Legal Recruiter

City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

City of New York, Office of the Bronx District Attorney (BXDA) seeks an experienced Legal Recruiter to coordinate recruitment from posting through hire, and to collaborate with divisions and bureaus on job descriptions, strategies, and interviewer preparations.

Responsibilities include candidate sourcing, screening, and scheduling, maintaining ATS, and producing hiring metrics. Strong knowledge of NYC systems and confidentiality is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with two years of related community work or duties.
• Six years of related community work with a high school diploma is acceptable.
• Equivalent education/experience may be considered with at least one year of qualifying experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate recruitment from posting through selection by collaborating with divisions and bureaus; write job descriptions and develop tailored recruitment strategies.
• Assist in recruiting hard-to-fill positions by identifying additional sourcing resources.
• Learn and use internal and external applicant tracking systems.
• Monitor interviews to ensure a fair and equitable process.
• Prepare hiring statistics and update data for surveys and reports to senior staff.
• Conduct candidate assessments including resume reviews, phone screenings, and in-depth interviews.
• Use PRISE to solicit civil service certifications, research employee history, and enter dispositions.
• Process DP-72 and DP-189 transactions.

Skills

Legal recruiting

Candidate sourcing

Interviewing

Stakeholder collaboration

Social media recruitment

Organization

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree + 2 years community work

High school diploma + 6 years experience

Equivalent education/experience with at least 1 year

Tools

NYCAPS

PRISE

PMS

CHRMS

Adobe Pro

MS Office

Outlook

Job description

The Office of the District Attorney, Bronx County (“BXDA”) is charged with the twin goals of ensuring public safety and striving for equal justice for the over 1.4 million members of the Bronx County community. By “Pursuing Justice with Integrity,” the BXDA places a focus on assistance for crime victims while simultaneously ensuring fairness to defendants. Moreover, the BXDA aims to balance the need to seek appropriate punishment for certain crimes while recognizing when punitive measures do not adequately advance justice. By recognizing these significant distinctions and acting accordingly, BXDA has established a standard of excellence in the representation of the Bronx community at large, which continues to grow stronger every day.

In furtherance of this mission, the BXDA seeks experienced and enthusiastic Legal Recruiter.

Job Responsibilities

• Coordinate recruitment from posting through selection of candidate for hire by collaborating with Divisions and Bureaus in writing job descriptions, developing recruitment strategies and interview preparations and techniques as well as collaborate with hiring managers to understand the specific needs for legal roles and develop tailored recruitment strategies.
• Assist in developing strategies to recruit hard-to-fill positions by identifying and engaging additional sourcing resources.
• Learning and utilizing internal and external Applicant tracking systems.
• Monitor interviews and ensure a fair and equitable process
• Aid in preparation of professional hiring statistics, update necessary statistical data on recruitment activities, candidate status and hiring metrics as needed for surveys and reporting materials to senior staff and the hiring team.
• Conduct thorough candidate assessments, including resume reviews, phone screenings, and in-depth interviews.
• Utilize PRISE in order to solicit civil service cert certifications, research employee history, and enter certification dispositions.
• Process electronic DP-72 transactions and DP-189(s).

Recruitment Coordination

• Coordinate pre-employment screening and assist candidates during the application process
• Actively engage in social media and external job posting sites in recruitment efforts
• Maintain a pipeline of qualified candidates for future openings and proactively engage with passive candidates.
• Organize materials for each interview level using the Applicant Tracking System.
• Coordinate and schedule interviews between candidates and hiring managers, ensuring a smooth and efficient process.

Candidate Engagement

• Provides superior customer service and engagement to all potential candidates throughout the entire process
• Work with schools to coordinate interviews, develop effective recruitment methods for students, and handle candidate-specific issues.
• Attend career fairs to engage potential candidates and share the vision and the mission of the Office of the Bronx District Attorney
• Conduct active and passive recruitment by networking and interacting with all potential candidates based on the hiring needs of the Office

All other duties as assigned.

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Minimum Qualifications

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or
2. High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; or
3. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to “1” or “2” above. However, all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in “1” above.

Preferred Skills

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or a High School diploma/GED and a minimum of three (3) years of working experience in a governmental agency, civic or community organization.
• Proven experience as a recruiter, or in career services preferably within a legal staffing strongly preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong understanding of the legal industry and various legal roles and qualifications.
• Extensive knowledge of citywide systems (NYCAPS, PRISE, PMS, CHRMS), preferred.
• Strong computer skills including proficiency in the use of Adobe Pro, Microsoft Office, and Outlook.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships with candidates and hiring managers.
• Proven candidate sourcing and relationship‑building skills.
• Skills in database management and record‑keeping.
• High level of professionalism, integrity, and confidentiality.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

Residency Requirement

New York City Residency is not required for this position.

Additional Information

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.