Legal Recruiter

Jobf0; New York (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

The Office of the Bronx District Attorney (BXDA) in Bronx County is seeking an experienced Community Coordinator to support outreach, recruitment, and public engagement.

You will coordinate community programs, assist in screening candidates, organize interview materials, and work with schools and career fairs to promote opportunities within BXDA. The role requires a baccalaureate degree or equivalent experience and a strong commitment to equal justice.

Qualifications

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community centered activities related to the duties described above.
• High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community centered activities related to the duties as described above.
• Education and/or experience equivalent to“1” or “2” above, with at least one year of experience as described in“1”.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate recruitment from posting through candidate hire by collaborating with divisions and bureaus, writing job descriptions, and developing recruitment strategies.
• Assist in developing strategies to recruit hard-to-fill positions by identifying additional sourcing resources.
• Learn and utilize internal Applicant Tracking Systems; monitor interviews to ensure a fair process.
• Prepare professional hiring statistics and update data on recruitment activities and metrics for senior staff.
• Conduct resume reviews, phone screenings, and in-depth interviews; use PRISE to solicit civil service certifications and enter dispositions.
• Coordinate pre-employment screening and assist candidates during the application process; organize interview materials and schedule interviews with hiring managers.
• Engage in social media and external job posting sites; maintain a pipeline of qualified candidates and engage with passive candidates.
• Provide superior customer service to candidates throughout the process; coordinate with schools for student interviews and attend career fairs to promote BXDA opportunities.

Education

A baccalaureate degree + 2 years of community work experience

High school graduation + 6 years of community work experience

Equivalent education/experience per item 3

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:
Specific duties includes but not limited to the following:

• – 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.

COMMUNITY COORDINATOR – 56058

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.

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.