Legal Talent Specialist

Cozen O'Connor; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cozen O'Connor in Philadelphia on a hybrid schedule seeks a full-time Legal Talent Specialist to join the recruiting team. The role focuses on firm-wide recruiting efforts and initiatives, with a preference for law firm experience, especially attorney recruiting.

You will facilitate lateral attorney recruiting in coordination with the Manager of Legal Recruiting, oversee the candidate lifecycle, actively source candidates, manage advertisements, coordinate background checks, and assist with

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of recruiting or equivalent experience in a large law firm, professional services, or other similar environment.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Experience with applicant tracking systems; experience with viRecruit preferred.
• Ability to work in a high volume, fast-paced environment while upholding exceptional customer service, a positive attitude, and professionalism.
• Proficiency in MS Office
• Bachelor's degree required
• Cover letter required

Responsibilities

• Facilitate lateral attorney recruiting in coordination with the Manager of Legal Recruiting.
• Oversee shepherding of candidates through the recruiting life cycle and acts as a liaison to lateral candidates throughout the interviewing process
• Actively source candidates through candidate search platforms, job postings, advertisements, networking, use of career services, search firms, and referrals
• Manage tracking of candidates, including identifying how each candidate learned about the position, and facilitating the recruiting process through necessary follow up and taking next steps in recruiting process
• Manage tracking of job advertisements
• Review lateral questionnaires and facilitate clearance process of conflicts
• Contact candidate’s professional references as part of due diligence
• Facilitate background check process, including reviewing background check reports, identifying areas for follow-up, and facilitating resolution of any issues as necessary
• Complete onboarding tasks and partner with Human Resources and other administrative departments as needed
• Establish and maintain relationships with legal search firms
• Assist the Director of Career Development and/or Chief Legal Talent Officer with recruiting efforts
• Assist with student recruiting as needed
• Assist Legal Talent department as needed

Skills

Excellent written and oral comms

MS Office proficiency

Leadership and organizational skills

Ability to handle high volume

Candidate sourcing

Judgment and discretion

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Applicant Tracking Systems

viRecruit

Job description

Job Description

Cozen O'Connor is seeking a full time Legal Talent Specialist to join the recruiting team. The position will reside in Philadelphia on a hybrid schedule and will be responsible for firm-wide recruiting efforts and initiatives. The ideal candidate will have law firm experience, preferably with attorney recruiting.

Job Description

Cozen O'Connor is seeking a full time Legal Talent Specialist to join the recruiting team. The position will reside in Philadelphia on a hybrid schedule and will be responsible for firm-wide recruiting efforts and initiatives. The ideal candidate will have law firm experience, preferably with attorney recruiting.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate lateral attorney recruiting in coordination with the Manager of Legal Recruiting
• Oversee shepherding of candidates through the recruiting life cycle and acts as a liaison to lateral candidates throughout the interviewing process
• Actively source candidates through candidate search platforms, job postings, advertisements, networking, use of career services, search firms, and referrals
• Manage tracking of candidates, including identifying how each candidate learned about the position, and facilitating the recruiting process through necessary follow up and taking next steps in recruiting process
• Manage tracking of job advertisements
• Review lateral questionnaires and facilitate clearance process of conflicts
• Contact candidate’s professional references as part of due diligence
• Facilitate background check process, including reviewing background check reports, identifying areas for follow-up, and facilitating resolution of any issues as necessary
• Complete onboarding tasks and partner with Human Resources and other administrative departments as needed
• Establish and maintain relationships with legal search firms
• Assist the Director of Career Development and/or Chief Legal Talent Officer with recruiting efforts
• Assist with student recruiting as needed
• Assist Legal Talent department as needed

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of recruiting or equivalent experience in a large law firm, professional services, or other similar environment
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Experience with applicant tracking systems; experience with viRecruit preferred
• Ability to work in a high volume, fast-paced environment while upholding exceptional customer service, a positive attitude, and professionalism
• Proficiency in MS Office
• Demonstrated leadership and organizational skills, strong technical, communication and interpersonal skills are required as well as judgment, discretion, and ability to maintain confidences
• Bachelor's degree required
• Cover letter required

The salary range for this role is $70,000 - $90,000 and represents the Firm's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent upon a number of factors, including but not limited to, the candidate's relevant experience, qualifications and location.

About Us

Known for its commitment to action and tangible results, Cozen O'Connor has rapidly grown to become one of North America's fastest-growing law firms. Offering full-service expertise in litigation, business law, and government relations, the firm serves a diverse clientele, including global Fortune 500 companies, growing middle-market firms, startups, and high-profile individuals. Established in 1970, Cozen O’Connor has more than 1,000 attorneys who help clients manage risk and make better business decisions. The firm counsels clients on their most sophisticated legal matters in all areas of the law, including litigation, corporate, and regulatory law. Representing a broad array of leading global corporations and middle market companies, Cozen O’Connor services its clients’ needs through 35 offices across two continents. The firm is consistently ranked among the top 100 law firms in America and has received recognition from prestigious legal and business organizations such as Chambers & Partners, The American Lawyer, The Legal 500, and Best Lawyers. Cozen O'Connor is dedicated to excellence and strives to achieve the right results for its clients, no matter how complex or critical the legal challenges may be.
Cozen O’Connor is committed to fostering greater inclusion in the legal profession. We understand the organizational effectiveness that comes from welcoming and valuing differences within the firm, and we know that assembling a team with a breadth of perspectives and experience is necessary to provide the highest quality legal service. We encourage candidates to apply and join us in this effort.
Cozen O’Connor actively welcomes applicants who have previously left the workforce and are looking to return to their careers. Gaps in experience are not penalized.
Cozen O’Connor is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.