Talent Acquisition Specialist

Safeguard Law Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & Guidance

Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits

401(k) Employer Match

Pre-tax Transit Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Business Casual Dress Code

Supportive team

Job summary

Safeguard Law Group, a consumer protection law firm in New York City, seeks a Talent Acquisition Specialist to support lateral attorney recruiting. The role covers application processing, interview logistics, candidate communications, and vendor relationships in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has in-house attorney recruitment experience, strong multitasking ability, and a four-year degree. This full-time position is based at the New York Office with competitive compensation and

Qualifications

• Must have extensive experience with in-house attorney recruiting.
• 4+ years of legal recruiting experience, including 2-3 years of significant lateral experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop national hiring plans with hiring managers and Head of HR for lateral attorney roles.
• Drive sourcing, interviewing, and hiring processes for attorney recruitment positions.
• Screen candidates and coordinate interviews and offers with hiring managers.
• Coordinate with search firms nationally to satisfy needs and monitor fee agreements.
• Maintain knowledge of legal recruiting trends and market data.

Skills

In-house attorney recruiting

Legal recruiting

High-volume hiring

Candidate screening

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Applicant Tracking System

Job description

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Application Deadline: 2 October 2026

Department: Human Resources

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: New York Office

Compensation: $38.46 - $43.27 / hour

Description

We are a consumer protection law firm located in the Financial District of New York City, providing representation to consumers who have been harassed or otherwise deceived by creditors and debt collectors. With our growing firm, we offer you the opportunity to develop your career in a practice that is rich in variety and challenges. If you desire to work with other talented people who share a passion for professionalism and growth, then a career with us may be a perfect fit for you!

The Talent Acquisition Specialist is an integral part of Safeguard Law Group’s Recruiting team and will be responsible for supporting lateral associate recruitment by overseeing application processing, interview logistics, and candidate communications, while maintaining records, overseeing vendor relationships, and developing recruitment strategies.

The ideal candidate is one who has experience with full-cycle attorney recruitment and utilizing recruitment strategies and methods. This is a perfect opportunity for a hard worker who is interested in a friendly yet fast-paced environment.

Candidates must have in-house attorney recruitment experience to be considered.

Key Responsibilities

• Working with hiring managers and the Head of HR to develop and execute national hiring plans and processes for lateral attorney hiring needs
• Driving sourcing efforts, interviewing, and hiring processes for all Attorney recruitment positions.
• Review candidate materials and conduct initial screening conversations to assess qualifications, career interests, compensation expectations, and overall alignment. Schedule interviews with hiring manager and conduct verbal offer process.
• Exploring innovative avenues and means for promoting our career opportunities. Experience coordinating complex recruiting searches, managing candidate pipelines, and balancing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Compiling market data and analyzing internal hiring and compensation trends.
• Under direction of Head of HR, engage with search firms on a national and local basis, identifying and promoting key partnerships to satisfy acute and perennial needs and monitoring search firm fee agreement execution and compliance.
• Maintain strong knowledge of the legal market and trends. Stay informed of legal recruiting trends, sourcing techniques and technology

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• MUST HAVE extensive experience with in-house attorney recruiting
• Must have initiative, ability to multitask and prioritize under tight deadlines.
• Must have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, handle high volume, and be a team player.
• Must exhibit good judgment and be detail oriented.
• A four-year college degree is required.
• 4+ years of legal recruiting experience, including 2-3 years of significant lateral experience, preferably in a large, national or international law firm environment.
• Experience with an applicant tracking software is preferred

Benefits

• Training & Guidance
• Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits
• 401(k) Benefits with Employer Match
• Pre-tax Transit Benefits
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Business Casual Dress Code
• An incredible team of smart and supportive people!