Talent Acquisition Specialist

Friedman Vartolo LLP; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Flex spending

401k

Gym reimbursement

Job summary

Friedman Vartolo LLP in Stamford, CT is seeking a dynamic Talent Acquisition Specialist to lead end-to-end recruitment for our growing legal team and deliver an exceptional candidate experience. You will work closely with leadership to attract, hire, and retain top talent across the firm.

This role blends startup energy with legal industry expertise, offering a fast-paced environment, cross-team collaboration, and opportunities to influence staffing strategy and career growth within the firm.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in legal recruitment or talent acquisition.
• Excellent interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient with ATS and recruitment software.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to create and refine firmwide recruiting plans that align with business goals and staffing needs.
• Identify, engage, and source top candidates using niche channels such as professional organizations, social media, job fairs, and networking events.
• Partner with stakeholders to assess staffing needs, develop job descriptions, and identify required skill sets for current and future roles.
• Assist in crafting tailored interview questions, schedule interviews, and coordinate with Partners, Directors, and Managers for a smooth recruitment experience.
• Utilize the applicant tracking system to post jobs, screen resumes, track candidates, and ensure a streamlined hiring process.
• Communicate job offers, manage salary discussions, and coordinate new hire logistics for a seamless transition.
• Identify growth opportunities for existing employees and communicate career progression pathways.
• Maintain accurate records in the HRIS, generate recruitment reports, and support HR initiatives, audits, and projects.

Skills

Legal recruitment

Communication

Organization

ATS proficiency

Strategic hiring

Conflict resolution

Team player

Integrity

Tools

ATS

Job description

The Company

Friedman Vartolo LLP is a fast-growing, New York-based law firm specializing in real estate and default services, with over 300 employees providing top-tier legal services to our clients in seven states. While our legal expertise sets us apart, it's our mindset that drives us forward. We bring a fresh, fast-paced energy that drives our momentum and shapes how we approach every challenge.

We are a company that chooses to dig deeper, solving problems at the root instead of settling for surface fixes. Here, there are no passengers because every individual adds value, owns outcomes, and moves the firm forward. With an underdog mentality, we embrace constant elevation, always sharpening, always climbing, and never coasting. When challenges come, we row together and lean in as one team to get the job done, no matter what.

The Position

We are looking for a dynamic and driven Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our growing team at Friedman Vartolo LLP. In this role, you will be at the forefront of our recruiting efforts, helping us attract, hire, and retain top talent in the legal industry. You will work closely with leadership and internal teams to ensure we meet the staffing needs of our rapidly expanding firm, all while creating an exceptional candidate experience. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is eager to make an impact at a firm that blends the energy of a startup with the expertise of a respected industry leader.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to create and refine firmwide recruiting plans that align with business goals and evolving staffing needs.
• Identify, engage, and source top candidates using diverse, niche channels such as professional organizations, social media, job fairs, and networking events.
• Partner with key stakeholders to assess staffing needs, develop job descriptions, and identify skill sets required for current and future roles.
• Assist in crafting tailored interview questions, schedule interviews, and coordinate with Partners, Directors, and Managers to ensure a smooth recruitment experience.
• Utilize our applicant tracking system to post jobs, screen resumes, track candidates, and ensure a streamlined hiring process.
• Communicate job offers, manage salary discussions, and coordinate new hire logistics, ensuring a seamless transition for incoming talent.
• with leadership to identify growth opportunities for existing employees and communicate career progression pathways.
• Maintain accurate records in our HRIS system, generate recruitment reports, and provide support for HR initiatives, audits, and projects as needed.

Qualifications:

• 2-3 years of experience in legal recruitment or talent acquisition.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in using recruitment software, applicant tracking systems (ATS), and other HR tools.
• Ability to approach recruitment with a strategic mindset, balancing company needs with a candidate-centric approach.
• Strong conflict resolution abilities and a solutions-oriented approach.
• A collaborative team player who thrives in a high-energy environment.
• High level of personal and professional integrity, with a commitment to confidentiality and ethical practices.

Compensation/Benefits

We offer a compensation package that will be commensurate with experience and a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, flex spending, 401k and gym/fitness membership reimbursement.

ADA Compliance

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is the policy of Friedman Vartolo to provide reasonable accommodations when requested by a qualified applicant or candidate with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship for Friedman Vartolo. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact Recruitment at [e-mail] to request an accommodations.

Location

Stamford, CT office