Staff Recruiter

Responsibilities

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle for high-level staff positions across national and international departments
• Develop and implement strategic recruitment plans to attract top talent aligned with firm goals
• Partner with hiring managers to define role requirements and provide guidance on recruiting best practices
• Actively source candidates through job boards, recruitment platforms, and alternative strategic sourcing tools
• Build and maintain relationships with agency search firms and negotiate contractual terms
• Conduct initial phone screenings to evaluate candidate expertise and suitability
• Extend verbal and written employment offers and manage complex negotiations
• Maintain the applicant tracking system (ATS) and ensure data integrity
• Track key recruitment metrics such as time-to-fill and cost-per-hire to report findings to leadership
• Coordinate pre-employment checks and partner with stakeholders to create meaningful onboarding plans

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field
• Proven experience as a full-cycle recruiter
• Proficiency with applicant tracking systems (ATS) and HR software
• Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact at all levels of the firm
• Ability to manage multiple roles simultaneously and reprioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality regarding sensitive information

Preferred Qualifications

• 7+ years of recruiting or talent acquisition experience within a legal environment
• Demonstrated experience seeking and placing talent on a global scale

Benefits

• Competitive annual compensation range of $100,000 – $120,000
• Comprehensive health care coverage
• Retirement benefits
• Paid time off, including sick time and vacation
• Parental leave
• Basic life insurance and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Discretionary, performance-based bonuses

About the Company

Gibson Dunn is a leading global law firm, advising clients on significant transactions and disputes. Our exceptional teams craft and deploy creative legal strategies that are meticulously tailored to every matter, however complex or high-stakes. The firm’s work is distinguished by a unique combination of precision and vision.