Staff Recruiter

Responsibilities

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle for high-level staff positions, from initial requisition through onboarding and integration.
• Develop and implement strategic recruitment plans to attract top talent in alignment with firm goals.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand role requirements and provide guidance on recruiting best practices and compliance.
• Actively source candidates via job boards, recruitment platforms, and alternative strategic sourcing tools.
• Build and maintain relationships with agency search firms, including reviewing and negotiating contractual terms.
• Conduct initial phone screenings to evaluate candidate expertise and suitability.
• Extend verbal and written offers and manage the negotiation process.
• Maintain the applicant tracking system (ATS) and ensure all recruiting activities and files are accurately tracked.
• Complete pre-employment checks and manage the transition of new hires into the onboarding platform.
• Establish and track key recruitment metrics, such as time-to-fill and cost-per-hire, to report findings to leadership.

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.
• Ability to manage multiple roles simultaneously and effectively reprioritize responsibilities.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to interact with individuals at all levels of the firm.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Human Resources practices and principles.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Benefits

• Health care coverage.
• Retirement benefits.
• Paid time off, including sick time and vacation.
• Parental leave.
• Basic life insurance.
• 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.