Gibson Dunn · 23 hours ago
Staff Recruiter
Irvine, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$100K/yr - $120K/yr
7+ years expGibson Dunn is a leading global law firm, advising clients on significant transactions and disputes. The Staff Recruiter will oversee the entire recruitment process for high-level requisitions, ensuring a positive experience for candidates and driving efficiencies in the recruitment process.
Law Practice
Responsibilities
Manage the entire recruitment process of high-level staff positions, from requisition through onboarding and integration, for various national and international Global Services departments
Develop and implement strategic recruitment plans to attract top talent, aligning with the firm's long-term goals and objectives
Partner with hiring managers to fully understand role requirements and provide guidance on recruiting best practices to ensure compliance, consistency and efficiency
Develop and maintain information regarding market data and talent availability and leverage this information to provide guidance to hiring managers
Actively source candidates through job boards and other recruitment platforms to ensure a strong candidate pipeline. Leverage alternative resources and tools to ensure a strategic sourcing model
Partner and build strong relationships with agency search firms to effectively communicate Gibson Dunn’s culture and strengthen and grow candidate pipeline when additional support is required. Review and negotiate contractual terms to the best interest of the Firm
Review and refer qualified candidates to hiring managers
Conduct initial phone screenings to evaluate candidates’ expertise
Track and maintain all recruiting activities and files
Extend verbal and written offers of employment and manage offer negotiations
Maintain the firm’s applicant tracking system, and ensure configuration is up to date
Complete pre-employment checks and ensure timely entry into the firm’s onboarding platform for all new hires
Partner with key stakeholders to create meaningful onboarding and integration plans for new hires
Establish and track key recruitment metrics such as time-to-fill and cost-per-hire. Report key findings to leadership on a consistent basis
Partner with Staff Recruiting Manager to drive and lead various department initiatives
Continuously assess recruitment processes, tools and resources to further enhance the candidate experience
Proactively identify ways to improve the overall candidate and hiring manager experience, while ensuring efficiency and accountability throughout the entire process
Perform other duties as assigned or requested
Qualification
Required
Ability to manage multiple roles simultaneously and reprioritize responsibilities
Demonstrated knowledge of Human Resources practices and principles with a full understanding of recruiting practices
Capable of maintaining confidence of personal and highly sensitive information
Critical thinking and sound judgment with ability to analyze and resolve problems
Effective communication skills (written and verbal) with the ability to interact with individuals at all levels of the firm, along with managing productive working relationships
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field
7+ years of experience in recruiting or talent acquisition within a legal environment is strongly preferred
Proven experience as a full-cycle recruiter
Experience with applicant tracking systems (ATS) and HR software
Preferred
Demonstrated experience seeking and placing talent globally
Benefits
Health care
Retirement benefits
Paid days off, including sick time, and vacation time
Parental leave
Basic life insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Discretionary, performance-based bonuses
Company
Gibson Dunn
Gibson Dunn is a leading global law firm, advising clients on significant transactions and disputes.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Lawrence Baxter
Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
Michael Herrick
Chief Financial Officer
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