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Keller Executive Search · 2 months ago

Director of Talent Acquisition - Family Law Firm (Private Practice) #1510

Seattle, Washington, United States

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

Keller Executive Search is seeking a visionary Director of Talent Acquisition for a thriving family law practice in the Seattle region. This role involves establishing and overseeing talent acquisition operations, crafting innovative recruitment strategies, and building strong connections within the legal sector.

Staffing & Recruiting

Responsibilities

Stay current on legal industry trends, recruitment best practices, and employment law

Provide market intelligence on compensation, talent availability, and competitive landscape

Partner with firm leadership to understand hiring needs and workforce planning

Advise on organizational structure and talent strategy as the firm continues to scale

Establish metrics and KPIs to measure recruitment effectiveness and inform strategy

Select and implement appropriate recruiting tools and technologies (ATS, sourcing tools, etc.)

Create templates, workflows, and documentation for scalable recruitment operations

Design and implement recruitment systems, processes, and best practices from the ground up

Develop and refine the employer value proposition and recruitment messaging

Develop thought leadership content related to legal careers and the family law profession

Leverage the firm's professional YouTube and podcast studio to create recruitment and training content

Collaborate with the production team to develop compelling content that differentiates the firm in the market

Maintain strong camera presence for video content and firm representation

Produce videos, podcasts, and other media to attract talent and showcase firm culture

Manage the full recruitment lifecycle from initial outreach through offer negotiation and onboarding

Build talent pipelines for current and future hiring needs across all levels, from entry-level positions to C-suite executives

Develop and implement comprehensive talent acquisition strategies specifically for legal professionals, with primary focus on family law attorneys

Conduct proactive outreach to passive candidates through multiple channels including LinkedIn, professional networks, and community events

Source, screen, interview, and evaluate candidates for legal and administrative positions

Serve as a brand ambassador for the firm at professional and community events

Establish and maintain a strong presence in the Seattle legal community through networking and relationship building

Identify and pursue strategic partnership and collaboration opportunities within the legal community

Host and organize community events to attract legal talent and build the firm's reputation as an employer of choice

Attend bar association events, legal conferences, and community gatherings to build the firm's recruitment brand

Partner with leadership to identify skills gaps and development opportunities

Support employee growth and retention through learning initiatives

Develop in-house curriculum and training programs for existing team members

Create professional development resources for legal and administrative staff

Qualification

Talent acquisition strategyLegal sector knowledgeRecruitment systems developmentContent creationCommunity engagementStrategic planningMarket intelligenceRelationship building

Required

Extensive legal sector knowledge

Comprehends the distinctive aspects of family law hiring

Ability to work with high autonomy

Crafting forward-thinking recruitment approaches

Cultivating substantial connections throughout the legal sector