Recruiting Specialist

Ogletree Deakins

Tampa, FL

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Administrative Skills, Advertising, Applicant Tracking System, Background Investigation, Business Services, Candidate Screening, Candidate Sourcing, Career Development, Communication Skills, Customer Support/Service, Data Analysis, Detail Oriented, Diversity, Document Management, EEO Regulations, Embedded Systems, Employment Law, Establish Priorities, Federal Laws and Regulations, Industry/Trade Analysis, Interpersonal Skills, Interviewing Skills, Legal, Legal Support Skills, LinkedIn, Litigation, Market Research, Market Trend Analysis, Marketing Communications, Metrics, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Multitasking, Needs Assessment, Onboarding, Process Management, Publications, Social Media, Sourcing Strategy, State Laws and Regulations, Strategic Analysis, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Time Management

LOCATION

Tampa, FL

POSTED

1 day ago

Position Summary

Ogletree Deakins Recruiting & Retention department has the opportunity for an experienced Recruiting Specialist to join the firm. Ogletree Deakins' Recruiting Team supports full-cycle recruiting efforts for all staff and legal positions firm-wide. Working closely with hiring managers and supported by the broader Recruiting team, the Recruiting Specialist is primarily responsible for all aspects of the recruiting cycle for business service professionals, including functional administrative roles and legal support roles, for multiple administrative teamsand/or offices. The Recruiting Specialist will proactively source candidates for current and future hiring needs, while keeping the firm's core values and commitment to building diverse and inclusive teams top of mind. This position is hybrid and the successful candidate can sit in either our Dallas, TX, Greenville, SC, Indianapolis, IN, Kansas City, MO, Raleigh, NC, or Tampa, FL office.

Essential Functions

Ensure that the firm's commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion is embedded in all aspects of the recruiting cycle
Communicate and collaborate with hiring managers, practice group leadership and office administrators across the firm to get a clear understanding of hiring needs and organizational goals
Partner with hiring managers to implement and execute effecting sourcing strategies and processes. Provide hiring managers with proactive updates on active searches and pipeline metrics, target lists, recruiting activity, search strategy and talent assessment
Develop a deep understanding of position requirements at all levels, draft job advertisements, and source talent that aligns with firm needs
Manage the full recruitment cycle, including but not limited to sourcing and reviewing candidates, conducting screening interviews, scheduling interviews, managing the offer process, processing conflicts and background checks and coordination of pre-hire onboarding efforts
Screen resumes and applications, and conduct pre-screening interviews to assess candidate qualifications, experience, and fit for the role and the firm
Maintain accurate and up-to-date recruitment data in the applicant tracking system
Partner with internal marketing and communications teams to develop new and innovative strategies to market the firm and its multiple departments to candidates
Collaborate with other recruiting team members, HR, the career development team and local office administration to create a seamless and efficient approach to recruiting, onboarding and integration across offices
Maintain strong knowledge of the legal market and industry trends
As needed, coordinate alternative sources of legal talent (e.g., temporary staff, contract and staff attorneys)
Assist with miscellaneous administrative and strategic projects as needed, as well as tracking and reporting firm-wide recruiting data
Other duties as assigned

Requirements

3+ years of high-volume recruiting experience, preferably in the legal or other professional services industry
Experience with iCIMS applicant tracking system (or similar applicant tracking system) and LinkedIn Recruiter
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and a strong commitment to client service
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with a positive and proactive attitude
Demonstrated ability to balance multiple priorities in a high-performing, fast-paced work environment
Strong attention to detail and prioritization skills
Ability to drive processes and tasks to completion and to meet deadlines while maintaining attention to detail
Familiarity with state and federal laws related to hiring
Proficiency in Microsoft applications, Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel PowerPoint, Document Management System

Preferred:

Bachelor's Degree in business, HR or related field
Understanding and familiarity with the legal industry
Experience conducting market research and sourcing candidates
Experience with recruiting data analytics
Experience recruiting from multiple sources, including on-line and social media

Please note, we are not working with outside recruiters for this position.

Benefits

Ogletree Deakins offers a robust suite of benefits for our Staff including: Paid Time Off, Paid Sick Leave, a 401(k) matching program, Profit Sharing, Paid Holidays, Paid Parental Leave, affordable Health and Life Insurance including Dental & Vision coverage, Health Savings Account /Flexible Spending Accounts to help offset the cost of dependent care and/or health care expenses, Tuition Reimbursement and an Employee Assistance Program.

Contact Information

If you have questions, please e-mail Megan Becker at megan.becker@ogletree.com with "Recruiting Specialist - BSP" in the subject line. Please note, applications submitted via e-mail will not be considered.

Firm Overview

Ogletree Deakins is one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management in all types of employment-related legal matters. Best Law Firms® has named Ogletree Deakins a "Law Firm of the Year" for 14 consecutive years. In the 2025 edition, the publication named Ogletree Deakins its "Law Firm of the Year" in the Litigation - Labor and Employment category. Ogletree Deakins has more than 1,100 attorneys located in 60 offices across the United States and in Europe, Canada, and Mexico. The firm represents a diverse range of clients, including many of the Fortune 50 companies in the U.S.

We are fully committed to the importance of diversity within the legal profession, as well as all workplace environments.

Equal Opportunity Employer.

Recruiting Specialist

Ogletree Deakins

Tampa, FL

About the Company

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