Recruiting Specialist

About Baker Donelson

Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell, & Berkowitz, PC, a distinguished law firm with over 650 attorneys across the United States, is actively seeking a dedicated Recruiting Specialist. This critical role is integral to our firm's talent acquisition strategy, focusing primarily on law student recruitment. We invite applicants from any location where the Firm maintains a physical office, ensuring broad access to this exciting opportunity.

Role Overview: Recruiting Specialist

As a Recruiting Specialist, you will be responsible for orchestrating the Firm’s comprehensive law student recruiting program across all our offices. This position involves close collaboration with the Chief Growth Officer and the Director of Associate Recruiting and Engagement to ensure the delivery of precise, well-coordinated, and high-quality recruiting operations firmwide. This is a chance to make a tangible impact on the future talent pipeline of a leading legal firm.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinate direct application and on-campus interview programs, including callbacks and outcome tracking, ensuring a smooth candidate experience.
• Manage law student and Summer Associate recruiting data with precision and efficiency using FloRecruit.
• Support the strategic planning and seamless execution of the Summer Associate Program, including onboarding, targeted training, and engaging events.
• Prepare clear and concise recruiting communications, detailed reports, and comprehensive firmwide recruiting statistics for leadership review.
• Maintain and nurture recruiting budgets, cultivate strong relationships with law schools, oversee survey participation, and manage recruiting materials.
• Actively assist with vital diversity recruiting initiatives, including the Diversity Scholarship and LCLD 1L Scholars programs.
• Partner closely with recruiting leadership on special projects and continuous program improvements to enhance our talent acquisition efforts.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• Demonstrable strong organizational skills coupled with exceptional attention to detail are paramount for this role.
• Proven ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a dynamic, fast-paced professional environment.
• Professional, clear, and effective communication skills, alongside a proactive collaborative mindset.
• Comfort working both independently on assigned tasks and as an integral part of a cohesive team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and various recruiting systems is essential.
• Experience in legal or professional services recruiting is highly preferred and will be a significant advantage.

Why Baker Donelson

At Baker Donelson, we foster a collaborative culture where recruiting is recognized as a strategic function vital to our growth. This role offers meaningful exposure to Firm leadership and provides hands-on involvement in shaping the invaluable law student and Summer Associate experience. We are committed to offering competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package within a challenging and rewarding working environment.

Compensation and Benefits

The annual salary range for the Recruiting Specialist position is competitive, ranging from $60,000 to $75,000. The final salary will be thoughtfully determined based on the successful candidate’s experience, skills, geographic location, and other pertinent job-related factors. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Medical Insurance
• Both employer-paid and employee-paid life insurance options
• 401(k) with a company match to support your financial future
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Health and wellness benefits programs
• Generous Paid Time Off

Working Conditions

This position operates within a normal office environment, with minimal exposure to excessive noise, dust, extreme temperatures, or similar conditions. Occasional travel will be required to various office locations or recruiting events.

Candidates must provide minimum authorization to work in the United States. Resumes will only be accepted for the job posted. After our hiring committee has reviewed all candidates, we will contact only those moving to the next step in our recruiting process. We appreciate your interest.

Key skills/competency

• Recruiting Operations
• Talent Acquisition
• Program Management
• Data Management
• Candidate Experience
• FloRecruit
• Microsoft Excel
• Law Student Recruitment
• Diversity Initiatives
• Stakeholder Collaboration