DLA Piper is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist, Sourcing to identify and develop candidate pipelines for current and future business professional roles across the firm.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with Business Professional Talent Acquisition Recruiters to support sourcing for active and upcoming business professional openings across the firm.
- Join intake discussions to align on candidate profiles, sourcing approaches, and market dynamics for a consistent talent-identification approach.
- Review incoming applications with Recruiters to determine fit against role requirements and advance qualified candidates.
- Assist with posting and maintaining job requisitions in Workday and other platforms, ensuring accuracy and brand consistency.
- Utilize LinkedIn Recruiter, Workday, professional networks, referrals, and online research to identify active and passive candidates.
- Conduct market mapping and candidate research to support business professional hiring across departments, functions, and office locations.
- Develop and maintain talent pipelines for current and future needs, focusing on recurring and hard-to-fill positions.
- Generate candidate lists and talent pools based on position requirements and guidance from Recruiters and Hiring Managers.
- Conduct targeted outreach to prospective candidates to present DLA Piper opportunities, gauge initial interest, and assess alignment with role requirements.
- Maintain relationships with prospective candidates and passive talent to support ongoing recruitment efforts and pipeline development.
- Gather and share talent-market information, including availability, competitor activity, organizational structures, and hiring trends.
- Support upkeep of candidate and pipeline data within Workday and other recruiting systems.
- Assist with reporting related to sourcing activity, candidate pipeline development, and recruiting initiatives.
- Promote a positive candidate experience through professional communication and timely follow-up.
- Collaborate effectively with Recruiters, Hiring Managers, Human Resources, and other stakeholders throughout the sourcing process.
- Protect and maintain highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and proprietary information.
Requirements
- Proficient with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and Teams.
- Experience using an applicant tracking system, preferably Workday.
- Experience utilizing LinkedIn Recruiter, LinkedIn Talent Insights, or similar sourcing platforms.
- Working knowledge of Boolean search methodologies and internet research techniques.
- Strong research and analytical skills to identify qualified talent and develop candidate pipelines.
- Ability to organize and maintain candidate information while managing multiple sourcing projects simultaneously.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including candidate outreach and engagement experience.
- Ability to build productive working relationships with Recruiters, Hiring Managers, and candidates.
- High level of attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality with sensitive information.
- Strong organizational and follow-through skills.
- Ability to work independently while contributing effectively as part of a collaborative team.
- Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced professional services environment.
Technologies
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Teams
- Workday
- LinkedIn Recruiter
- LinkedIn Talent Insights
Benefits
- Medical/dental/vision insurance
- 401(k)
Location
This position can sit in any of our Reston, Atlanta, Washington, DC, or Philadelphia offices and offers a hybrid work schedule.
Minimum Education
High School or GED
Preferred Education
4 Year / Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Data Analytics or related field
Minimum Years of Experience
2 years of experience supporting talent acquisition, recruitment, sourcing, staffing, human resources, or a related function. Experience conducting candidate research, sourcing, prospect identification, recruiting coordination, or talent-pipeline development within a law firm, professional services organization, corporate environment, or staffing agency is preferred.
Essential Job Expectations
- Communicate effectively, in writing and verbally, with clients, lawyers, business professionals, and third parties
- Produce deliverables, answer calls, and respond to correspondence promptly
- Provide timely, accurate, and high-quality work product
- Meet deadlines and fulfill duties as required
- Foster positive work relationships
- Comply with all firm policies and practices
- Engage in both physical and sedentary activities, including long periods at a computer, virtual conference calls, and meetings as needed
- Work under pressure and manage competing demands in a fast-paced environment
- Perform all other duties, tasks, or projects as assigned
Physical Demands
Sedentary work; may involve sitting for extended periods and occasional light lifting up to 10 pounds
Work Environment
Hybrid work arrangement possible; location and schedule coordinated with the hiring manager and may be updated in the firm's discretion.
Application Process
- Applicants must apply online; email submissions are not reviewed
- Reasonable accommodations available upon request; contact careers@us.dlapiper.com
- Agency applications will not be considered
- No immigration sponsorship available for this position
- Hiring range is approximately 35.80 - 44 per hour, non-exempt; overtime paid per applicable law
- Compensation depends on experience, skills, education, and overall qualifications; comprehensive benefits offered
- Relocation assistance is not provided unless required by firm policy; relocation benefits, if any, apply only where relocation is required
