Attorney Recruiting & Sourcing Specialist

Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP is hiring a self-motivated Attorney Recruiting & Sourcing Specialist to support full life-cycle attorney recruiting and proactive candidate outreach. Based in Atlanta, GA on a hybrid schedule with 3 days per week on-site, this role combines relationship-building, recruiting operations, and market insight. The position offers a salary range of $70,000 to $95,000 per year, with offers contingent on geographic location, experience, internal equity, market data, and job-related factors.

What you’ll do

• Develop and execute innovative sourcing strategies to attract high-caliber attorneys, including proactive, creative engagement that builds meaningful connections.
• Lead direct outreach through personalized calls, LinkedIn messaging, and other channels to support future recruiting needs and long-term relationships.
• Conduct market research to identify emerging talent trends and competitive insights.
• Create outreach campaigns that position the firm as a destination for top legal talent.
• Manage the candidate experience from initial contact through offer negotiation and onboarding.
• Coordinate interviews, prepare detailed candidate profiles, and ensure timely feedback throughout the process.
• Support a smooth onboarding experience, including orientation and integration planning.
• Maintain applicant tracking system hygiene and ensure accurate, organized records.
• Track and report key recruiting metrics such as hire conversion, time to hire, and offer acceptance rate, plus program success measures.
• Support on-campus interview (OCI) programs and law school engagement initiatives.
• Organize and attend networking events, career fairs, and receptions to strengthen the firm’s brand.
• Assist with summer associate programs, including work assignments, evaluations, and feedback sessions.
• Track and report outreach efforts, candidate pipelines, and outcomes for law student and attorney recruiting initiatives.

What you bring

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• At least 5 years of attorney recruiting experience.
• Prior experience with a staffing agency or legal search firm is ideal.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Strong detail-orientation and organizational skills, with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to manage and prioritize competing demands.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
• Basic administrative and office skills.

Tools you’ll use

• LinkedIn
• Applicant tracking system

Benefits

• Healthcare
• Paid time off
• Discretionary merit bonuses
• Life and disability insurance
• Retirement plans
• Tailored learning opportunities

Equal Employment Opportunity

Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion within the Firm and in the larger legal profession. The firm provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity or expression or transgender status), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital or familial status, domestic violence victim status, ancestry, amnesty, citizenship status, ethnicity, military, or any other protected status. Unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation are not tolerated. Qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position or to perform essential job functions.

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