Talent Acquisition Specialist, Sourcing

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 [email protected]
• 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