Staff Recruiting Coordinator

Job Summary

Gibson Dunn is a leading global law firm, advising clients on significant transactions and disputes. Our exceptional teams craft and deploy creative legal strategies that are meticulously tailored to every matter, however complex or high-stakes. The firm’s work is distinguished by a unique combination of precision and vision.

Based in Washington D.C. or New York, the Staff Recruiting Coordinator will be responsible for supporting the department in a variety of recruiting functions.  Key responsibilities include recruiting for Global Services positions Firm-wide and supporting staff recruiting on a Firm-wide basis.  In addition, will assist the department in carrying out various human resources programs and functions, and other responsibilities as assigned.

This role reports to the Manager, Staff Recruiting.

Responsibilities include:

• Recruit various staff positions for multiple Global Services departments.
• Develop effective partnerships with hiring managers to understand and successfully meet their recruiting needs.
• Develop and maintain information regarding recruiting trends and market and present this information to hiring managers.
• Coach the hiring managers on the hiring process and appropriate interviewing techniques/approaches.
• Source candidates through job boards and other recruitment platforms.
• Conduct initial phone pre-screenings with potential candidates.
• Review and refer qualified candidates to hiring managers.
• Track and maintain all recruiting activities and files.
• Extend verbal and written offers of employment to successful candidates.
• Administer the new hire orientations for the Global Services staff employees.
• Responsible for administration and maintenance of applicant tracking system.
• Research/identify contingent and retained search firms, and partner with Directors of Administration regarding fee agreements.
• Leverage alternative sources to build a flow of candidates to lower dependence on agencies.
• Administration and maintenance of the internal and external job postings.
• Partner with Directors of Administration to establish, monitor, and administer a standard set of applicant testing criteria, and provide assistance with recruiting when needed.
• Follow established GDC and department policies, procedures, objectives, attendance, and safety guidelines.
• Practices high level of integrity and honesty in maintaining confidentiality.
• Perform other duties as assigned or requested.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of Human Resources practices and principles with a full understanding of recruiting practices.
• Ability to handle confidential information.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
• Excellent customer service skills and ability to interface with all levels of staff and management.
• Strong organizational skills with ability to prioritize multiple tasks and priorities.
• Ability to analyze and resolve problems.

Experience

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Three years’ experience in a Human Resources department preferred
• At least three years’ experience in recruiting department of law firm or other professional services organization required
• Experience with viRecruit, Greenhouse, SilkRoad or PeopleSoft 9.0 strongly desired.

 

Gibson Dunn will consider for employment qualified Applicants with Criminal Histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of local law.

 

Compensation & Benefits:

The annual compensation range for this position is $70,000 – $90,000. The salary offered within this range will depend upon qualifications and other operational considerations.

Benefits offered for this position include health care; retirement benefits; paid days off, including sick time, and vacation time; parental leave; basic life insurance; Flexible Spending Accounts; as well as discretionary, performance-based bonuses.

Locations:

Washington, D.C., New York

EEO Statement

Gibson Dunn & Crutcher LLP is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity for all partners, employees and applicants and, in accordance with the applicable federal and state laws, does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, creed, color, religion, matriculation or political affiliation, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, ancestry, age, marital status or partnership status, family responsibilities, disability, medical condition, personal appearance, genetic information, predisposing genetic characteristics, sexual orientation, military status, status as a victim of domestic violence, stalking and sex offenses, arrest or conviction record, or on any other basis prohibited by law.