Seattle WA
Recruiting

Talent Acquisition Specialist

CM Legal

A leading law firm is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to manage the full-cycle staff recruiting process — attracting, screening, selecting, and onboarding qualified staff across departments and levels.

The role involves drafting and posting job ads, managing staffing agency relationships and fees, and coordinating candidate screening, interviews, and offer processes, including reference checks and background screenings. The Specialist partners with hiring managers to clarify job requirements and develop recruiting strategies, works with HR to ensure compliant firmwide recruitment practices, and develops sourcing plans using proactive and behavioral interview techniques. Additional responsibilities include maintaining recruitment metrics and reporting (time-to-fill, cost-to-hire), building relationships with educational institutions and placement firms, organizing recruiting events like job fairs, and mentoring hiring managers on lawful hiring practices. The role reports to the Director of Talent Acquisition, Diversity & Inclusion.

Candidates should have 5+ years of recruiting experience (law firm or professional services experience a plus), knowledge of state and federal employment law, and a bachelor’s degree preferred. Strong interpersonal, communication, and project management skills are essential, along with the ability to travel for recruiting assignments and work flexible hours as needed.

The anticipated salary range is $84,000–$120,000.

 

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