Recruiting Specialist, Legal

Recruiting Specialist, Legal Kutak Rock seeks a Recruiting Specialist, Legal to support firmwide hiring initiatives through the facilitation and coordination of the hiring and onboarding process. Reporting to the Director of Recruiting, this role is ideal for the experienced legal recruiting professional who excels in working collaboratively with hiring managers, firm leaders, and teammates in a collegial environment. Success in this role will be measured by time to fill, candidate satisfaction, hiring manager feedback, and adherence to firm wide compliance standards. This is a full-time position that offers a hybrid work option in one of the following firm offices: Atlanta, Denver, Fayetteville, Irvine, Little Rock, Los Angeles, Kansas City, Minneapolis, Omaha, Philadelphia, Richmond, Rogers, Scottsdale, Spokane, Springfield, Tallahassee, or Washington DC. Responsibilities: Manage full cycle recruiting by partnering with working groups and departments on lateral, associate, professional, and legal staff recruiting across the Firm Partner with office and department leaders to gain a comprehensive understanding of hiring needs for every role, implement innovative recruitment strategies, and provide recommendations on hiring practices Facilitate firmwide recruiting processes and procedures including candidate sourcing, screening and selection, organizing and assisting interview panels, interview scheduling, offer approval/presentation and onboarding, in partnership with offices and departments across the Firm Maintain timely and professional communications with candidates and internal stakeholders throughout the hiring process Develop job postings in partnership with the hiring manager, including recommending pay ranges based on market research Ensure compliance with pay transparency laws and best practices Implement sourcing strategies and candidate pipelines through proactive candidate sourcing Manage firmwide campus interview and law school outreach efforts Serve as a liaison with external search firms, active job boards, social networks, and other platforms for finding qualified candidates Facilitate and ensure adherence to Firm policies, federal, state and local laws, procedures, and industry best practices Qualifications: Working understanding of human resource principles, practices, and procedures Knowledge and understanding of legal industry recruiting best practices Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to foster relationships with hiring managers, applicants, colleagues, and external stakeholders Proficiency in ATS and candidate sourcing platforms, including pipeline management and reporting Able to handle highly sensitive data with confidentiality and integrity; ability to exercise discretion and appropriate judgment Strong analytical and organizational skills with a demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities Commitment to contributing to an inclusive work environment, inclusive sourcing, structured interviews, and equitable offers Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite Excellent verbal and written communication skills Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree in human resources, business management, or related field preferred 3+ years of legal recruiting experience; law firm experience strongly preferred Position Information: Status: Exempt Salary Range: $65,000 - $85,000 per year, commensurate with education and experience. Work Arrangement: Hybrid, subject to manager approval in one of the following office locations: Atlanta, GA; Denver, CO; Fayetteville, AR; Irvine, CA; Little Rock, AR; Los Angeles, CA; Kansas City, MO; Minneapolis, MN; Omaha, NE; Philadelphia, PA; Richmond, VA; Rogers, AR; Scottsdale, AZ; Spokane, WA; Springfield, MO; Tallahassee, FL; or Washington DC. Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Dependent Life, Disability, and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance. Flexible Spending Plan. Health Savings Account. Profit-Sharing and 401(k) Retirement benefits. Discretionary bonuses. Nine Paid Holidays per calendar year. 1 hour of paid vacation leave accrued for every 16 hours worked. 1 hours of paid sick leave accrued for every 30 hours worked. Paid parental leave. Fertility coverage assistance. Adoption and surrogacy financial assistance. Bereavement, jury duty, military leave. Employee Assistance Program. Back-Up Care. Domestic Partner Benefits. Commuting Benefits. Technology Allowance. Tuition Reimbursement. Employee Referral Program. Some of the foregoing benefits include Employer/Employee cost sharing. Additional Information: Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Consideration of any background check will be an individualized assessment based on the applicant or employee's specific record and the duties and requirements of the specific job. The Firm complies with fair chance laws in all locations. California Applicants: Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO). About the Firm: Kutak Rock was formed in 1965 with a commitment to exceptional client service delivered with a collaborative, team-focused approach. Our founding charter commits the firm to "allow and encourage each individual within it to be a full person," and we strive to offer an exceptional professional environment, intellectually challenging and engaging work in multiple disciplines, competitive compensation and benefits, opportunities for training and career development. We are a leading national law firm with locations in 21 cities united by our common commitment to our core values of client service; integrity and fairness; innovation; and inclusiveness and diversity. We are dedicated to the maintenance of a respectful, collegial, communicative, and equal opportunity workplace that encourages and rewards innovation and entrepreneurship. We measure our success not just on the basis of our revenues or our profits, but by the satisfaction we deliver for our clients and the health, engagement, and loyalty of our people.

Created: 2026-03-10