Recruiting Specialist
At a glance
Mid-level Recruiting & Talent Acquisition role at Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer. New York · full-time · $78,000–$95,000 base.
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What you'll do
- Run assigned searches from posting roles and finding applicants through interview scheduling and offer preparation
- Review applications and seek out passive candidates, then advise hiring teams on experience, capability and fit
- Keep candidates and hiring managers informed with timely communication and attentive follow-through
- Research competitor roles, salary benchmarks and candidate availability to help set expectations for searches
- Maintain candidate records in Workday and Flo Recruit while improving recruiting procedures across departments
What you bring
- A bachelor's degree and at least three years of recruiting experience
- Strong command of Microsoft Office and recruiting technology, with knowledge of legal hiring practices and employment rules
- Sound judgment, discretion and communication skills for handling confidential information and building trusted working relationships
Who this fits
This role suits a service-oriented recruiter who can manage business-services searches and contribute to law student and lateral attorney hiring. The job is based in the New York office on a hybrid schedule, with occasional travel and extra hours during peak recruiting periods.
From the employer
The Opportunity
We are looking for a highly motivated, organized and collaborative Recruiting Specialist to join our US recruiting team. This is a broad and substantive role: your primary focus will be business services hiring across all functional areas of the firm, complemented by meaningful involvement in law student recruitment and lateral attorney recruitment.
From day one, you will manage real searches, build genuine relationships with firm leadership, practice group heads, and department managers and serve as a true ambassador for the HSF Kramer brand with every candidate you meet. You will be supported by an experienced recruiting team and given the tools, guidance and autonomy to grow.
We are looking for someone who brings strong judgment, genuine curiosity and a service orientation to their work — someone who takes ownership of the candidate experience as much as the outcome of the search. This position is based in the New York office and follows a hybrid work schedule.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Manage full-cycle recruiting for assigned requisitions, including job posting, sourcing, resume review, interview coordination, and offer preparation.
Review active application and proactively source passive candidates through LinkedIn and other channels, making recommendations on experience, capability and fit.
Serve as a professional representative of the firm and liaison to candidates and hiring managers, ensuring a strong candidate experience, clear communication, and responsive follow-through.
Work with the Recruiting Manager to conduct market research, including competitor role analysis, salary benchmarking, and candidate pool assessment, to help manage stakeholder expectations around timing and search difficulty.
Collaborate across firm departments to develop efficient recruiting procedures and communications that streamline processes and support departmental needs.
Maintain accurate recruiting data and candidate records in the firm’s recruiting systems (including Workday and Flo Recruit).
Apply strong knowledge of recruiting best practices, valid selection methods, and regulatory requirements to support compliant and effective hiring processes.
QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree required.
Three or more years of recruiting experience, preferably within a law firm or professional services environment.
Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and recruiting technologies. Experience with Workday strongly preferred.
Knowledge of legal recruiting practices and employment regulations.
Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
Strong client service mindset and ability to build trusted relationships with internal and external stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Exceptional judgment, professionalism, and discretion when handling confidential information.
Flexibility to work additional hours during peak recruiting periods.
Willingness to occasionally travel to law schools, conferences, and other firm offices as needed.
COMPENSATION
Exact compensation may vary based on skills and experience. The anticipated salary range for this role is $78,000–$95,000 per year.
Team
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Permanent ContractWe are committed to attracting people from all backgrounds and creating a respectful and inclusive culture where everyone thrives. We see this as essential to our success, including our ability to innovate and achieve sustained high performance. This is a key part of our Values—Human, Bold, and Outstanding.
Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer is an equal opportunity employer. The firm is committed to creating and maintaining a workplace in which all employees have an opportunity to participate and contribute to the success of the business and are valued for their skills, experience, and unique perspectives. The firm does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, mental or physical handicap or disability, age, citizenship status, alienage, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression or any other criteria prohibited under applicable federal, state or local law.