Legal Talent Acquisition Specialist
Responsibilities/Essential Functions:
Dentons Durham Jones Pinegar P.C. is seeking a full-time experienced legal talent acquisition specialist to join our Salt Lake City, Utah office.
This is a great opportunity to join a dynamic, team-oriented atmosphere and to enjoy the benefits and resources of a global law firm. We offer an outstanding work environment including competitive compensation and a robust benefits package.
Primary responsibilities:
- Collaborate with management/leadership in identifying strategic top tier lateral attorney hiring
- Work closely with Chief Executive Officer on strategic growth initiatives. Develop strategies and processes to hire and retain top attorney lateral talent
- Assist with attorney on-boarding and training
- Create solutions to improve attorney retention
- Develop, monitor and oversee attorney performance metrics
- Continually help to monitor the Firm’s compensation structure to ensure competitiveness with comparable law firm and geographic markets
- Help to support the Firm’s diversity and inclusion initiatives
Position requirements:
- Impeccable work ethic
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communications skills
- Effectively communicate practical ideas and solutions
- Embrace teamwork and value collaboration
- Able to influence and facilitate decision making among diverse parties
Education and experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree
- A minimum of 3 years of prior law firm experience or experience in a similar professional office setting preferred
- A minimum of 3 years of experience in demonstrated knowledge and recruiting expertise
Global statement on diversity and inclusion
· We believe that diversity and inclusion are essential to the success and strength of our Firm and the quality of our advice to, and representation of, our clients. We are committed to providing a flexible environment where everyone respects, supports and learns from our collective skills, talents and differences. By attracting, supporting, promoting and retaining individuals from all backgrounds, inclusive of race, ethnicity, faith, religion or spiritual beliefs, gender, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, abilities, social perspective and other characteristics, we create a dynamic and inclusive work environment that is critical to our success.
Equal Opportunities
Dentons Durham Jones Pinegar P.C. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
How to apply
We are not accepting search firm submissions for this position.
Qualified candidates may submit a cover letter and resume to Lorie E. Springer, Human Resources Director - ddjp.resumes@dentons.com
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Ability to Relocate:
- Salt Lake City, UT 84111: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person