Latham & Watkins, a global law firm consistently ranked among the top firms in the world, is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our dynamic team in our Global Services Office located in Downtown Los Angeles. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence.

ABOUT LATHAM & WATKINS Latham & Watkins is a global law firm consistently ranked among the top firms in the world.  The success of our firm is largely determined by our commitment to hire and develop the very best and brightest, creating a team that provides our clients with the highest quality of work and service. We are driven by our core values: respect, innovation, and collaboration.

As a  Talent Acquisition Specialist, you will contribute your expertise to lead recruiting activities, such as preparing job requisitions, devising and implementing search strategy, designing competency-based interview processes with a focus on fairness and inclusivity, and negotiating and extending offers. Your responsibilities will also include human resources support services for local office Human Resources Managers, and other staff and management. Other key responsibilities include:

• Communicating with business services department managers to obtain details of open positions
• Providing a thorough analysis of open positions and developing the best strategy to fill those positions
• In conjunction with department managers, writing job postings and posting job openings on major on-line job boards, niche job sites, and outsourcing them to recruiting firms as necessary
• Researching the talent market and providing insights to department managers and executive-level personnel
• Managing incoming resumes and applicant flow
• Screening, selecting, and identifying candidates by conducting phone or video interviews
• Making recommendations to managers regarding candidate selection
• Supporting and contributing to the firm's diversity and inclusion business services recruiting strategy
• Working independently to negotiate temporary/direct placement fees and managing all temporary employment activity
• Staying abreast and utilizing knowledge of job requirements, valid selection processes, and equal employment practices, to ensure compliance with Federal and State legislation
• Recording, compiling, and analyzing data concerning recruitment, interviews, hires, transfers, promotions, and terminations to make appropriate recommendations as needed
• Regularly collaborating with other Talent Management team members and Global Human Resources teams such as Compensation or Human Resources Operations in furtherance of recruiting processes

ABOUT YOU

We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Possess a comprehensive knowledge of recruitment functions
• Demonstrate well developed professional interpersonal skills, strong communication skills, along with strong written and verbal skills

And have:

• A Bachelor's Degree
• A minimum of six (6) years recruitment experience in a legal or professional services environment may be considered in lieu of Bachelor's degree

Successful candidates will not only be provided with an outstanding career opportunity and welcoming environment, but will also be provided with a generous total compensation package with bonuses awarded in recognition of both individual and firm performance. Eligible employees can participate in Latham’s comprehensive benefit program which includes:

• Healthcare, life and disability insurance
• A generous 401k plan
• At least 10 paid holidays per year, and a PTO program that accrues 23 days during the first year of employment and grows with tenure
• Well-being programs (e.g. mental health services, mindfulness and resiliency, medical resources, well-being events, and more)
• Professional Development programs
• Employee discounts
• And more!

Additionally, we have a range of diversity programming including Global Affinity Groups. These groups provide a firmwide platform to share experiences and advice as well as an opportunity to participate in a supportive network with common interests to help make life at the firm even better.

Latham & Watkins is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our commitment to diversity, equal opportunity and sustainability enables Latham & Watkins to draw from a remarkable wealth of talent to create one of the world's leading law firms.

Latham & Watkins LLP is committed to protecting the health and well-being of our employees and partners, their families, and members of our community against COVID-19. Accordingly, the Firm requires all partners and employees based in the United States to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.   Employees must present proof of full COVID-19 vaccination at the time that a conditional offer of employment is made. This policy is mandatory except for employees with a documented legally permissible exemption for not receiving the COVID-19 vaccine.

Latham & Watkins LLP will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO)​.  Please click the link below to review the Ordinance.

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Required Skills Required Experience

• Proficient in Microsoft Office