Talent Acquisition and Events Coordinator

Eckert Seamans is a full-service national law firm with a strong reputation and history of success that spans more than 65 years.

With approximately 300 lawyers across a network of 15 offices, we provide clients with proactive, solution-oriented business and litigation counsel.

We are seeking a Talent Acquisition & Events Coordinator for our Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania office.

Primary Responsibilities :

• Collaborate with hiring personnel to obtain necessary approvals, understand qualification criteria to source candidates when possible and conduct screenings
• Manage postings and garner interest via social media
• Review resumes, transcripts and writing samples
• Serve as the key point of contact with candidates; schedule and coordinate interviews; prepare offer letters
• Coordinate first day orientation schedule for new hires
• Maintain the application tracking database
• Develop, maintain, and deliver recruiting reports for department and firm management
• Serve as a contact for outside recruiters and third-party recruitment vendors
• Coordinate recruitment efforts specific to the Summer Associate program and provide program support
• Coordinate Pittsburgh office specific event planning and execution and business development related events
• Responsible for coordination of executive leadership meetings, i.e. scheduling, including arranging accommodations, travel and managing itineraries, with direct supervision from department leadership
• Provide cross-department support as needed for firm administration
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Skills / Abilities :

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to function well in a fast-paced environment
• Display sound judgement when interacting with internal and external contacts
• Proficient with Microsoft Office365 and Internet research methods
• Proficient in Word Press and Adobe preferred
• Proficient with LinkedIn Recruiter preferred and other
• Proficient in ADP preferred

Education and Experience :

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Minimum one-year relevant recruiting experience, and at least one year of relevant event planning experience, preferably in a law firm or professional services environment

Physical Requirements :

• Prolonged periods of sitting and working on a computer
• Occasional prolonged periods of standing
• Must be able to lift at least 15 pounds, stand, ambulate, carry, push, pull, reach, bend, twist, grasp, and climb

Travel expectation :

Primarily local travel, but occasionally outside the local area requiring an overnight stay. (less than 10%)

Benefits :

• Generous PTO and holiday schedule
• Medical / Vision / Dental insurance
• Hybrid work schedule
• Commuter Benefits
• Paid parental leave
• 401k plan

Eckert Seamans is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, age, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, disability or any protected military or veteran status.

Eckert Seamans will not consider resumes submitted by external agencies or recruiters unless specifically requested and approved by an HR / Recruiting representative for this position.

Prior approval is required even if the agency or recruiter has an agreement in place with Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott, LLC.

An external agency or recruiter will not be compensated in any way for the submission of a candidate for this position if prior approval is not obtained.