Legal Recruiter

The Office of the District Attorney, Bronx County (“BXDA”) is charged with the twin goals of ensuring public safety and striving for equal justice for the over 1.4 million members of the Bronx County community. By “Pursuing Justice with Integrity,” the BXDA places a focus on assistance for crime victims while simultaneously ensuring fairness to defendants. Moreover, the BXDA aims to balance the need to seek appropriate punishment for certain crimes while recognizing when punitive measures do not adequately advance justice. By recognizing these significant distinctions and acting accordingly, BXDA has established a standard of excellence in the representation of the Bronx community at large, which continues to grow stronger every day. In furtherance of this mission, the BXDA seeks experienced and enthusiastic Legal Recruiter.

Job Responsibilities: Specific duties includes but not limited to the following:

• Coordinate recruitment from posting through selection of candidate for hire by collaborating with Divisions and Bureaus in writing job descriptions, developing recruitment strategies and interview preparations and techniques as well as collaborate with hiring managers to understand the specific needs for legal roles and develop tailored recruitment strategies.
• Assist in developing strategies to recruit hard-to-fill positions by identifying and engaging additional sourcing resources.
• Learning and utilizing internal and external Applicant tracking systems.
• Monitor interviews and ensure a fair and equitable process
• Aid in preparation of professional hiring statistics, update necessary statistical data on recruitment activities, candidate status and hiring metrics as needed for surveys and reporting materials to senior staff and the hiring team.
• Conduct thorough candidate assessments, including resume reviews, phone screenings, and in-depth interviews.
• Utilize PRISE in order to solicit civil service cert certifications, research employee history, and enter certification dispositions.
• Process electronic DP-72 transactions and DP-189(s).

Recruitment Coordination

• Coordinate pre-employment screening and assist candidates during the application process
• Actively engage in social media and external job posting sites in recruitment efforts
• Maintain a pipeline of qualified candidates for future openings and proactively engage with passive candidates.
• Organize materials for each interview level using the Applicant Tracking System.
• Coordinate and schedule interviews between candidates and hiring managers, ensuring a smooth and efficient process.

Candidate Engagement

• Provides superior customer service and engagement to all potential candidates throughout the entire process
• Work with schools to coordinate interviews, develop effective recruitment methods for students, and handle candidate-specific issues.
• Attend career fairs to engage potential candidates and share the vision and the mission of the Office of the Bronx District Attorney
• Conduct active and passive recruitment by networking and interacting with all potential candidates based on the hiring needs of the Office All other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or
• High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; or
• Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in "1" above.

Preferred Skills

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or a High School diploma/GED and a minimum of three (3) years of working experience in a governmental agency, civic or community organization.
• Proven experience as a recruiter, or in career services preferably within a legal staffing strongly preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong understanding of the legal industry and various legal roles and qualifications.
• Extensive knowledge of citywide systems (NYCAPS, PRISE, PMS, CHRMS), preferred.
• Strong computer skills including proficiency in the use of Adobe Pro, Microsoft Office, and Outlook.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships with candidates and hiring managers.
• Proven candidate sourcing and relationship-building skills.
• Skills in database management and record-keeping.
• High level of professionalism, integrity, and confidentiality.

Residency Requirement

New York City Residency is not required for this position.