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Talent Acquisition Specialist

Wilson Elser


Job Location:

Chicago, IL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 3 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 30 September 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

AtWilson Elser we are redefining what it means to work at a national law firm. With more than 1400 attorneys across 46 offices nationwide we are recognized among the top 100 law firms by The American Lawyer and ranked #36 in the National Law Journals survey of the nations largest law firms.

Our continued success is built on a culture of collaboration innovation client service and mutual respect. We are committed to fostering an environment where employees are empowered to grow their careers contribute meaningfully and thrive professionally.

Wilson Elser is seeking aTalent Acquisition Specialist to join our growing Talent Acquisition team. This position will focus on recruiting professional staff talent across the firm including legal support administrative business services and other non-attorney roles.

This is a remote or hybrid position that may be based in any state where Wilson Elser has an office.

The Position

The Talent Acquisition Specialist will be responsible for managing full-cycle recruiting for professional staff positions across multiple offices and business functions. This role requires a proactive organized and relationship-driven recruiter who can partner closely with hiring managers understand business needs identify strong candidates and help deliver a positive candidate and hiring manager experience.

The ideal candidate will have at least three years of recruiting experience preferably with some experience in a law firm professional services or other corporate environment. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys high-volume recruiting building strong internal relationships and contributing to a collaborative national Talent Acquisition function.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage full-cycle recruiting for professional staff positions across multiple offices and departments including intake meetings sourcing screening interview coordination offer support and candidate communication.
  • Partner with hiring managers to understand position requirements team dynamics market conditions and hiring priorities.
  • Develop and execute effective sourcing strategies to identify qualified candidates through job boards LinkedIn referrals direct outreach networking and other recruiting channels.
  • Screen candidates for experience skills compensation expectations availability and overall fit.
  • Provide hiring managers with thoughtful candidate summaries market feedback and recruiting updates.
  • Maintain timely and accurate candidate records in the applicant tracking system.
  • Help ensure a positive and professional candidate experience throughout the recruiting process.
  • Support process consistency compliance and best practices across professional staff recruiting.
  • Collaborate with other members of the Talent Acquisition team on recruiting initiatives reporting process improvements and special projects.
  • Stay informed on recruiting trends market conditions and talent availability within the legal and professional services industries.

Qualifications

  • At least three years of recruiting or talent acquisition experience.
  • Prior experience recruiting within a law firm legal services professional services or corporate environment strongly preferred.
  • Experience managing full-cycle recruiting for professional staff administrative legal support or business services roles preferred.
  • Strong sourcing skills and familiarity with LinkedIn Recruiter job boards applicant tracking systems and other recruiting tools.
  • Excellent communication follow-up organization and relationship-building skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple open positions and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong judgment professionalism and discretion when handling confidential information.
  • Ability to work independently while remaining highly collaborative with team members and hiring stakeholders.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and applicant tracking systems; Greenhouse experience is a plus.

Why Should You Apply

  • Benefits:Outstanding benefits package including 401k match and generous PTO plan
  • Career Growth:Ample opportunities for professional development and advancement
  • Employee Perks:Access to corporate discount plans and other benefits
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