Talent Acquisition Specialist

Cookie Settings Main Content Main Menu Our People Services Contact Current Openings PRIVACY NOTICE TO APPLICANTS:  Sands Anderson PC cares about your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. Our Privacy Statement describes how we will process and safeguard your personal data.   Back to Job Openings Talent Acquisition Specialist Richmond VA APPLY SHARE Sands Anderson PC is seeking a motivated and savvy Talent Acquisition Specialist to manage full-cycle recruitment efforts to attract top talent for the summer program, entry-level and lateral attorneys, paralegals and administrative legal professionals. This position is located in Richmond, Virginia. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Work with the direction of the Director of Talent Acquisition and Director of Human Resources on recruitment needs. Work with appropriate hiring managers to assess talent needs; create and update job descriptions as appropriate. Maintain and update recruitment content on the firm website and recruitment platforms. Source candidates through appropriate recruitment sources, including employment ads, social media campaigns, law school career services, affinity groups, and professional organizations. Maintain applicant records, ensure data integrity, and prepare statistics. Manage candidate experience by serving as point person for all candidate communications; coordinate interview schedules, travel, and meeting logistics. Gather and analyze interview feedback. Interact with headhunters and placement agency partners. Conduct market analysis when needed. Support planning, coordinating, and executing summer program for law students and college students. Coordinate on-boarding experience and new employee mentoring and support. EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s degree or relevant years of experience; SHRM certification preferred. 3+ years of recruitment or related experience in a law firm or professional services firm preferred. Experience with applicant tracking software preferred. Demonstrated exceptional communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to handle sensitive situations and maintain strict confidentiality. Ability to work independently and collaboratively. Exceptional professionalism, time management, organizational, and follow-through skills. Impeccable attention to detail. Proven ability to respond quickly and appropriately, “experience-oriented” mindset. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications. COMPENSATION: $80,000 – $100,000 plus annual subjective bonus Sands Anderson is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drugfree Workplace. APPLY NOTICE TO SEARCH FIRMS: Firms that wish to present candidates to Sands Anderson PC must have an active agreement in place. Firms will not be entitled to receive any compensation as a result of a decision by Sands Anderson PC to offer employment to any such candidate unless an active agreement is in place between our law firm and your search firm, and then only on the terms, and subject to the conditions, contained in our agreement. All search firm candidates should be submitted via the Search Firm Portal. Search firms that do not introduce a candidate through our portal will not be recognized by Sands Anderson PC for purposes of “ownership” of the candidate. For questions or access to the portal, please contact Liz Coleman, Director of Talent Acquisition. Jump to Page Christiansburg Durham Fredericksburg Richmond Virginia Beach Williamsburg Client Pay Manage Cookies Privacy Disclaimer Site Map © 2026 Sands Anderson Site by Firmseek We use cookies to improve your experience on our site. You may opt out of non-essential cookies below. By using our website, you agree to our  Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.  MANAGE COOKIES REJECT COOKIES ACCEPT AND CLOSE