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Temporary Recruiter

Davis Wright Tremaine
$47.18 to $53.33
dental insurance, sick time
United States, Washington, Seattle
920 5th Avenue (Show on map)
Jul 12, 2025
Description Davis Wright Tremaine LLP is looking for a Temporary Recruiter to join our team in our Seattle or Portlandoffices. This is a temporary position lasting six months, with potential to convert to a full-time opportunity for the right candidate. This position offers the flexibility to be fully remote while working within reasonable commuting distance from any of our listed offices. This position is responsible for full-cycle recruiting professional staff, including sourcing, attracting and hiring external and internal employees to fill open positions. The Recruiter will partner closely with over 100 hiring managers in various departments including but not limited to accounting, finance, legal support, IT, human resources, and marketing. A successful recruiter will be a trusted talent advisor, develop and execute recruiting strategies, balance multiple searches simultaneously, use innovative sourcing tools and techniques, research and report out industry trends, leverage recruitment data to improve hiring processes and outcomes, and implement DEI best practices to ensure an equitable candidate experience. On a typical day you will: Manage full-cycle recruiting for up to 10+ positions concurrently across multiple departments Build relationships with staff hiring managers to understand business needs, identify recruitment challenges, and execute innovative strategies to overcome them Develop a deep understanding of the firm's culture, values, and strategic objectives, including an understanding of general business concepts and changing needs of the legal industry as a whole Think creatively to attract top legal talent through innovative sourcing and branding strategies Review and analyze candidate materials, assess their suitability, and gather information for managers to make informed and equitable hiring decisions Conduct initial screening interviews to assess candidate's basic qualifications, confirm interest/motivation, manage expectations, and enhance candidate experience Keep hiring managers, candidates, and other stakeholders informed about recruitment progress, challenges, and outcomes in a timely manner Under the advisement of the staff talent acquisition recruiting manager, skillfully negotiate offer terms between candidates and hiring managers, draft offer letters, and work to influence a mutually positive outcome for both the firm and the candidate Support firm-wide talent acquisition branding by encouraging staff and attorneys to leverage their personal social media networks for talent acquisition purposes by sharing job openings, referrals, and testimonials to expand the firm's reach and attract qualified candidates Contribute innovative ideas, business solutions, and new perspectives to continuously raise the bar for recruitment performance Seek opportunities to optimize recruitment processes and improve efficiency Maintain a fair, objective, and equitable approach throughout the recruitment process Demonstrate honesty, transparency, and ethical behavior in all interactions Protect candidate and firm confidentiality throughout the recruitment process Comply with legal requirements and adhere to the firm's policies and procedures Partner with attorney talent acquisition team to assist with overflow work and projects as needed Join us if you have: 3+ years' experience in a recruiting, preferably with multi-office professional services firm experience Demonstrated technical skills in full-cycle recruiting Demonstrated learning agility to address skill gaps and the ability to receive feedback Experience sourcing passive candidates using a variety of tools such as LinkedIn Recruiter and Boolean searches, preferred Stellar verbal and written communication skills, demonstrating strong emotional intelligence and active listening skills Strong customer orientation; viewing situations through the perspective of hiring managers, positively impacting candidate experience, and meeting the business needs of the firm Expert relationship-building skills, demonstrating diplomacy and composure in difficult situations Ability to solve problems and make decisions with little oversight Proficient in MS Office 365, including Microsoft Teams, Excel, and Word ATS/ CRM experience for sourcing, tracking and managing candidates Ability to travel as needed Who We Are Davis Wright Tremaine LLP is an AmLaw 100 law firm with 11 offices nationwide. We are relentlessly committed to client service and look for candidates who share that commitment. At DWT, client service means having empathy for each client's and each lawyer's work and personal pressures, business objectives, and legal needs; anticipating their needs; and having the capabilities and commitment to deliver what matters most to them. Additional benefits include: First Stop Health Telemedicine: Speak with a licensed physician or mental health counselor 24/7, consultations covered by the firm TELUS Health Employee Assistance Program: Receive support with mental, financial, physical, and emotional wellbeing Voluntary Pet Insurance Milk Stork: Virtual lactation consulting, breast milk shipping and nutritional testing covered by the firm Wellness Benefits: Peloton App Headspace App Washington State The hourly range for this position in Washington is $47.18 to $53.33. Actual pay will be adjusted based on the candidate's education, training, experience and other job-related factors permitted by law. Paid sick leave is accrued on a biweekly basis at a rate of 1 hour per 30 hours worked. Temporary employees working at least 30 hours per week may be eligible for health insurance with an optional HSA, dental insurance, vision care, telemedicine and virtual short term solution based counseling services, Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, sick time, and an employee assistance program. Davis Wright Tremaine LLP fosters a culture where all talented individuals-including those who are traditionally underrepresented in the legal profession-can have, and can see, paths to success.Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion sits on four pillars: Community, Growth, Education, and Engagement.Learn more about the firm's commitment to DEI here: *www.dwt.com/dei* . Davis Wright Tremaine provides reasonable accommodations for those who need them to complete the application or recruiting process and for employees who need reasonable accommodations to perform the essential functions of their positions due to a disability or for religious reasons. If you need to request accommodation during the application or recruiting process, please email *[emailprotected]* . #LI-AF1