Oag - Human Resources | Director Of Attorney Recruitment & Retention | 23-0429

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

• OAG employees enjoy excellent benefits (https://ers.texas.gov/Benefits-at-a-Glance) along with tremendous opportunities to do important work at a large, dynamic state agency making a positive difference in the lives of Texans. OAG employees experience the challenge and honor of public service while enjoying a healthy work-life balance; hands-on legal experience; and engaging camaraderie in Austin, the scenic and lively capital of Texas.
• This position will identify short-term and long-term hiring needs, develop, and implement strategies to monitor and aid employee’s success within the agency, and assist with planning, developing, and implementing initiatives for the recruitment of agency attorneys. This position will report to the Human Resources Director.
• The Office of the Attorney General (OAG), a dynamic state agency with over 4,000 employees throughout the State of Texas, is seeking a highly motivated, organized, and results-driven recruiter with a passion for legal recruitment to serve as the OAG’s Director of Attorney Recruitment and Retention.

ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS

• Builds and maintains relationships with potential candidates, providing exceptional customer service throughout the recruitment process
• Coordinates public speaking opportunities with professional organizations and law schools
• With approval from Executive Administration and Agency Press Office, may represent the agency publicly at designated events
• Performs related work as assigned
• Reviews attorney résumés from various sources including the internet résumé portal and professional or job- search platforms (e.g., LinkedIn, Indeed); screens and forwards résumés, assesses candidates' qualifications and fit for OAG attorney positions, and contacts potential candidates
• Complies with all agency policies and procedures, including those pertaining to ethics and integrity
• Maintains relevant knowledge necessary to perform essential job functions
• Develops and supports internal programs and external outreach efforts to promote the culture of the OAG
• Assists with online recruiting activities, including: updating information on the OAG’s LinkedIn page, serving as a liaison with LinkedIn, assisting divisions with LinkedIn posts; serving as a subject matter expert on LinkedIn and other recruitment-related social media; researching recruitment information on Internet; drafting, writing, and editing recruitment-related documents; conducting presentations
• Implements retention strategies; actively communicates with agency employees to facilitate lateral and vertical mobility within the OAG
• Oversees talent fulfillment, partnering with division chiefs to monitor and fill job openings; assists division management with the creation of job descriptions and with posting AAG positions in special job listings and recruitment portals; acts as a liaison between divisions and candidates to negotiate offers, benefits, and terms of employment
• Ensures that all recruiting activities comply with legal requirements, including EEOC guidelines and other federal and state regulations
• Stays up to date with industry trends and best practices in legal recruiting and continuously improves recruitment strategies
• Ensures security and confidentiality of sensitive and/or protected information
• Attends work regularly in compliance with agreed-upon work schedule
• Develops and executes recruitment strategies to attract talented attorneys to the OAG
• Builds and maintains a network of potential candidates, including former employees, experienced public-sector and private-sector attorneys, and recent law school graduates; maintains accurate and up-to-date records

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of legal industry and attorney hiring processes
• Ability to work in person at assigned OAG work location, perform all assigned tasks at designated OAG work space within OAG work location, and perform in-person work with coworkers (e.g., collaborating, training, mentoring) for the entirety of every work week (unless on approved leave)
• Ability to work more than 40 hours as needed and in compliance with the FLSA
• Four years of full-time experience as a recruiter
• Ability to arrange for personal transportation for business-related travel
• Ability to receive and respond positively to constructive feedback
• Ability to lift and relocate 30 lbs.
• Excellent organizational skills, including a strong, consistent attention to detail
• Skill in utilizing various job board sites, including LinkedIn and Indeed
• Ability to work cooperatively with others in a professional office environment
• Ability to arrange for personal transportation for business-related travel
• Skill in independently handling multiple tasks, prioritizing, and meeting deadlines
• Knowledge of EEOC guidelines and other federal and state regulations related to recruitment
• Skill in effective oral and written communication (Note: Writing sample may be required for selected interviewees.)
• Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
• Ability to travel (including overnight travel) up to 20%
• Skill in exercising sound judgment and effective decision making
• Ability to provide excellent customer service
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Licensed as an attorney by the State of Texas
• Experience with attorney recruiting
• Member in good standing with the State Bar of Texas
• Knowledge of the Office of the Attorney General’s mission and values

TO APPLY
To apply for a job with the OAG, electronic applications can be submitted through CAPPS Recruit. A State of Texas application must be completed to be considered, and paper applications are not accepted. Your application for this position may subject you to a criminal background check pursuant to the Texas Government Code. Military Crosswalk information can be accessed at https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_ProgramManagement.pdf

THE OAG IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER