Temporary Recruiter, DWTSurge

Davis Wright Tremaine
$46.67 to $56.41
dental insurance, sick time, remote work
United States, Washington, Bellevue
929 108th Avenue Northeast (Show on map)
Jul 20, 2025
Description Davis Wright Tremaine LLP is seeking a temporary recruiter for DWTSurge, an innovative alternative legal staffing program at Davis Wright Tremaine. This is a temporary position starting as soon as possible through the end of the year. The selected candidate will work closely with the DWTSurge Director and current DWTSurge Recruiter to support full-cycle recruiting of attorneys across various practice and industry groups and legal support professionals. The program is growing rapidly to service various clients and practice groups at the firm and offers an opportunity to be part of an entrepreneurial and rapidly-evolving new business line within an established law firm setting. This temporary contract position offers the flexibility of remote work and is open to candidates who have residency in the specific states noted below. Candidates who are based near the firm's Seattle and/or Los Angeles offices and are available to travel for on-site meetings are preferred, but not required. The selected recruiter will be required to maintain and support West Coast business hours to fully support the team members and day-to-day operations. The engagement will be through the end of the year, with the possibility of renewal or extension of the contract position for successful candidates. The work will be full-time and fast-paced. The recruiter will have the opportunity to work on a variety of requisitions and support searches for attorneys across various practice groups as well as legal support professionals. The ideal candidate will collaborate easily with other members of the DWTSurge Program's operations team, will have strong orientation towards client service and excellent communication skills, and will be well-versed at meeting discrete recruiting objectives within short deadlines. At Davis Wright Tremaine, you will find challenging assignments, opportunities for professional growth and community involvement, and a culture of inclusion. DWT fosters inclusiveness and authenticity. Regardless of position, everyone here has a voice and the support is unparalleled. On a typical day you will: Develop, own, and execute on specific recruitment plans for assigned staffing requests, under the supervision of the DWTSurge Director and in collaboration with the DWTSurge Recruiter. Build and maintain a strong, diverse pipeline of highly qualified attorney and legal staff candidates Source candidates, review applications, conduct candidate interviews, and discuss position requirements with candidate Schedule candidate interviews with hiring managers and communicate with hiring managers on next steps Source new candidates, assess existing candidates, and explore referred candidates for open positions, and for future needs that may develop Provide candidate recommendations to the DWTSurge Director, the DWTSurge Recruiter, and requesting DWT attorneys Gather, synthesize, and analyze interview feedback and data to iterate on candidate identification and vetting practices Confirm candidate credentials and gather additional information about candidates as requested by hiring managers Conduct rate discussions and negotiations with candidates with strong attention to the budgeting requirements of the Firm, the client, and the specific project Draft and manage job postings for all open positions Provide consultative information to hiring managers on candidate market trends and rates Support updates to the DWTSurge careers page, the development of candidate-facing FAQs, and additional candidate resource materials Manage external-facing content related to the DWTSurge Program, as well as DWTSurge Program information on external and internal sites Track key staffing metrics and generate relevant reports regarding geographic markets, market rates for candidates, etc. Strategically build and maintain a pipeline of candidates in advance of requests for DWTSurge solutions and client secondments Manage next steps for all internal and external candidate referrals Innovate on current alternative staffing sourcing method Support other DWTSurge Program team members, including the DWTSurge Operations Manager, with candidate onboarding, professional development, evaluation tracking, and utilization tracking Liaise with DWTSurge candidates and existing DWTSurge resources on an as-needed basis DWTSurge Marketing and Outreach to Talent Assist in updates to and management of the DWTSurge Careers page and recruiting site Manage the Program's collaboration with the Lateral and Staff Talent Acquisition team on recruiting events and with the Firm's recruiting initiatives Manage and maintain connections with candidate network Proactively market the Program and develop connections with relevant legal associations, professional groups, law school alumni groups, and more Own the development and implementation of a communication strategy with candidate network Support the development of and manage the administrative needs of candidate referral programs Join us if you have: Bachelor's degree and 3+ years' experience, or equivalent demonstrated experience in full-cycle recruiting, required. Experience in a law firm or other professional services organization with a specific focus on legal recruiting is preferred An interest in learning more about different practice areas in the legal industry, law firm operations, and evolving ways of serving clients 2+ years of sourcing experience utilizing a variety of tools such as social media and Boolean searches; LinkedIn Recruiter experience a plus Strong interview abilities and excellent communications skills; experience establishing and maintaining connections with candidates Demonstrated interest in participating in candidate outreach events and marketing efforts Proven experience managing and prioritizing multiple searches, projects and client relationships with expert customer relationship skills Prior Applicant Tracking System/ Contact Management System experience for sourcing, tracking and managing candidates required; experience with vi or Jobvite a plus Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with all levels of a professional services organization are required Strong organizational skills and excellent attention to detail Ability to exercise good judgment Ability to manage multiple tasks in fast-paced environment and prioritize tasks in accordance with moving project timelines Ability to work independently as well as in team settings Ability to produce polished work product and effectively communicate with high-level stakeholders Strong troubleshooting, decision-making, follow-up, follow-through, and priority setting skills are required; demonstrated ability to practice good judgment Proficient in MS Office products, including Word, Excel, and Outlook Ability to travel as necessary to support face-to-face meetings (e.g. office visits or attendance at regional or local office meetings) 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 $46.67 to $56.41. 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. California The hourly range for this position in Los Angeles is $47.69 to $52.82 and $57.44 to $66.67 in San Francisco. Actual pay will be adjusted based on 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-ZM1