The Bronx District Attorney’s Office seeks a well-qualified, mission-focused team member whose diverse backgrounds reflect an ability to serve the over 1.4 million members of the Bronx County community and pursue a safer Bronx through fair justice. The Legal Recruitment Bureau of the Bronx County District Attorney's Office coordinates all legal staff recruitment. The Recruitment Specialist will aid in the implementation of all facets of recruitment and will serve as a public face of the Office in recruiting efforts.



JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Specific duties will include, but are not limited to, the following:

General Responsibilities

Coordinate recruitment from posting through selection of candidate for hire by collaborating with Divisions and Bureaus in writing job descriptions, developing recruitment strategies and interview preparations and techniques as well as collaborate with hiring managers to understand the specific needs for legal roles and develop tailored recruitment strategies.
Assist in developing strategies to recruit hard-to-fill positions by identifying and engaging additional sourcing resources
Learning and utilizing internal and external Applicant tracking systems
Monitor interviews and ensure a fair and equitable process
Aid in preparation of professional hiring statistics, update necessary statistical data on recruitment activities, candidate status and hiring metrics as needed for surveys and reporting materials to senior staff and the hiring team
Conduct thorough candidate assessments, including resume reviews, phone screenings, and in-depth interviews
Utilize PRISE in order to solicit civil service cert certifications, research employee history, and enter certification dispositions
Process electronic DP-72 transactions and DP-189(s)


Recruitment Coordination

Coordinate pre-employment screening and assist candidates during the application process
Actively engage in social media and external job posting sites in recruitment efforts
Maintain a pipeline of qualified candidates for future openings and proactively engage with passive candidates.
Organize materials for each interview level using the Applicant Tracking System.
Coordinate and schedule interviews between candidates and hiring managers, ensuring a smooth and efficient process.

Candidate Engagement

Provides superior customer service and engagement to all potential candidates throughout the entire process
Work with schools to coordinate interviews, develop effective recruitment methods for students, and handle candidate-specific issues.
Attend career fairs to engage potential candidates and share the vision and the mission of the Office of the Bronx District Attorney
Conduct active and passive recruitment by networking and interacting with all potential candidates based on the hiring needs of the Office


All other duties as assigned.


QUALIFICATIONS:

A Bachelor’s degree preferred or a High School diploma/GED and a minimum of three (3) years of working experience in a governmental agency, civic or community organization.
Proven experience as a recruiter, or in career services preferably within a legal staffing strongly preferred.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Strong understanding of the legal industry and various legal roles and qualifications.
Extensive knowledge of citywide systems (NYCAPS, PRISE, PMS, CHRMS), preferred.
Strong computer skills including proficiency in the use of Adobe Pro, Microsoft Office, and Outlook.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships with candidates and hiring managers.
Proven candidate sourcing and relationship-building skills.
Skills in database management and record-keeping.
High level of professionalism, integrity, and confidentiality.

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or
2. High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; or
3. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in "1" above.

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.