Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Generic

Kirbey Velasquez

Houston

Summary

I am a goal-oriented Legal Recruiter at Sidley Austin, a global law firm with over 2,000 attorneys worldwide. I have expertise in talent management with a proven track record for enhancing recruitment processes and successfully onboarding new hires. My organizational skills and attention to detail help me every day in my 9-to-5 job.

Recently, I have become very passionate about reformer pilates and have found a home here at Duo. I am pleased to be up for consideration to join the teacher training program here.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Legal Recruiter

Sidley Austin LLP
03.2021 - Current
  • Operates and maintains applicant tracking systems (LawCruit, viDesktop).
  • Works alongside global group heads to implement new searches.
  • Assists with writing job postings and job descriptions for boards.
  • Studies job descriptions and qualifications to determine applicant requirements.
  • Coordinates lawyer and candidate schedules to arrange interviews.
  • Conducts phone screening interviews to assess applicants' relevant knowledge, skills and experience.
  • Conducts reference checks, background screening and other pre-employment checks to verify information on applicant's resume.
  • Coordinates and conducts new hire orientations to onboard new talent.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

University of Houston
Houston, TX
05-2019

High School Diploma -

Clear Lake High School
Houston
05-2015

Skills

  • Applicant assessment
  • Talent management
  • Organizational planning
  • New hire training
  • Meticulous Attention to Detail

Timeline

Legal Recruiter

Sidley Austin LLP
03.2021 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

University of Houston

High School Diploma -

Clear Lake High School
Kirbey Velasquez