PeopleSoft
Sarah Tichansky
Brooklyn,New York
Summary
Professional well-versed in people management and high-volume recruiting. Compassionate and dedicated problem solver with demonstrated leadership skills. Brings six years of valuable expertise to company objectives.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Senior Coordinator, Legal Talent Office
Sullivan & Cromwell LLP
New York, NY
01.2022 - Current
- Full-cycle recruiter hiring top talent for paralegal and associate departments
- Review and process ~900 summer associate applications within hiring period of 3 months
- Partner with affinity networks at law schools and strategize with internal team to increase diversity
- Serve as primary team lead for recruiting efforts at Northwestern Law School and Michigan Law School
- Supervise team of 40 litigation paralegals, provide individual mentorship, monitor daily productivity and implement modifications to improve overall performance
- Fulfill attorney requests and handle paralegal staffing of all Firm Litigation and Pro Bono matters
Yoga Instructor
CorePower Yoga
Brooklyn, NY
10.2021 - Current
- Teach Vinyasa Based Hot Yoga Class 2x week t
Coordinator, Litigation Paralegals
Sullivan & Cromwell LLP
New York, NY
06.2019 - 01.2022
- Represented the Firm at recruiting events and interviewed all prospective paralegal candidates
- Supervised, trained, and staffed a team of 43 litigation paralegals
- Proposed new recruitment strategy to head of HR which was adopted, and led the training on its implementation
- Developed initiatives for Paralegal professional development
Litigation Paralegal
Sullivan & Cromwell LLP
New York, NY
07.2016 - 05.2019
- Led team of 7 paralegals on Firm’s largest criminal and civil matter, assisted 50 attorney team through all phases of Litigation cycle
- Sharpened time-management, organization, and collaboration skills working on 15 Litigation case teams simultaneously comprised of different paralegals and attorneys
- Trained new paralegals and provided mentorship
Victim Services Unit Intern
The Brooklyn District Attorney's Office
Brooklyn, NY
06.2015 - 08.2015
- Trained and served as an Advocate to crime victims, conducted intake interviews in DA's Office and Grand Jury
- Planned and executed outreach and trainings related to sexual assault and domestic violence in youth communities
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Government
St. Lawrence University
Canton, NY 08.2012 - 05.2016
Skills
Recruiting
Staff & Project Management
Strong Communication Skills
Compassion & Emotional Intelligence
Software
ViGlobal
Symplicity
FloRecruit
Certification
200HR Peaceful Warriors Yoga Teacher Certification (Bali, Indonesia)
Timeline
Senior Coordinator, Legal Talent Office
Sullivan & Cromwell LLP
01.2022 - Current
Yoga Instructor
CorePower Yoga
10.2021 - Current
200HR Peaceful Warriors Yoga Teacher Certification (Bali, Indonesia)
08-2019
Coordinator, Litigation Paralegals
Sullivan & Cromwell LLP
06.2019 - 01.2022
Litigation Paralegal
Sullivan & Cromwell LLP
07.2016 - 05.2019
Victim Services Unit Intern
The Brooklyn District Attorney's Office
06.2015 - 08.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Government
St. Lawrence University
08.2012 - 05.2016