Attorney Recruiter

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Design and implement a forward-thinking attorney recruitment strategy that aligns with the firm's growth objectives.

• Collaborate with hiring managers and firm leadership to gain insight into hiring requirements, practice group dynamics, and candidate profiles.

• Proactively identify and recruit top legal talent, including passive candidates, through platforms such as LinkedIn, networking events, referrals, and market outreach.

• Establish and sustain a robust pipeline of qualified candidates across essential markets and practice areas.

• Assess and evaluate candidates, delivering insightful and consultative recommendations to hiring managers.

• Cultivate relationships with law schools to support the Summer Associate program.

• Monitor, analyze, and report on recruiting metrics, pipeline activity, and hiring results.

• Ensure accurate and current candidate records are maintained within HRIS and applicant tracking systems.

• Stay updated on market trends, competitor activities, and innovative sourcing methodologies.

• Communicate information clearly, directly, and without ambiguity.

• Address conflicts and disagreements in a transparent, objective, unemotional, and constructive manner.

• Uphold high standards for work performance, ethical behavior, and respect for others.

• Identify priorities and create comprehensive action plans with defined objectives, responsibilities, timelines, standards, review stages, and contingencies.

• Execute other duties and responsibilities as assigned; tasks may change without prior notice.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree is required; a J.D. is strongly preferred.

• Over 5 years of recruitment experience, ideally within law firms or professional services sectors.

• Demonstrated success in directly sourcing and placing attorney candidates, including those not actively seeking opportunities.

• Comprehensive understanding of the legal talent landscape and competitive hiring environment.

• Strong consultative abilities to influence hiring decisions and provide guidance to leadership.

• Exceptional interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.

• Highly organized with a keen attention to detail and follow-through.

• Capability to manage multiple recruitment searches simultaneously in a fast-paced setting.

• Discretion and professionalism in managing confidential information.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

• Experience with Paylocity or similar HRIS/ATS platforms.

• A collaborative approach with a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.

• Generous paid time off and holiday policies.

• Opportunities for professional development and continuing education.

• Supportive work environment with a focus on work-life balance.