Legal Talent Recruiter

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

📋 Description

• Oversee the Applicant Tracking System (ATS), ensuring all job postings are published promptly

• Identify and recruit legal professionals for current and future firm locations under departmental guidance

• Advertise and source corporate talent as needed

• Act as the main point of contact for job applicants, ensuring a positive and professional candidate experience

• Build professional relationships with candidates to positively represent the firm

• Recruit and source talent based on strategies provided by the Director of People & Culture, Legal Talent Recruiting Manager, and Chief Executive Officer

• Assess applications, resumes, cover letters, and writing samples to independently evaluate qualifications

• Conduct Zoom interviews, document feedback, and identify candidates for further evaluation

• Organize and facilitate interviews with hiring managers while ensuring inclusivity and compliance with labor laws

• Partner with People & Culture on compensation, benefits, and offer packages

• Draft offer letters and onboarding documentation

• Assist with onboarding tasks for new employees alongside the People & Culture Coordinator and Manager

⛳️ Requirements

• Dependable remote work setup featuring high-speed internet and an effective workstation

• A minimum of two years of legal recruiting experience is required

• Experience in direct legal sourcing and recruitment for a law firm or legal recruiting agency is essential

• Proficient in using LinkedIn Recruiter for sourcing hard-to-fill positions

• Familiarity with HRIS and ATS systems, including knowledge of Salesforce

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Adobe, and Zoom

• Excellent professional communication skills

• Proactive, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities independently

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to meet tight deadlines

• Adaptability to changing priorities and emerging issues

• Willingness to work evenings or weekends as needed

• Ability to manage routine or urgent matters in a remote-first environment

• Must be able to perform the responsibilities of the role with or without reasonable accommodations

• A college degree is preferred

🏝️ Benefits

• Health insurance

• HSA/FSA options

• Short-term and long-term disability

• Dental and vision care

• Life insurance

• 401(k)

• Vacation

• Sick time

• Employee assistance program

• Accident insurance

• Critical illness insurance

• Long-term care insurance

• Pet insurance

• Commuter and transit benefits may be available in certain locations

• IRA

• Paid public holidays

• Training & Development

• Work From Home