Recruiter (US Legal)

Eastvantage; Pasig; Hybrid; PHP 754,000 - 1,508,000; Full time

Job summary

Eastvantage is hiring a US Legal Recruiter based in the Philippines to support our US staffing operations from a hybrid setup in Ortigas.

You will source, screen, and recruit for US-based legal roles, including attorneys, paralegals, and legal assistants, while aligning with US teams and account managers. The role requires night shifts to match US hours and a strong command of English. A proactive attitude and ability to manage an active ATS/CRM pipeline are essential.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in recruiting, preferably US market.
• Direct experience recruiting for US legal roles.
• Experience with contract and permanent placements.
• Sourcing Attorneys, Paralegals, and related legal professionals.
• Strong knowledge of US recruiting practices.
• Excellent English communication (verbal and written).
• Ability to screen and interview candidates effectively.
• Willing to work US hours from the Philippines.
• Able to work independently and with US-based teams.

Responsibilities

• Source, screen, and recruit US-based legal professionals.
• Fill roles including Attorneys, Paralegals, Legal Assistants, and more.
• Use LinkedIn, job boards, resume databases, and referrals.
• Screen by experience, practice area, location, and compensation.
• Conduct initial interviews and present candidates to the client team.
• Maintain an active ATS/CRM candidate pipeline.
• Coordinate interviews and follow-ups with candidates.
• Collaborate with US-based recruiters and account managers.
• Meet recruiting activity, submission, interview, and placement targets.

Skills

US recruitment

Legal recruiting

Contract & permanent roles

Candidate sourcing

English communication

Screening & interviewing

Job description analysis

US hours night shift

Independent work

ATS/CRM usage

Tools

ATS/CRM systems

Job description

We're Hiring: Recruiter (US Legal)!

We are looking for an experienced US Legal Recruiter based in the Philippines to support our US staffing operations. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience recruiting for US legal positions, particularly contract and permanent roles.

Key Responsibilities

• Source, screen, and recruit qualified legal professionals for US-based positions.


• Recruit for roles including Attorneys, Paralegals, Legal Assistants, Legal Secretaries, Litigation Support, Legal Case Managers, Compliance Professionals, and Contract Administrators.


• Utilize LinkedIn, job boards, resume databases, referrals, and other sourcing channels.


• Screen candidates based on experience, legal practice area, location, work authorization, and compensation expectations.


• Conduct initial interviews and present qualified candidates to the recruiting/client team.


• Maintain an active pipeline of legal candidates and accurate records in the ATS/CRM.


• Coordinate interviews and follow up with candidates throughout the hiring process.


• Work closely with US-based recruiters and account managers to understand job requirements and hiring priorities.


• Meet recruiting activity, submission, interview, and placement targets.

Required Qualifications

• 2+ years of recruiting experience, preferably supporting the US market.


• Direct experience recruiting for US legal positions is strongly preferred.


• Experience recruiting for contract and/or permanent positions.


• Experience sourcing candidates such as Attorneys, Paralegals, Legal Assistants, or other legal professionals.


• Strong understanding of US recruiting practices and candidate sourcing methods.


• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills.


• Strong candidate screening and interviewing skills.


• Ability to understand detailed job descriptions and identify qualified candidates.


• Willingness to work US hours / night shift from the Philippines.


• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with US-based teams.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate understands the US legal staffing market and has direct experience recruiting attorneys, paralegals, or other legal professionals. Candidates with experience in contract, contract-to-hire, and permanent placements will be highly preferred.

Competitive salary based on relevant experience.

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Ortigas