Associate Recruiter

Hanover Legal Personnel Services, Inc.; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Hanover Legal Personnel Services, Inc. in New York, NY is seeking an Associate Recruiter to support legal recruitment activities across law firms, corporations, and public interest organizations.

The role involves sourcing candidates, screening resumes, coordinating interviews, and maintaining candidate/client databases. You will draft position descriptions, assist with outreach campaigns, and produce recruitment reports while communicating with candidates and clients by phone, email, and video.

Qualifications

• Strong research and analytical skills to support market analysis and candidate sourcing.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities for drafting materials and interacting with clients.
• Organizational and time-management skills for handling multiple searches and updates.
• Interpersonal and relationship-building abilities to collaborate with attorneys, clients, and colleagues.
• Familiarity with office productivity tools and ATS/CRM; comfortable with remote collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Source candidates and screen resumes for attorney roles.
• Coordinate interviews and maintain candidate and client databases.
• Prepare position descriptions and assist with outreach campaigns.
• Support senior recruiters with market research and candidate presentations.
• Communicate with candidates and clients by phone, email, and video.
• Schedule meetings and contribute to recruitment reports.

Skills

Research & analysis

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Tool proficiency (ATS/CRM)

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in HR/Recruiting

Tools

Applicant Tracking System (ATS)

CRM systems

Office productivity tools

Job description

Company Description

Hanover Legal Personnel Services, Inc., located on Avenue of the Americas in midtown Manhattan, focuses on legal market analysis, consulting, and attorney placement. The firm works with law firms, corporations, and public interest organizations throughout the United States and internationally. Hanover Legal offers tailored advisory and recruiting services to help legal professionals and employers make informed career and hiring decisions. Team members have exposure to a wide range of legal practice areas and industry trends, making it a strong environment for learning and professional growth.

Role Description

The Associate Recruiter will support legal recruiting activities, including sourcing candidates, screening resumes, and coordinating interviews for attorney positions at law firms, businesses, and public interest organizations. Day-to-day responsibilities include maintaining candidate and client databases, preparing position descriptions, assisting with outreach campaigns, and updating recruitment reports. The role also involves communicating with candidates and clients by phone, email, and video, scheduling meetings, and supporting senior recruiters with market research and candidate presentations. This is a part-time, hybrid role based in New York, NY, with regular on-site work in midtown Manhattan and some flexibility to work from home.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong research and analytical skills to support market analysis and candidate sourcing.
• Candidates should possess excellent written and verbal communication abilities for drafting materials and interacting with candidates and clients.
• Candidates should possess organizational and time-management skills for handling multiple searches, scheduling, and database updates.
• Candidates should possess interpersonal and relationship-building skills to work effectively with attorneys, clients, and internal team members.
• Candidates should possess proficiency with office productivity tools and applicant tracking or CRM systems; comfort with remote collaboration tools is beneficial.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in recruiting, human resources, business, or a related field is preferred.
• Prior experience in legal recruiting, staffing, or professional services is a plus, as is familiarity with law firm and in-house legal environments.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, exercise sound judgment, and demonstrate a professional, inclusive approach in all interactions.