Executive Recruiter (LEGAL)

Professional Alternatives; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive healthcare coverage

Best-in-class technology stack

Generous and flexible PTO

401(k) and Roth savings plans

Life, accident, and cancer insurance

Job summary

A prominent staffing agency in Houston, TX, seeks an experienced Executive Recruiter for its Legal Services Group. The role requires 3-5 years of full-desk recruitment experience, excellent communication skills, and proficiency in relevant software like Word and Excel. Benefits include comprehensive healthcare, generous PTO, 401(k), and a strong emphasis on work-life balance. Join a respected firm known for exceptional talent solutions to advance your career.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of full-desk, recruiting agency experience.
• Detail-oriented, results-driven.
• Excellent communication and time management skills.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; Bullhorn experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Source and recruit qualified candidates for open job opportunities.
• Identify and convert new sales opportunities.
• Manage all parts of the recruiting process.
• Develop a pipeline of candidate relationships and maintain contact with passive candidates.
• Update data in ATS/CRM and track activity throughout recruiting processes.

Skills

Recruitment agency experience

Communication skills

Time management

Interview skills

Time management

Education

High School diploma

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Bullhorn

Job description

Overview

Job ID#: 31187 — Executive Recruiter, Legal Services Group. Direct-Hire/Full-time | Houston, TX (US)

Professional Alternatives is growing and looking to add an Executive Recruiter to our Legal Services Group. The ideal applicant will be a strong recruitment professional, have excellent relationship-building skills, be self-motivated with a drive for excellence, and have a successful track record of consistently placing top talent.

Key Responsibilities

• Source and recruit qualified candidates for open job opportunities, using our candidate sourcing technology, comprehensive database, social media, job fairs, and industry events.
• Identify, research, contact, and convert new sales opportunities, while serving as a partner and invaluable hiring resource to current clients.
• Manage all parts of the recruiting process (candidate sourcing, screening, qualifying, interviewing, negotiating offers, and follow-up).
• Develop a pipeline of quality candidate relationships and maintain contact with passive candidates and prospects who may be a match in the future.
• Update and enter new data in our ATS/CRM, keeping track of candidate and client activity throughout the sales and recruiting process.

Qualifications & Requirements

• 3-5 years of full-desk, recruiting agency experience.
• Detail-oriented, results-driven, and focused on delivering the best experience to our clients and candidates.
• Excellent communication skills, time management, and interview skills.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint (experience with Bullhorn a plus).
• High School diploma required, Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Job Benefits/Perks

• Comprehensive healthcare, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their families
• Best-in-class technology stack for all employees
• Generous and flexible PTO plan, with time off for holidays
• Strong focus on work-life balance: we believe that quality time outside of the office is important for employee success and happiness
• Quarterly employee lunches and regular happy hour outings
• 401(k) and Roth savings plans for strategic retirement savings
• Life, accident, and cancer insurance coverage for employees and their families

*This position will receive base salary commensurate with experience, commissions, benefits + mileage/expense reimbursement.

About Professional Alternatives

Founded in 1998, Professional Alternatives has earned a reputation as one of the premier staffing and recruiting firms in Texas. With 27+ years of consistent success, we’ve built lasting partnerships by delivering exceptional talent solutions to businesses across a wide range of industries.

Our commitment to excellence has been recognized year after year:

• Named one of Houston’s Largest Staffing Firms by the Houston Business Journal annually since 2001
• Honored multiple times as one of Houston’s Fastest Growing Companies, Best Places to Work, and Best & Brightest Companies to work for in Houston
• Most recently featured on Forbes\' 2025 List of America’s Best Recruiting Firms: Read the full announcement here

Learn more about what makes us a great place to grow your career:

www.proalt.com/work-at-proalt

Founded in 1998, Professional Alternatives is an award-winning recruiting and staffing agency that utilizes technology and relationships to deliver top talent. Connect with us today!