In-House Legal Recruiter

Maximum ManagementFrazer Jones USA; New York (NY); Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Legal Recruiter to join their remote team. The successful candidate will have a minimum of two years of experience in legal recruitment and will be responsible for sourcing, screening, and placing legal talent. This position offers competitive compensation ranging from $80,000 to $100,000 annually along with benefits like medical, dental, vision, and a 401(k).

Benefits

PTO accrual

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Commuter benefits

401(k)

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of legal recruitment experience (agency or in-house).
• Strong understanding of legal roles across practice areas.
• Ability to manage multiple requisitions independently.

Responsibilities

• Source and attract qualified legal professionals through various channels.
• Develop hiring strategies and draft job descriptions.
• Screen resumes and conduct interviews to assess qualifications.

Skills

Legal recruitment experience

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Interpersonal skills

Proficiency with ATS systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field

J.D.

Tools

Microsoft Office

LinkedIn Recruiter

Job description

Legal Recruiter (In-House)

Location: Remote

Job Type: Full-Time

Compensation: $80,000 – $100,000 annually, depending on experience

Benefits: PTO accrual, medical, dental, vision, commuter benefits, FSA, and 401(k)

Position Summary

A dynamic and experienced Legal Recruiter is sought to join a remote team. This role is responsible for sourcing, screening, and placing top-tier legal talent across various practice areas. Ideal candidates will have at least 2 years of legal recruitment experience and a strong understanding of the legal hiring landscape.

Key Responsibilities

• Source and attract qualified legal professionals through various channels
• Develop hiring strategies and draft job descriptions
• Screen resumes and conduct interviews to assess qualifications and cultural fit
• Coordinate interviews and advise hiring managers throughout the process
• Build relationships with law school career services for intern and clerk pipelines
• Manage full recruitment lifecycle, including offer negotiations
• Maintain accurate recruitment records and metrics
• Advise on market trends, compensation benchmarks, and hiring strategies
• Collaborate with HR and department heads to forecast hiring needs

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of legal recruitment experience (agency or in-house)
• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, Communications, or related field required
• J.D. strongly preferred
• Strong understanding of legal roles across practice areas
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency with ATS systems, Microsoft Office, and LinkedIn Recruiter
• Ability to manage multiple requisitions independently
• Comfort using generative AI tools to enhance recruitment outcomes

Behavioral Competencies

• Exceptional written and verbal communication
• Builds trust and rapport with candidates and stakeholders
• Strategic thinker with strong problem-solving skills
• Effective time management and multitasking
• Maintains discretion and professionalism
• Accuracy in documentation and compliance
• Results-driven with a focus on improving recruitment metrics

Compliance

This role adheres to all federal and New York State/City employment requirements, including:

• Equal opportunity and non-discrimination policies
• Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals
• Compliance with wage and hour laws
• Confidentiality and data privacy standards

The SR Group (UK) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.