Legal Recruiter

Legally Hired Professionals, Inc; Clark (NJ); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career Growth Opportunities

Hybrid Work Environment

Access to Industry Leaders

Collaborative Team Environment

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking staffing firm as an Executive Search Partner, where you'll leverage your expertise in legal staffing to recruit top talent. This role offers a unique opportunity to develop client relationships with law firms and corporate legal departments while managing the full-cycle recruiting process. With a hybrid work environment and a focus on career growth, you'll be part of a collaborative team dedicated to delivering high-quality legal talent solutions. If you have a passion for talent acquisition and a drive to exceed quotas, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of staffing experience, including 1 year in legal staffing.
• Strong knowledge of legal roles and hiring practices.

Responsibilities

• Recruit and source legal professionals including attorneys and paralegals.
• Manage the full-cycle recruiting process from sourcing to placement.

Skills

Staffing Experience

Legal Staffing Knowledge

Communication Skills

Negotiation Skills

Relationship Building

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Quota Management

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Legally Hired Professionals, Inc. (LHP) is seeking an experienced contract to hire Executive Search Partner (Legal Recruiter) to join our growing team. This role is ideal for a staffing professional with at least three years of experience, including at least one year in legal staffing or the legal field.

Responsibilities:

• Recruit and source legal professionals, including attorneys, paralegals, and legal administrative staff.
• Develop and maintain client relationships with law firms, corporate legal departments, nonprofits, and government agencies to understand their hiring needs.
• Manage the full-cycle recruiting process, from sourcing and screening to placement and offer negotiation.
• Expand the firm’s client base by identifying and engaging with potential business partners.
• Stay informed on hiring trends, salary benchmarks, and legal industry developments.
• Maintain and develop a pipeline of eligible candidates for future open positions.
• Conduct interviews via phone or in-person to assess candidate suitability.
• Qualify or reject candidates based on interview feedback and resume reviews.
• Serve as a point of contact for candidate inquiries.
• Meet weekly quotas related to calls and emails.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of three years of staffing experience, with at least one year in legal staffing or the legal field (law firm, corporate legal department, or legal recruiting).
• Strong knowledge of legal roles, hiring practices, and market trends.
• Proven ability to source, engage, and place high-quality candidates.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Proficiency in LinkedIn Recruiter, applicant tracking systems (ATS), and other sourcing tools.
• Ability to work in a commission-based structure and meet performance targets.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Experience working with Microsoft Office Suite.
• High energy and passion for talent acquisition.
• Demonstrated ability to meet and exceed quotas.

Why Join LHP?

• Opportunity for career growth in a rapidly expanding legal staffing firm.
• Hybrid work environment with remote flexibility.
• Strong professional network and access to industry leaders.
• A collaborative team focused on delivering high-quality legal talent solutions.

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Contract

Job function: Human Resources

Industries: Staffing and Recruiting