Legal Recruiter

LHH; Delaware; On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k plan

Paid Parental Leave

Personal Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

A leading recruiting firm in Delaware seeks a Legal Search Executive Recruiter to manage the recruitment lifecycle for attorney roles within law firms and corporate legal departments. The role requires proven legal experience, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to understand client hiring needs. The position offers a base salary ranging from $50K to $90K, along with additional incentive compensation. Join us to help provide innovative talent solutions within a diverse work environment.

Qualifications

• Proven legal practice experience with a desire to transition into sales/recruiting.
• Strong understanding of attorney roles.
• Ability to facilitate meetings in a preferred location.

Responsibilities

• Source and interview candidates for attorney roles.
• Conduct cold calling to identify potential leads.
• Develop and maintain a network of potential candidates.
• Collaborate with clients to understand their hiring needs.
• Manage recruitment lifecycle from contact to onboarding.
• Utilize recruitment tools to attract candidates.
• Cultivate client accounts and drive new business.
• Stay updated with industry trends.

Skills

Sales experience

Interpersonal skills

Written communication skills

Job description

The Legal Search Executive Recruiter is responsible for executing the full life cycle of direct hire recruiting for attorney roles within law firms and corporate legal departments. Partners with clients to define strategic objectives and hiring needs. Analyzes hiring needs, determines best recruiting methods, creates and deploys client and role-specific recruiting strategies. Develops client accounts and generates new business through candidate and client leads, referrals and various forms of marketing. Builds and maintains a comprehensive candidate pipeline that addresses client needs. Serves as subject matter expert on market trends, target industries, and roles.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Source and interview candidates for attorney roles within law firms and corporate legal departments.
• Conduct cold calling to identify potential leads and effectively market candidates to clients, showcasing their skills and suitability for specific roles.
• Develop and maintain a network of potential candidates through proactive sourcing and relationship-building.
• Collaborate with clients to understand their hiring needs and provide tailored recruitment solutions.
• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle, from initial contact to offer negotiation and onboarding, on behalf of your candidates and clients.
• Utilize various recruitment tools and platforms to identify and attract candidates.
• Cultivates client accounts and drives new business by leveraging candidate and client leads, referrals and a variety of marketing strategies.
• Keeps up to date with current industry trends and recruitment best practices, while building and maintaining a network of professional contacts through active participation in trade associations and networking organizations.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Proven experience practicing law and the desire to move into a sales/recruiting role.
• Prior sales experience (retail, client services, business development, real estate), is a plus.
• The ability to sit in [Insert City] to facilitate candidate and client meetings is strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of attorney roles and the skills required for success in these positions.
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.

What We Offer:

The anticipated annual base salary range for this position is $50K-90K. Compensation varies based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, experience, education, key skills, and geographic location. In addition to base salary, the position is also eligible for incentive compensation based on achievements outlined in the compensation plan.

As one of the world’s largest employers we believe in talent, not labels, and focus on the diverse and unique skills our people bring. We seek to foster a culture of belonging and purpose, an environment where everyone can thrive and feel engaged, and where difference is respected and valued. Our commitment to equity, equal opportunity, inclusion, and diversity is part of our broader commitment to respecting fundamental human rights across our value chain. The Adecco Group is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

At LHH, our vision is to provide a beautiful working world! With exceptional human care and innovation, we reveal the potential for beauty in the future of work. Aligned with our clients’ business strategy and culture, we craft our talent solutions to provide lasting impact.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Benefit offerings for full-time employment include medical, dental, vision, term life and AD&DD insurance, short-term and long-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, commuter benefits, wellness plans, and a 401k plan or a non-qualified deferred compensation plan. Available paid leave includes Personal Time Off (PTO) on an accrual basis up to 152 hours a year, 10 Paid Holidays, 1 Community Service Day, and up to 6 weeks of Paid Parental Leave. PTO and holiday hours are prorated based on hire date within the calendar year.