Legal Recruiter

North 33; United States; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

A leading legal recruitment firm is seeking a Legal Recruiter to source and place partner-level attorneys with portable books of business exceeding $1 million. The role requires strong industry knowledge, a robust network within the legal sector, and exceptional interpersonal skills. The ideal candidate will proactively recruit, build relationships with law firms, and maintain confidentiality. This full-time position offers competitive compensation and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in legal recruiting, focusing on partner-level placements.
• Proven success in sourcing candidates with verifiable books of business of $1M+.
• Strong understanding of law firm economics and legal market trends.

Responsibilities

• Proactively source and recruit senior-level attorneys with $1M+ portable business.
• Build relationships with managing partners and legal professionals.
• Conduct in-depth candidate assessments for fit and alignment.

Skills

Recruiting experience

Industry knowledge

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Networking

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Legal Recruiter with a proven track record of identifying and placing partner-level attorneys who possess portable books of business exceeding $1 million and bill rates over $1,500/hour. The ideal candidate will have deep industry knowledge, a robust network within the legal sector, and a strong understanding of law firm dynamics and compensation structures.

Practice areas we are sourcing candidates for are: Antitrust, Business Restructuring, Corporate & Transactional, Crisis Management, Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation, Employment, Global Privacy & Cybersecurity, Global White-Collar & Government Investigations, Government & Lobbying Strategies, Government Contracts, Intellectual Property, International Trade, Litigation & Dispute Resolution, Private Client & Wealth Management, Real Estate, Strategic Solutions, Sustainability, Impact & ESG, Tax, Venture, PE, Funds

Client office locations:

USA - Atlanta, Austin, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, LA, Miami, Nashville, NYC, Orange County, SF, Silicon Valley, Washington DC, Wilmington DE

Key Responsibilities:

• Proactively source, qualify, and recruit senior-level attorneys and law firm partners with $1M+ portable business.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with managing partners, firm administrators, and legal professionals across Am Law 200, boutique, and regional law firms.
• Conduct in-depth candidate assessments to verify practice fit, revenue generation, and cultural alignment with client firms.
• Advise both clients and candidates on market trends, compensation expectations, and strategic growth opportunities.
• Collaborate with marketing and research teams to develop targeted campaigns and talent pipelines.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in CRM and applicant tracking systems.
• Ensure strict confidentiality and compliance with all relevant legal and ethical standards.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in legal recruiting, with a focus on partner-level placements.
• Proven success in sourcing candidates with verifiable books of business of $1M+.
• Strong understanding of law firm economics, lateral integration processes, and legal market trends.
• Exceptional interpersonal, negotiation, and communication skills.
• High level of professionalism, discretion, and client service orientation.
• Existing network of law firm partners and decision-makers is a significant plus.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Human Resources

• Industries

  Human Resources Services and Legal Services

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

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