Legal Recruiter - Recruiting Manager - Remote

Ascendo Resources; United States; In loco; USD 110.000 - 170.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Ascendo Resources LLC is seeking a results-driven recruiter to run a full desk in a business development oriented role. You will own every stage from winning new firm relationships to sourcing, placing candidates, and managing offers, working directly with partners.

You will build and expand relationships with AmLaw 100/200, regional and local firms, recruiting attorneys, paralegals, and other legal professionals.

Competenze

• 3+ years of recruiting experience in legal or professional services.
• Business development experience or ability to originate client relationships.
• Ability to run a desk independently and manage pipeline, targets, and time.
• Strong understanding of law firm structures and legal career paths.
• Creative sourcing for passive talent using LinkedIn and other networks.
• Excellent communication and discretion with confidential conversations.
• Comfort with metrics: submittals, interviews, offers, and placements.

Mansioni

• Run a full desk from client intake through placement and follow-up.
• Develop new business by identifying, pitching, and winning law firm clients.
• Grow existing client relationships through regular check-ins and market insights.
• Recruit for attorney, paralegal, and legal professional positions.
• Source passive and active candidates through LinkedIn and networks.
• Build relationships with legal talent at all levels and manage offers.
• Screen and interview candidates on experience, specialty, compensation, and goals.
• Research law firms to understand culture and hiring needs.
• Partner with hiring partners to define criteria and write job descriptions.
• Present candidates, prepare for interviews, and manage offers and start dates.
• Maintain accurate records in ATS/CRM and track compensation trends.

Conoscenze

Full desk ownership

Business development

Candidate sourcing

Relationship building

Interviewing

Negotiations

ATS/CRM proficiency

Formazione

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Strumenti

LinkedIn Recruiter

ATS/CRM systems

Descrizione del lavoro

Ascendo Resources is a legal recruiting firm that places attorneys, paralegals, and other legal professional staff with law firms across AmLaw 100 and AmLaw 200, regional, and local firms.

This role combines business development and recruiting. You’ll run a full desk, owning every stage from winning new firm relationships and opening searches through sourcing, placing candidates, and managing offers. You’ll work directly with our partners.

Responsibilities:

• Run a full desk: own your searches and pipeline end to end, from client intake through placement and follow-up
• Develop new business by identifying, pitching, and winning law firm clients, from AmLaw 100 and 200 firms to regional and local firms
• Grow existing client relationships through regular check-ins, market insights, and repeat searches
• Recruit for attorney, paralegal, and legal professional positions
• Source passive and active candidates through LinkedIn, professional networks, bar associations, and referrals
• Build lasting relationships with legal talent at all levels, from paralegals and associates to partners
• Screen and interview candidates on experience, specialty, compensation, and career goals
• Research law firms to understand their culture, strengths, and hiring needs
• Partner with hiring partners and managing attorneys to define search criteria and write job descriptions
• Present candidates, prepare them for interviews, and manage offers, negotiations, and the transition to start date
• Maintain accurate records in our ATS/CRM and track compensation and market trends

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of recruiting experience in legal, professional services, or executive search (agency experience preferred)
• Business development experience, or a demonstrated ability to originate client relationships and close new business
• Ability to run a desk independently, managing your own pipeline, targets, and time
• Strong understanding of law firm structures and legal career paths
• Creative sourcing skills, especially for passive talent, using LinkedIn Recruiter and similar tools
• Excellent communication and the judgment to handle confidential conversations discreetly
• Comfort with metrics: submittals, interviews, offers, and placements