Recruiter

JBA International; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

JBA International is seeking a results-driven Recruiter to identify, engage, and place qualified legal professionals in client opportunities. You will manage a robust candidate pipeline, build lasting relationships, and collaborate closely with our sales team to deliver top talent.

You will own end-to-end recruitment from sourcing to placement, maintaining candidate profiles, and driving successful negotiations.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of recruiting experience, preferably in legal staffing or legal search.
• Experience recruiting attorneys, paralegals, or other legal professionals.
• Strong candidate sourcing, interviewing, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to independently manage and prioritize a recruiting pipeline.
• Excellent communication, organization, and follow-through.
• Comfortable with proactive candidate outreach and maintaining ongoing relationships.

Responsibilities

• Source, identify, and recruit attorneys, paralegals, legal secretaries, and other legal professionals.
• Build, maintain, and develop an active pipeline of qualified candidates.
• Proactively contact candidates through database searches, networking, referrals, and direct outreach.
• Conduct candidate interviews and assess qualifications, experience, and career objectives.
• Match candidates with appropriate openings and present qualified talent for consideration.
• Partner with the sales team to understand client requirements and recruiting priorities.
• Coordinate interviews, gather feedback, and maintain communication throughout the hiring process.
• Support offer negotiations and manage candidates through successful placements.
• Maintain accurate candidate profiles, activity notes, and pipeline stages in the applicant tracking system.
• Follow up consistently with candidates and ensure recruiting opportunities continue to progress.
• Meet established recruiting and placement goals.
• Other responsibilities as required

Skills

3+ years recruiting experience

Candidate sourcing

Relationship-building

Excellent communication

Ability to manage recruiting pipeline

Familiarity with ATS & databases

Tools

Applicant Tracking Systems

Job description

As a Recruiter, you will be responsible for identifying, engaging, and placing qualified professionals in opportunities with our clients. You will manage your candidate pipeline, build lasting relationships, and work closely with our sales team to understand client needs and deliver strong candidates.

Our sales team focuses on developing client relationships and generating job opportunities, allowing you to concentrate on recruiting, candidate management, and placements.

We are looking for someone who takes ownership of their work, follows through consistently, and understands that successful recruiting is built on strong relationships and an active pipeline.

Key Responsibilities

• Source, identify, and recruit attorneys, paralegals, legal secretaries, and other legal professionals.
• Build, maintain, and develop an active pipeline of qualified candidates.
• Proactively contact candidates through database searches, networking, referrals, and direct outreach.
• Conduct candidate interviews and assess qualifications, experience, and career objectives.
• Match candidates with appropriate openings and present qualified talent for consideration.
• Partner with the sales team to understand client requirements and recruiting priorities.
• Coordinate interviews, gather feedback, and maintain communication throughout the hiring process.
• Support offer negotiations and manage candidates through successful placements.
• Maintain accurate candidate profiles, activity notes, and pipeline stages in the applicant tracking system.
• Follow up consistently with candidates and ensure recruiting opportunities continue to progress.
• Meet established recruiting and placement goals.
• Other responsibilities as required

Qualifications

• 3+ years of recruiting experience, preferably in legal staffing or legal search.
• Experience recruiting attorneys, paralegals, or other legal professionals.
• Strong candidate sourcing, interviewing, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to independently manage and prioritize a recruiting pipeline.
• Excellent communication, organization, and follow-through.
• Comfortable with proactive candidate outreach and maintaining ongoing relationships.
• Familiarity with applicant tracking systems and recruiting databases.
• Self-motivated, resourceful, and results-oriented.

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary commensurate with experience.
• Commission opportunities tied to successful placements.
• An established sales team and existing client relationships.
• The opportunity to focus on recruiting and placements without primary responsibility for new client acquisition.
• A collaborative, entrepreneurial environment where initiative and results are valued

Who Will Thrive in This Role?

You enjoy recruiting and understand how to turn candidate relationships into successful placements. You are proactive about maintaining your pipeline, consistent with follow-ups, and motivated to deliver results.

You take ownership of your candidates, communicate effectively, and enjoy working in a performance-driven environment.

If you have legal recruiting experience and are looking for an opportunity to grow your placements and earning potential, we would love to hear from you.