Remote Talent Acquisition – Lateral Attorney Recruiter

Kelley Kronenberg; Sugar Land (TX); Remote; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Comprehensive health benefits

401(k) with employer match

Generous PTO

Competitive bonus structure

Job summary

Kelley Kronenberg is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist / Lateral Attorney Recruiter to join its HR team. This role blends traditional recruiting with strategic sourcing to identify and engage lateral partners, of-counsel attorneys, and small firm owners who could join Kelley Kronenberg.

The position can be Texas-office based or fully remote, with exposure to growth strategy and high-impact hiring initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Law, or a related field.
• Minimum five years of experience managing the full recruitment and hiring cycle.
• Prior experience recruiting for attorneys with Books of Business prioritized.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, comfortable with engagement at all levels.
• Sound judgment and ability to handle confidential conversations professionally.
• Comfort with applicant tracking systems and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruiting for Firm staff roles from applications to pipeline management.
• Partner with Business Unit Leaders to define hiring needs and write compelling job postings.
• Source candidates through networking, referrals, and social channels.
• Drive recruiting efforts for Partner-Level Attorneys with Books of Business.
• Represent the Firm at job fairs and events; shape a positive candidate experience.
• Cultivate relationships with lateral partners and small firm owners for potential hires or acquisitions.
• Research firms and attorneys with portable books of business in target markets.
• Collaborate with Managing Partner and practice leaders on lateral and acquisition strategy.
• Maintain a dedicated pipeline for lateral and acquisition opportunities.

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Confidentiality

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or Law

Tools

Applicant Tracking Systems

Social sourcing platforms

Job description

Kelley Kronenberg is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist / Lateral Attorney Recruiter to join its HR team. This role blends traditional recruiting with strategic sourcing to identify and engage lateral partners, of-counsel attorneys, and small firm owners who could join Kelley Kronenberg.

The position can be Texas-office based or fully remote, with exposure to growth strategy and high-impact hiring initiatives.