Senior Legal Recruiter

Epiq; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Epiq is seeking a Senior Legal Recruiter responsible for managing the recruitment process for legal roles. This role involves sourcing, screening, and hiring candidates while collaborating with hiring managers. The ideal candidate will possess a strong legal recruitment background and be driven to align recruitment efforts with organizational goals.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in recruiting, particularly in legal roles.
• Proficiency with ATS platforms like Workday and Greenhouse.
• Professional certification like PHR or SHRM-CP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle recruitment for legal positions across multiple areas.
• Manage recruitment activities through Applicant Tracking Systems.
• Coordinate interview logistics and ensure a professional candidate experience.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Sourcing techniques

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources

Master’s degree in Human Resources

Tools

Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Job Description:

Job Summary

The Senior Legal Recruiter plays a critical role in identifying and attracting top-tier legal talent across the organization. This position is responsible for managing the end-to-end recruitment process for legal roles, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and hiring candidates. The ideal candidate will be a trusted partner to hiring managers, ensuring a seamless, efficient, and candidate-centric recruitment experience while contributing to broader Talent Acquisition goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle recruitment for legal positions across multiple practice areas and geographies.

• Develop and execute proactive sourcing strategies to attract diverse and qualified talent.

• Screen resumes, conduct interviews, and assess candidates for skills, experience, and cultural fit.

• Partner with hiring managers to understand business needs, define job requirements, and advise on recruitment best practices.

• Manage recruitment activities through Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), ensuring timely updates and data accuracy.

• Coordinate interview logistics and ensure a consistent and professional candidate experience.

• Negotiate job offers and support pre-boarding and onboarding processes in collaboration with HR and operations teams.

• Maintain accurate documentation of hiring activity and candidate records in compliance with internal policies and external regulations.

• Contribute to process improvements, TA projects, and employer branding initiatives to enhance the overall hiring strategy.

• Collaborate with HR partners to align recruitment efforts with organizational goals and workforce planning.

Qualifications

• Required: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field or Master’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Psychology, or a related discipline.

• Required: Minimum of 5 years of experience in recruiting, with a strong focus on legal or professional services roles.

• Experience using ATS platforms such as Workday, SuccessFactors, Greenhouse or similar.

• Full-cycle recruitment expertise

• Legal industry knowledge and understanding of legal talent requirements

• Proficiency with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)

• Strong sourcing techniques (LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean search, referrals, etc.)

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Negotiation and offer management

• Relationship building with internal stakeholders

• Process improvement and attention to detail

• Familiarity with HR processes, compliance, and onboarding

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint)

• High level of professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality

• Professional certification such as PHR, SHRM-CP, or equivalent is preferred.

Work Environment

• This role typically operates in a professional office setting or remote work environment.

• The position may require sitting or standing for extended periods and frequent use of office tools and equipment.

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!

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