Talent Acquisition Specialist, Lateral Attorney Focus

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

Talent Acquisition Specialist / Lateral Attorney Recruiter

Location: Texas

About The Opportunity

Kelley Kronenberg is adding a Talent Acquisition Specialist / Lateral Attorney Recruiter to its Human Resources team. Day to day, you’ll run full-cycle recruiting for staff and support positions across the Firm; while also bieing integral to a high-impact piece of our growth strategy: identifying and building relationships with lateral partners, of-counsel attorneys, and small firm owners who could be a fit to join Kelley Kronenberg. It’s a role that blends traditional recruiting with real strategic sourcing, and gives you visibility into how the Firm grows.

This position can be out of one of our Texas offices or fully remote.

Your Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruiting for Firm staff roles, from reviewing applications and screening candidates to keeping a strong pipeline moving.
• Partner with Business Unit Leaders to define hiring needs and build accurate, compelling job postings.
• Source candidates through networking, referrals, social platforms, and other creative channels.
• Drive recruiting efforts of Partner-Level Attorneys with Books of Business and potential Law Firm acquisitions
• Represent the Firm at job fairs and recruiting events, and help shape a positive candidate experience from first contact through offer.
• Identify and cultivate relationships with lateral partners, of-counsel attorneys, and small firm owners who may be a fit for a lateral hire or firm/group acquisition.
• Research and map firms and attorneys with portable books of business in target practice areas and markets.
• Work directly with the Managing Partner and practice group leaders to shape lateral and acquisition strategy, managing sensitive outreach and early conversations with discretion.
• Maintain a dedicated pipeline for lateral and acquisition opportunities, separate from standard recruiting.

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 engaging candidates at every level, including senior attorneys and firm owners.
• Sound judgment and the ability to handle confidential conversations professionally.
• Comfort with applicant tracking systems and Microsoft Office.

Why Kelley Kronenberg

This role sits at the intersection of traditional recruiting and firm growth strategy; you won’t just fill open seats, you’ll help shape which practices and partners join the Firm next. We offer competitive pay, comprehensive health benefits, a 401(k) with employer match, generous PTO, competitive bonus structure, and a collaborative team where your work has visible impact.

Confidentiality & Equal Opportunity

All inquiries are handled in confidence. Kelley Kronenberg is not accepting resumes or referrals from search firms for this position. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you’re ready to combine full-cycle recruiting with a direct role in the Firm’s growth strategy, we’d love to hear from you!