Junior Recruiter

Talent Sam; Remote; ZAR 745 000 - 1 077 000; Full time

Job summary

A New York-based legal recruiting firm is seeking a full-time remote Legal Talent Sourcer/Recruiter to assist in placing attorneys at top-tier law firms. This role supports the founder and requires strong outreach skills and organizational abilities. Ideal candidates will hold a Juris Doctor degree and have at least 2 years of relevant experience. Training will be provided for those new to legal recruiting. Flexible remote work environment with performance-based compensation.

Benefits

Hands-on experience in legal recruiting

Training provided

Hourly compensation with performance-based incentives

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in recruitment, sales, legal, or a phone-based role at a U.S. company.
• Availability to work full-time during New York business hours (10 AM–6 PM EST, Monday–Friday).
• Reliable high-speed internet and a quiet home office setup.

Responsibilities

• Conduct cold calls, emails, and outreach to identify and engage attorneys.
• Shadow the founder on candidate prep calls and client discussions.
• Schedule interviews and manage candidate and client follow-ups.
• Develop genuine connections with candidates to align opportunities.
• Stay informed about trends in the legal industry.

Skills

Cold calling

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Detail-oriented

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree

Tools

CRM systems

Zoom

Job description

About Our Client

Our Client is a New York-based legal recruiting firm, specializing in placing exceptional legal talent with top-tier law firms. For the past 20 years, They’ve built a reputation for connecting outstanding attorneys with roles that align with their career goals. They are a small, dynamic team, and are now expanding to include a dedicated remote Talent Sourcer to support their growing practice.

Position Overview

Our Client is hiring a full-time Fully Remote Legal Talent Sourcer / Recruiter to assist their founder in placing attorneys in various roles within top-tier law firms. This role is ideal for someone who loves making connections, enjoys phone-based outreach, and wants to work closely with their founder as their right hand. You’ll be involved in every step of the recruitment process, with training provided to ensure success.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct cold calls, emails, and other outreach to identify and engage attorneys for roles within law firms.
• Shadow the founder on candidate prep calls, client meetings, and strategy discussions to learn the legal recruiting industry.
• Schedule interviews, manage follow-ups, and ensure a smooth process for candidates and clients.
• Develop genuine connections with candidates to understand their career goals and align them with opportunities.
• Keep candidate and client information organized using our client’s CRM tools.
• Stay informed about trends in the legal industry to identify top talent and opportunities.

Qualifications

Education: Juris Doctor (JD) degree required.

Experience: 2+ years of experience in recruitment, sales, legal, or a phone-based role at a U.S. company.

Skills

• Comfortable with cold calling and proactive outreach.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build trust with candidates and clients.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Eager to learn and grow in the legal recruiting industry.

Availability: Must work full-time during New York business hours (10 AM–6 PM EST, Monday–Friday).

Technical Requirements: Reliable high-speed internet, proficiency with remote tools (e.g., Zoom, CRM systems), and a quiet home office setup.

Why Join our client’s company?

• Work directly with our founder, gaining hands‑on experience in legal recruiting.
• No legal recruiting experience? No problem. We’ll train you to succeed.
• Hourly compensation with generous performance‑based incentives.
• Play a key role in connecting top legal talent with prestigious law firms.
• Work from anywhere while being part of a tight‑knit, New York-based team.