Attorney Recruiter

About the role

The Attorney Recruiter is responsible for leading and managing all attorney recruitment efforts for the firm, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, candidate relationship management, and onboarding support. This position works closely with firm leadership, practice group leaders, and the recruiting team to identify hiring needs and attract high-quality legal talent aligned with the firm’s culture and strategic goals.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic recruiting plans for attorney hiring needs.
• Source attorney candidates through job boards, LinkedIn, legal recruiting networks, referrals, law schools, bar associations, and direct outreach.
• Build and maintain a pipeline of qualified attorney candidates for current and future openings.
• Identify passive candidates and conduct targeted outreach campaigns.
• Track market trends, compensation data, and competitor hiring activity.
• Conduct initial screening interviews and assess candidate qualifications, experience, and cultural fit.
• Participate in interviews with partners in need and firm leadership; prepare interview materials and candidate summaries for decision-makers.
• Manage candidate communications throughout the hiring process.
• Ensure timely follow-up and a positive candidate experience.
• Collaborate with leadership to draft and revise attorney job descriptions.
• Manage attorney recruiting workflow and applicant tracking systems.
• Assist with drafting offer letters and compensation discussions.
• Prepare quarterly hiring report.
• Regular communication with firm practice groups to project future hiring needs.
• Develop strong relationships with law schools, legal organizations, and attorney networks.
• Maintain relationships with prior applicants and prospective candidates.
• Serve as a professional ambassador for the firm during recruiting events and networking opportunities.
• Cook up attorney recruiting events, lateral recruiting initiatives, and career fairs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; law degree and practice beneficial.
• Law firm or legal industry experience required.
• Prior recruiting, legal recruiting, HR, or law firm recruiting experience strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of attorney hiring processes and legal industry recruiting.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism.
• Experience with applicant tracking systems and recruiting platforms preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities, and ebb and flow of recruiting needs simultaneously.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Law degree and practice beneficial.
• Law firm or legal industry experience required.
• Prior recruiting, legal recruiting, HR, or law firm recruiting experience strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of attorney hiring processes and legal industry recruiting.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism.
• Experience with applicant tracking systems and recruiting platforms preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities, and ebb and flow of recruiting needs simultaneously.

Skills

• Legal industry networking experience.
• Experience recruiting lateral attorneys or legal support staff.
• Knowledge of attorney compensation structures and hiring trends.
• Strong relationship-building and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with leadership and recruiting staff.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage.
• Retirement savings plans and disability insurance options.
• Employee Assistance Program to aid with work-life balance and related concerns.
• Flexible time off plans encompassing accrued Paid Time Off (PTO), paid parental leave, paid holidays, and multiple other options to help work with employee schedules as needed.

Pay

TBD

Schedule

TBD