Attorney Recruiter

Chartwell Law • Valley Forge, PA

16d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Attorney Recruiter is a strategic and highly visible role responsible for driving the firm’s attorney hiring efforts through proactive sourcing, strong market engagement, and a best-in-class candidate experience. This individual will partner closely with Directors of Human Resources and firm leadership to identify talent needs, build robust candidate pipelines, and deliver high-quality hires across offices and practice areas. This role goes beyond coordination—success requires actively identifying, engaging, and attracting top legal talent in a competitive market. The ideal candidate brings a strong legal recruiting background, exceptional relationship-building skills, and the ability to operate with urgency and consultative influence.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; J.D. strongly preferred
• 5+ years of recruiting experience, with a strong preference for law firm or professional services recruiting
• Proven success in direct sourcing and placing attorney candidates, including passive talent
• Deep understanding of the legal talent market and competitive hiring landscape
• Strong consultative skills with the ability to influence hiring decisions and advise leadership
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and follow-through
• Ability to manage multiple searches simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
• Discretion and professionalism in handling confidential information
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and experience with Paylocity or similar HRIS/ATS platforms
• Collaborative mindset with a proactive, solutions-oriented approach

Nice To Haves

• Key Competencies: Communicating - Legal Professionals provide the information required by others in a concise, direct, and unambiguous way. They perceive how the message affects the receiver and strive to ensure that the receiver clearly understands the specifics and function of the message.
• Key Competencies: Conflict Management - Legal Professionals address problems openly and objectively and bring substantial conflicts and disagreements into the open with the intention of resolving issues in an unemotional and constructive manner.
• Key Competencies: Professionalism - Legal Professionals set high standards and serve as role models for work performance, ethical conduct, and respect for others. They consistently conduct themselves in a manner consistent with generally accepted moral principles and values and within the guidelines and best practices of their profession.
• Key Competencies: Planning & Priority Setting - Legal Professionals identify priorities and develop detailed action plans that include objectives, accountabilities, time frames, standards, review stages, and contingencies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a proactive attorney recruiting strategy aligned with firm growth goals
• Partner with hiring managers and firm leadership to understand hiring needs, practice group dynamics, and candidate profiles
• Actively source and recruit top attorney talent, including passive candidates, through LinkedIn, networking, referrals, and market outreach
• Build and maintain a strong pipeline of qualified candidates across key markets and practice areas
• Screen and evaluate candidates, providing thoughtful and consultative recommendations to hiring managers
• Build relationships with law schools and support the Summer Associate pipeline
• Track, analyze, and report on recruiting metrics, pipeline activity, and hiring outcomes
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date candidate records within HRIS and applicant tracking systems
• Stay informed on market trends, competitor activity, and innovative sourcing strategies

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior