Bilingual Virtual Assistant Recruiter
About The Position
The Ward Law Group is seeking a Virtual Assistant Recruiter to lead full-cycle hiring across the entire firm, including legal, operations, corporate functions, and contract roles (Virtual Assistants). This is a Virtual Assistant position as an independent contractor. Paid time off and healthcare benefits are not provided. The role requires evening availability until at least 10:00 PM EST and consistent availability on Saturdays to engage with high volumes of candidates. The ideal candidate is a recruiter who consistently delivers high-quality candidates, effectively manages multiple pipelines, and thrives in a high-volume, metrics-driven environment with urgency and precision.
Requirements
- 3+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience (legal or professional services preferred)
- Experience with SmartRecruiters Applicant Tracking System preferred
- Availability to work evening hours, with shifts extending until at least 10:00 PM EST
- Must be available to work weekends, including Saturdays, to support high candidate volume during peak application times
- Proven ability to source and hire across a wide range of roles, including attorneys, staff, and remote/contract talent
- Strong sourcing skills and experience building pipelines from scratch
- Experience working in high-volume or fast-scaling recruiting environments strongly preferred
- Bilingual English/Spanish required
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage competing priorities
- Proactive, results-driven, and comfortable operating with a high level of accountability
- Computer: Windows: Windows 10, Intel i5 (8th Gen+) or 2GHz and 8 cores 16 GB RAM 256 GB SSD OR Mac: macOS 11 (Big Sur+), Apple M1 or Intel i5 8 GB RAM 256 GB SSD
- Internet: Connection: Wired Ethernet preferred; 5 GHz Wi-Fi acceptable
- Internet Speed: 30 Mbps download 15 Mbps upload
- Latency (Ping): Under 100ms
- USB noise-cancelling headset
- Webcam for daily meetings
Responsibilities
- Own full-cycle recruiting across all areas of the firm: attorneys, legal staff, operations, corporate teams, and Virtual Assistants
- Partner with hiring managers to align on hiring needs, priorities, and timelines
- Develop and execute effective sourcing strategies using LinkedIn, Boolean search, and targeted outreach
- Apply structured screening and filtering criteria to efficiently evaluate large applicant volumes and prioritize top candidates
- Conduct recruiter screenings and present well-qualified candidates with clear summaries
- Build and maintain strong, active pipelines across multiple role types
- Own daily pipeline movement, ensuring no backlog and consistent candidate progression
- Coordinate interviews, assessments, and candidate communication from start to finish
- Ensure a seamless, professional candidate experience at every stage
- Leverage ATS and recruiting tools to manage workflows, track candidate activity, and support efficient hiring processes
- Track and manage recruiting metrics (pipeline health, time-to-fill, conversion rates) to drive performance and decision-making
- Support early talent efforts, including law school outreach and intern pipelines
- Perform additional administrative duties as assigned
Benefits
- Paid time off and healthcare benefits are not provided.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
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