Legal Recruiter

Witherite Law Group•Dallas, TX

13h•Onsite

About The Position

Witherite Law Group (WLG) is a personal injury law firm specializing in motor vehicle accidents. Our vision is to improve the life of each person we serve. Whether it is for our employees, our clients, or our community, WLG puts people first, provides unmatched expertise, and displays integrity in every situation. Our attorneys and staff are committed to helping injured clients get the care and service they deserve. We take care of the complex legal work so that our clients can focus on recovery and getting their lives back. We are determined to help our clients get the settlement they deserve, and we will be by our client’s side every step of the way. This firm is a Top 100 Places to Work recipient and a National Top Workplace honoree. We are proud of these achievements and honored to be among this prestigious list of companies. Our culture is special. But you can’t just take our word for it...apply today and join the WLG family. We are seeking an experienced and strategic Legal Recruiter to support the full-cycle recruitment of attorneys and legal support staff across the firm. This role serves as a trusted partner to hiring managers, providing guidance on hiring strategy, market conditions, and candidate selection while ensuring a professional and efficient recruitment process.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required (Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred)
Minimum of 5 years of legal recruiting experience, with demonstrated success recruiting attorneys and legal support staff
Prior experience recruiting in a law firm environment required
Strong interviewing skills with the ability to evaluate complex legal backgrounds and practice areas
Excellent communication, relationship-building, and consultative skills
Proven ability to manage multiple requisitions and priorities in a fast-paced environment
High level of professionalism, discretion, and integrity

Nice To Haves

Experience recruiting for a plaintiff personal injury firm is a major plus

Responsibilities

Manage full-cycle recruitment for attorneys, paralegals, case managers, legal assistants, and other support staff
Partner closely with hiring managers to understand hiring needs, role requirements, and ideal candidate profiles
Conduct in-depth interviews to assess legal expertise, practice-area experience, career progression, and cultural fit
Review resumes, writing samples, bar status (where applicable), and other credentials to evaluate qualifications
Develop and execute effective sourcing strategies using job boards, professional networks, referrals, and social media
Guide candidates through the interview process while ensuring timely communication and an exceptional candidate experience
Coordinate and schedule interviews, working collaboratively with candidates and internal stakeholders
Lead offer development, negotiation, and closing strategies to secure top talent
Build and maintain strong relationships with candidates, hiring managers, firm leadership, and external recruiting partners
Ensure compliance with all legal, regulatory, and internal hiring requirements
Track and manage requisitions through the applicant tracking system (ATS) and maintain accurate recruiting data
Stay current on legal hiring trends, market conditions, compensation benchmarks, and competitor practices
Represent the firm professionally and strengthen the firm’s employer brand within the legal community
Perform other recruiting-related duties as assigned