Legal Recruiter

PATHWAY LAW FIRM•Beverly Hills, CA

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About The Position

The Legal Recruiter will be responsible for managing the full-cycle recruiting process for attorneys, paralegals, legal assistants, case managers, intake specialists, and other law firm positions. Candidates must have prior recruiting experience specifically within a law firm or legal environment. Experience recruiting for a general corporate environment without law-firm recruiting experience will not meet the requirements for this position. The ideal candidate understands the unique hiring requirements of a personal injury law firm and knows how to identify candidates with the appropriate legal experience, technical skills, and ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

Requirements

Prior recruiting experience within a law firm or legal organization – REQUIRED
Experience recruiting for legal positions such as attorneys, paralegals, legal assistants, case managers, intake specialists, or similar roles
Demonstrated experience managing the full recruiting lifecycle
Strong interviewing and candidate assessment skills
Ability to distinguish between candidates who have genuine hands-on legal experience and those who primarily have general or administrative experience
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple open positions and competing priorities
Professional judgment and discretion when handling confidential candidate and employee information
Proficiency with applicant tracking systems, HRIS platforms, LinkedIn, job boards, and recruiting tools
Prior professional recruiting experience for a law firm or legal organization. General recruiting experience without law-firm recruiting experience will not be considered.

Nice To Haves

Recruiting experience for a plaintiff personal injury law firm
Experience recruiting attorneys, paralegals, legal assistants, case managers, or intake professionals
Familiarity with personal injury litigation and law firm organizational structures
Experience recruiting in California
Experience working in a fast-paced, high-volume law firm environment
Experience developing sourcing strategies for hard-to-fill legal positions

Responsibilities

Manage full-cycle recruiting from job requisition through offer and onboarding
Partner with leadership and department managers to understand hiring needs and develop effective recruiting strategies
Recruit attorneys, paralegals, legal assistants, case managers, intake specialists, and other legal professionals
Source qualified candidates through job boards, LinkedIn, professional networks, referrals, and other recruiting channels
Screen resumes and applications to verify required legal experience and qualifications
Conduct initial interviews and assess candidates for experience, skills, communication, professionalism, and cultural fit
Develop targeted recruiting strategies for difficult-to-fill legal positions
Maintain an active pipeline of qualified legal candidates
Coordinate interviews with hiring managers and leadership
Conduct reference and background checks as appropriate
Manage offer negotiations and communicate offers to selected candidates
Track candidates and recruiting activity within the firm's HR/recruiting systems
Maintain accurate recruiting records and ensure timely follow-up with candidates
Build relationships with legal professionals and maintain a strong candidate network
Assist with improving job descriptions, job postings, interview processes, and recruiting procedures
Monitor recruiting metrics, including time-to-fill, source effectiveness, applicant volume, and hiring outcomes
Represent the firm professionally throughout the recruiting process
Stay informed regarding recruiting trends and the legal employment market