Overview
We are seeking a driven and relationship-focused Recruiter to specialize in placing legal professionals within law firms and corporate legal departments. This role is responsible for managing the full recruitment lifecycle, from client management to candidate sourcing, screening, and placement.
The ideal candidate has experience recruiting attorneys, paralegals, and legal support staff, and thrives in a fast-paced, metrics-driven environment.
Responsibilities
- Manage the full-cycle recruitment process for direct hire placements within law firms and in-house legal departments
- Develop and maintain relationships with hiring managers, partners, and corporate legal teams
- Source, screen, and interview candidates including attorneys, paralegals, legal assistants, and compliance professionals
- Build and maintain a pipeline of qualified legal talent through networking, referrals, and proactive sourcing
- Identify and develop new business opportunities with law firms and corporate clients
- Present qualified candidates and coordinate interviews between clients and candidates
- Negotiate offers, compensation packages, and start dates
- Stay current on legal industry trends, hiring practices, and market compensation
- Maintain accurate records in the applicant tracking system (ATS)
Qualifications
- 2+ years of recruiting experience, preferably in legal recruiting or professional services
- Proven success in direct hire placement or agency recruiting
- Strong understanding of legal roles, including law firm structures and in-house legal teams
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
- Ability to manage multiple searches and priorities simultaneously
- Results-driven with a strong sense of urgency and accountability
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working with Am Law firms or corporate legal departments
- Existing network of legal professionals or clients
- Familiarity with legal compensation structures and billing rates
Key Competencies
- Business development and client management
- Candidate assessment and interviewing
- Negotiation and closing skills
- Time management and organization
- High level of professionalism and confidentiality
Consilio’s True North Values
Excellence - We strive to make every client our advocate
Passion - We DO because we CARE
Collaboration - We win together through teamwork and communication
Agility - We flex, adapt and embrace change
People - We value, respect and invest in our teammates
Vision - We create clarity of purpose and a clear path forward
Consilio, LLC is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.
Originally posted on Himalayas