Legal Recruiter
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Job Description:
Legal Recruiter
Job Summary
The Legal Recruiter is responsible for supporting the recruitment process for US document review and other positions. This role is responsible for recruiting, staffing, and onboarding attorneys and legal professionals for large-scale, project-based document review engagements across the United States. The successful candidate will work closely with Recruiting Leadership, Review Management, Operations, and other Staffing teams to ensure timely and accurate staffing aligned with active and upcoming client projects.
This position requires regular availability during standard United States business hours to effectively support candidates, hiring managers, and recruiting activities across multiple U.S. time zones. The position is fully remote.
Essential Job Responsibilities
- Source and identify candidates for legal positions through various recruiting channels.
- Conduct initial candidate screenings and coordinate interviews with hiring managers.
- Maintain and update Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) to ensure accurate candidate records.
- Provide excellent customer service and communication to candidates and hiring managers throughout the recruitment process.
- Document and maintain recruitment activities, candidate records, and hiring data.
- Support full life cycle recruiting activities, including candidate onboarding and new hire coordination.
- Partner with recruiters, hiring managers, and HR team members to support staffing needs.
- Assist in implementing recruiting best practices and process improvements.
- Participate in recruitment events, networking opportunities, and talent pipeline development.
- Ensure a positive candidate experience and efficient recruiting operations.
Work Schedule
- Regular availability during standard United States business hours is required.
- Flexibility to support recruiting activities across multiple U.S. time zones may be required based on business needs.
Qualifications & Requirements
Education
Required:
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Preferred:
- Coursework or certification in Human Resources, Recruiting, or Talent Acquisition.
Experience
Required:
- 1-3 years of recruiting, talent acquisition, human resources, or related experience.
Preferred:
- Experience recruiting for legal, professional services, or corporate positions.
- Experience using Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and recruiting technologies.
Skills
- Active Listening
- Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
- Candidate Screening
- Candidate Sourcing
- Communication
- Customer Service
- Interview Coordination
- Human Resources (HR)
- Interpersonal Communication
- Microsoft Office
- Onboarding Support
- Organization and Attention to Detail
- Recruiting Processes
- Relationship Building
- Social Media Recruiting
- Talent Acquisition
- Time Management
Certifications
Required:
- None
Preferred:
- SHRM-CP, PHR, LinkedIn Recruiter Certification, or other recruiting-related certification.
Physical Requirements
Ability to work in an office or remote environment and perform tasks that may require prolonged sitting, computer use, and use of standard office equipment.
Your specific salary will be determined based on several factors:
Location-based market rate for the role
Your abilities in relation to the job specification
Performance during screening and interview
Pay parity with the wider team in the considered location
Further details about the package will be provided during the initial screening call with the Talent Acquisition Team.
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