Legal Recruiter - LHH

We are seeking a Legal Executive Recruiter for our remote Irvine based team. LHH brings the resources of a global organization, backed by local market intel, to offer workforce solutions to law firms and corporate legal departments.

During our comprehensive training and onboarding, you will be led by subject matter experts, including former legal professionals and legal recruiters, who will equip you with the skills and knowledge to succeed in your role. You will learn the ins and outs of the industry, from sourcing top legal talent to negotiating lucrative offers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Source and interview candidates for various legal support roles, including paralegals, legal project managers, conflicts attorneys, contract managers, etc.
• Develop and maintain a network of potential candidates through proactive sourcing and relationship-building.
• Collaborate with clients to understand their hiring needs and provide tailored recruitment solutions.
• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle, from initial contact to offer negotiation and onboarding, on behalf of your candidates and clients.
• Utilize various recruitment tools and platforms to identify and attract candidates.

Qualifications:

• Paralegal Certificate or JD or 2+ years of paralegal experience within a law firm or corporate legal department.
• Proven experience in legal recruitment, preferably within a law firm or legal staffing agency, is a plus.
• Prior sales experience (retail, client services, business development, real estate), is a plus.
• The ability to sit in Irvine to facilitate candidate and client meetings is strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of legal support roles and the skills required for success in these positions.
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.

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We are looking to add to our team in 2025 and would love to speak with qualified candidates immediately.

The anticipated base salary for this position is $50,000, unless outlined below, with limitless earning potential through our uncapped commission structure, allowing top performers to maximize their income.

Anticipated Salary:

California – $66,560

Colorado – $55,000

New York City; Nassau, Suffolk, and Westchester Counties – $62,400

New York – All Other Locations, in NY – $58,458.40

Washington – $67,724.80

Benefit offerings for full-time employment may include medical, dental, vision, term life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, wellness plans and reimbursement and retirement programs. Available paid leave may include paid time off, parental leave, and holiday pay.

Equal opportunity employer minorities/women/veterans/disabled.