Job Description
We are seeking a driven and relationship-focused Direct Hire 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.
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Key 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)
We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.
Required Skills & Experience
• 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
Nice to Have Skills & Experience
• 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
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.