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Attorney Recruiter

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$85K - $125K/yr

We're growing our in-house talent acquisition team and looking to add an Attorney Recruiter who will focus specifically on attorney hiring. This role is for someone who already lives in the legal ...

Attorney Recruiter

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$85K - $125K/yr

We're growing our in-house talent acquisition team and looking to add an Attorney Recruiter who will focus specifically on attorney hiring. This role is for someone who already lives in the legal ...

The Attorney Recruiter is a strategic and highly visible role responsible for driving the firm's attorney hiring efforts through proactive sourcing, strong market engagement, and a best-in-class ...

Job Type Full-time Description The Attorney Recruiter is a strategic and highly visible role responsible for driving the firm's attorney hiring efforts through proactive sourcing, strong market ...

Attorney Recruiter- 3636121

Dallas, TX · Hybrid

$85K - $95K/yr

Job Title: Attorney Recruiter Location: Dallas TX 75201 Salary/Payrate: $85K-$95K and AWESOME benefits!!! Work Environment: They prefer this position to be onsite 100%; however there is some ...

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How much do attorney recruiter jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for attorney recruiter in the United States is $117,500.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $93,500.00 and $142,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some common challenges attorney recruiters face when matching candidates with law firms?

Attorney Recruiters often navigate challenges such as aligning candidate skills and career goals with the specific needs and cultures of law firms. The legal industry can be highly specialized, so understanding nuanced practice areas and firm expectations is crucial. Additionally, recruiters must manage confidentiality, coordinate complex interview processes, and address relocation or compensation negotiations. Success in this role requires strong communication, adaptability, and a thorough understanding of both candidate motivations and client requirements.

What does an attorney recruiter do?

Attorney recruiters, sometimes known as legal recruiters, identify qualified lawyers for specific positions at law firms and refer them for employment. In this role, you search databases of attorneys and legal job boards to determine which candidates would be a good match for the current opening at your client's firm. You reach out to qualified candidates and interview them, explaining the job opening and describing what your client is looking for in an attorney. If the candidate is interested, you send their information to your client to move forward in the interview process. Other job duties may include negotiating benefits packages to make job offers more attractive and conducting exit interviews for lawyers leaving your client's firm. Attorney recruiters typically work with successful attorneys who have worked in the field for several years, not entry-level lawyers who are seeking their first jobs; recruiters are usually paid on commission once the client hires the person you found in your search.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an attorney recruiter?

To thrive as an Attorney Recruiter, you need a strong understanding of legal industry trends, talent acquisition strategies, and typically a background in human resources or legal recruiting. Experience with applicant tracking systems (ATS), recruiting databases, and occasionally certifications like AIRS or SHRM are valuable. Exceptional interpersonal skills, networking abilities, and persuasive communication set top recruiters apart in building relationships with candidates and law firms. These skills ensure the efficient placement of qualified legal professionals and contribute to the success and growth of law firms or legal departments.
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Infographic showing various Attorney Recruiter job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Locum Tenens, 79% Full Time, 4% Part Time, and 16% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $117,500 per year, or $56.5 per hour.

$85K - $125K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

Help Us Build the Team Behind One of California's Top Plaintiff Employment Firms

At Shegerian & Associates, we've recovered over $1 billion for workers across California. That kind of result doesn't happen by accident. It starts with hiring the right attorneys. We're growing our in-house talent acquisition team and looking to add an Attorney Recruiter who will focus specifically on attorney hiring.

This role is for someone who already lives in the legal recruiting world. You know the law schools, you've worked OCI, and you've built genuine relationships with career services offices, but you're also just as comfortable sourcing experienced attorneys, working passive candidates, and tapping into bar associations and legal networks across the state. You know how to turn a casual conversation into a future hire, whether that hire is a 3L or a senior associate. Our open roles aren't easy to fill. We're after top-tier talent at every level, and that takes creativity, persistence, and the kind of follow-up that separates good recruiters from great ones.

What You'll Do

  • Partner with our existing talent acquisition team to support the full attorney recruitment cycle, including sourcing, outreach, screening, scheduling, and evaluating candidates from first contact through offer
  • Support our law school recruiting strategy, including OCI participation, resume collects, callback interviews, and on-campus events
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with law school career services offices, student organizations, affinity groups, and faculty across California and key target schools
  • Proactively identify and engage passive attorney candidates through LinkedIn, bar association directories, alumni networks, and trusted referrals
  • Tackle hard-to-fill searches with creative sourcing strategies. These are not roles that get filled by posting and waiting
  • Bring relentless follow-up. Candidates don't fall off your radar, and "not right now" becomes "yes" six months later
  • Represent S&A at legal networking events, bar association mixers, CLEs, law school events, and recruitment activities, including occasional evenings and weekends
  • Conduct initial interviews to assess qualifications, communication, and cultural fit
  • Partner directly with firm leadership to understand what each attorney role truly needs and build a smart sourcing strategy to find it
  • Keep our ATS and recruitment pipeline accurate, organized, and actionable
  • Support a smooth, thoughtful onboarding experience that makes new hires feel welcome from day one

Requirements

  • Minimum 2 year of recruiting experience in the legal field, with direct experience recruiting attorneys
  • Demonstrated experience with OCI and law school recruiting. You understand the cycle, the timelines, and how to build relationships with career services
  • Strong relationships within the California legal community, including law school career services offices, bar associations, and practicing attorneys
  • A proven track record of filling hard-to-fill attorney roles through creative sourcing and proactive outreach
  • Exceptional follow-up. You treat every candidate relationship as a long-term investment, not a one-time transaction
  • A natural connector who's personable, polished, and trusted quickly by candidates and stakeholders alike
  • A collaborative mindset and the ability to work seamlessly within an existing talent acquisition team
  • Comfortable and confident with cold outreach, networking events, and representing the firm publicly
  • Highly organized with strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Proficient in ATS software, LinkedIn, and Microsoft Office Suite
  • Bachelor's degree

Benefits

What We Offer:

  • Industry-Leading Benefits:
  • Competitive pay-$85,000-$125,000 BOE
  • Firm pays 100% of premiums for dental and vision
  • Firm pays 100% of all Silver-level medical plans
  • Firm contributes approximately 10% toward retirement (3% Safe Harbor + 7% Profit Sharing)
  • $500 annual FSA contribution
  • Time for Life: Accrual of 80 hours of PTO (additional 40 hours on 3rd anniversary), 40 hours sick pay, plus your birthday off as a fully paid day.

If this sounds like the work you've been looking for, we'd love to hear from you!