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Legal Talent Recruiter

Virginia, IL · On-site

$80K - $97K/yr

Two years of direct Legal Recruiting experience is required for consideration. We are looking for a Legal Talent Recruiter to manage the end-to-end recruitment process, ensuring a professional ...

Establish and maintain relationships with legal search firms * Assist the Director of Career Development and/or Chief Legal Talent Officer with recruiting efforts * Assist with student recruiting as ...

Establish and maintain relationships with legal search firms * Assist the Director of Career Development and/or Chief Legal Talent Officer with recruiting efforts * Assist with student recruiting as ...

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To do that, we need the absolute best talent. We're big enough to give you all the resources you ... The Director of Legal Operations is a strategic leader responsible for enabling a high-performing ...

To do that, we need the absolute best talent. We're big enough to give you all the resources you ... The Director of Legal Operations is a strategic leader responsible for enabling a high-performing ...

... initiatives for talent management and resourcing. · Stays abreast of market and competitor ... Director of Legal Personnel and Development and the Director of Professional Development and ...

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How much do director legal talent jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 11, 2026, the average yearly pay for director legal talent in the United States is $139,444.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $109,000.00 and $160,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Director Legal Talent vs Legal Recruiter?

AspectDirector Legal TalentLegal Recruiter
CredentialsTypically requires a law degree, extensive legal industry experience, and leadership skillsOften requires a bachelor's degree, recruiting certifications, and knowledge of legal hiring
Work EnvironmentStrategic leadership within legal departments or firms, overseeing talent acquisition and developmentRecruitment agencies or in-house HR teams focusing on sourcing legal professionals
Employer & Industry UsageLegal departments, law firms, corporate legal teamsLegal staffing agencies, law firms, corporate HR departments

The main difference is that the Director Legal Talent focuses on strategic talent management and leadership within legal organizations, while the Legal Recruiter specializes in sourcing and hiring legal professionals. The Director typically has more seniority, industry experience, and a broader scope of responsibilities related to talent development.

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Legal Talent Recruiter

Virginia, IL • On-site

Modern Family Law
Law Firms • 11 - 50 employees

$80K - $97K/yr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 9 days ago


Key responsibilities

  • Manage the end-to-end recruitment process for legal and corporate talent, including sourcing, reviewing applications, conducting interviews, and facilitating offers and onboarding.

  • Serve as the primary point of contact for job seekers, ensuring a positive and professional candidate experience.

  • Collaborate with hiring managers and the People & Culture team to develop relationships with candidates and ensure compliance with inclusivity standards and labor laws.


Job description

Modern Family Law, a rapidly expanding national family law firm, is seeking an experienced and innovative Legal Talent Recruiter to support our recruiting efforts for both legal and corporate talent. Modern Family Law offers competitive compensation, a wide range of benefits, and a culture built on family values. This role is remote, but the Legal Talent Recruiter must reside in Virginia. Two years of direct Legal Recruiting experience is required for consideration.

We are looking for a Legal Talent Recruiter to manage the end-to-end recruitment process, ensuring a professional candidate experience while sourcing top-tier talent to join our growing team. The recruiter will work closely with Modern Family Law Hiring managers and the Talent Acquisition department to ensure that the Firm achieves success in its recruiting efforts. This is a critical role in maintaining the firm's standards of excellence and fostering a dynamic, inclusive, and collaborative workplace.

Responsibilities include:
  • Maintaining the Applicant Tracking System (ATS), including publishing of all job postings.
  • Source and recruit legal talent to fill positions in current or future firm locations under the guidance of departmental leadership.
  • Post and source for corporate talent as needed.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for job seekers, ensuring a positive and professional candidate experience.
  • Develop thoughtful and professional relationships with candidates to positively represent the firm.
  • Recruit and source top talent in alignment with strategies outlined by the Director of People & Culture, the Legal Talent Recruiting Manager, and the Chief Executive Officer.
  • Review candidate applications, including resumes, cover letters, and writing samples, and exercise independent judgment to evaluate qualifications.
  • Conduct Zoom interviews, document observations, and identify candidates for further consideration.
  • Schedule and facilitate interviews between hiring managers and candidates, ensuring compliance with inclusivity standards and labor laws.
  • Collaborate with People & Culture team members on compensation, benefits, and offer packages.
  • Prepare accurate offer letters and on-boarding documents for selected candidates.
  • Support onboarding tasks for new hires in coordination with the People & Culture Coordinator and Manager.
Skills and Competencies:
  • Professional communication skills to interact effectively with all levels of staff.
  • Proactive, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities independently.
  • Strong organizational skills and the ability to deliver under tight deadlines.
  • Flexibility to adapt to shifting priorities and emergent issues.
  • Ability to work evenings or weekends as necessary.
  • Capacity to handle routine or urgent issues in a remote-first work environment.
Mandatory Notices for Applicants:

ADA Compliance: Candidates must be able to perform the role’s duties with or without reasonable accommodations. Requests for accommodations should be made to the Director of People Operations in advance.

Compensation and Benefits: Salary Range: $80,000-$97,500, adjusted for experience, location, and job-related factors. Comprehensive benefits package includes health insurance, HSA/FSA options, short-term and long-term disability, dental and vision care, life insurance, 401(k), vacation, sick time, and access to an employee assistance program. Additional voluntary benefits include accident insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, critical illness insurance, long-term care insurance, and pet insurance. Commuter and transit benefits may be available in some locations.

  • Reliable remote work setup, including a high-speed internet connection and a functional workstation.
  • A minimum of two (2) years of legal recruiting experience is required.
  • This is not an HR Generalist or Technical Recruiter role - Direct Legal sourcing and recruitment experience for a law firm or legal recruiting agency is required for consideration
  • Skilled in LinkedIn Recruiter sourcing for hard-to-fill roles.
  • Proficiency in HRIS and ATS systems, including familiarity with Salesforce.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Adobe, and Zoom.
  • College degree preferred.
  • Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
  • Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
  • Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
  • Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
  • Short Term & Long Term Disability
  • Training & Development
  • Work From Home
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