EverStaff is hiring: Legal Recruiter in Independence

Job Description

Legal Recruiter Opening

About EverStaff:

EverStaff is a leading recruiting and staffing firm committed to providing top-tier talent to businesses across various industries. We are passionate about connecting job seekers with companies where they can thrive and make an impact. As a trusted partner for talent acquisition, we offer personalized and effective recruiting services to meet the needs of our clients.

Job Summary:

As a Legal Recruiter at EverStaff, you will play a critical role in sourcing, attracting, and placing top-tier legal professionals in permanent and temporary roles within law firms and corporate legal departments. You will be responsible for managing the full recruitment cycle, from identifying and sourcing talent to conducting interviews and making successful placements. Additionally, you will work closely with our clients to understand their specific hiring needs and deliver effective legal staffing solutions. This role is ideal for a motivated individual with excellent communication skills, industry knowledge, and a passion for connecting legal talent with the right opportunities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the full recruitment life cycle for legal roles, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and placing attorneys, paralegals, legal assistants, and other legal support staff.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with legal professionals and clients to understand their staffing needs and provide tailored recruiting solutions.
• Source candidates using various methods such as job boards, social media, networking events, referrals, and legal industry associations.
• Conduct interviews and assess candidates' qualifications, legal expertise, and cultural fit with client organizations.
• Collaborate with clients to understand the scope of legal roles, including specific job requirements, responsibilities, and qualifications needed for each position.
• Negotiate and extend job offers to candidates, ensuring alignment with both candidate and client expectations.
• Maintain accurate and organized documentation of all recruitment activities, including candidate records, communication, and placements.
• Meet or exceed key performance indicators (KPIs) such as placements, interviews, client satisfaction, and time-to-fill.
• Stay updated on industry trends and labor market conditions within the legal sector.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience in legal recruiting or staffing, ideally within a law firm or recruiting agency.
• Strong understanding of legal roles, including attorney, paralegal, and legal support functions.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage multiple open roles simultaneously and prioritize tasks efficiently.
• Proficient with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), Microsoft Office Suite, and recruiting tools.
• High level of professionalism, integrity, and commitment to both client and candidate satisfaction.
• Strong knowledge of recruiting techniques, including social media recruiting, active sourcing methods, and industry networking.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and commission structure.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off, birthdays, and holidays.
• Professional development opportunities.
• President's Club Trips.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Hybrid or remote work schedule.

If you feel you have the above qualifications, please apply for immediate consideration.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, ethnicity, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, protected veteran status or any other protected status under the law.

EverStaff is an equal opportunity employer (M/F/D/V/SO/GI)