Senior legal recruiter Job at Burnett Specialists Staffing & Recruiting in Houst

Job Description

Job Posting: Senior Legal Recruiter
Location: Galleria Area, Houston, TX
Position: Full-Time, In-Office

Our client, in the prestigious Galleria area of Houston, is seeking a Senior Legal Recruiter to join their team. If you are a seasoned recruiter with a proven track record in hiring top legal talent, including QC attorneys, Tax Controversy attorneys, Litigation/Trial attorneys, and paralegals, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact on the firm's recruitment strategy and growth.

This role requires a dynamic, self-driven individual who thrives in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment and is comfortable with a traditional office-based, longer hours work setting.
Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Recruitment: Partner with key executives and hiring managers to develop and implement strategic initiatives aimed at attracting high-performing legal talent across multiple practice areas.
• Full-Cycle Recruiting: Lead the full life-cycle recruitment process including sourcing, interviewing, scheduling, negotiating, and closing candidates for various legal roles (QC Attorneys, Tax Controversy Attorneys, Litigation/Trial Attorneys, and Paralegals).
• Branding & Marketing: Design and execute effective employment marketing and branding strategies to attract passive candidates using social media, networks, and various recruiting platforms.
• Candidate Sourcing: Utilize a variety of recruiting channels to build a robust pipeline of qualified legal talent. Conduct direct sourcing, networking, and prospecting to proactively identify potential candidates.
• Collaboration: Build and maintain strong relationships with hiring managers and leadership to stay informed on staffing needs and requisition status. Keep hiring managers up-to-date on candidate progress.
• ATS Management: Ensure the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) is kept up-to-date, accurate, and organized. Manage requisitions and candidate status efficiently.
• Additional Duties: Perform any other tasks or duties as assigned to support recruitment efforts.

Qualifications:

• Experience: 7+ years of experience in a staffing agency or corporate recruiting role, specifically with full life-cycle responsibility for recruiting QC Attorneys, Tax Controversy Attorneys, Litigation/Trial Attorneys, and Paralegals.
• Education: A Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field is required.
• Skills & Abilities:
  • Strong self-starter with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
  • Excellent interviewing and assessment skills to facilitate an effective selection process.
  • Ability to communicate the recruitment process clearly to hiring managers and candidates.
  • Proven expertise in direct sourcing, networking, and building candidate pipelines.
  • Strong negotiation skills to close candidates and manage compensation/offer terms.
  • Highly organized with excellent follow-through, attention to detail, and communication skills (both verbal and written).

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive Salary commensurate with experience.
• Uncapped Bonus Structure - earn additional income based on successful placements.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package including health, dental, vision, 401(k), and more.

This is an exciting opportunity for a legal recruiting professional to join a dynamic and growing team in a thriving legal environment. If you have the experience and skills required for this role, and are eager to contribute to the success of a top-tier law firm, we encourage you to apply!

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Meet The Recruiter

Roxy McCrary
Operations Manager & Staffing Specialist

Roxy joined the Burnett Specialists team in 2021 as part of the Talent Center division. Her ability to match job seekers and candidates with different types of roles and job functions is what makes her such a vital part of our recruiting and staffing team.

Burnett, a Texas-based staffing and recruiting company, has been consistently ranked number 1 by the Houston Business Journal. Our extensive network of connections with hiring managers and candidates across all industries makes us an invaluable asset to your growth and success.

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