Legal Talent Recruiter

Modern Family Law

Legal Talent Recruiter managing attorney and corporate hiring for a rapidly expanding national family law firm. Sourcing candidates, conducting interviews, and supporting offers and onboarding remotely from Virginia.

Posted 8/14/2026full-timeRemote • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $80,000 - $97,500 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in legal recruiting, including sourcing and evaluating candidates for law firms, while ensuring a positive candidate experience and compliance with labor laws. Proficient in utilizing ATS and HRIS systems to manage recruitment processes effectively.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Legal Recruiting ExperienceLinkedIn Recruiter SourcingATS ProficiencyHRIS FamiliarityProfessional Communication Skills

ATS Keywords

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Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills

Legal RecruitingCandidate EvaluationJob Posting ManagementInterview FacilitationOffer Letter Preparation

Soft Skills

Detail-OrientedOrganizational SkillsProactive Problem SolvingFlexibilityPositive Candidate Experience

Tools & Technologies

Applicant Tracking SystemHRISSalesforceMicrosoft Office SuiteZoom

Industry Keywords

Legal Talent SourcingLabor Law ComplianceRemote WorkCandidate Relationship ManagementOnboarding Support

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Maintain the Applicant Tracking System (ATS), including publishing all job postings
Source and recruit legal talent for current or future firm locations under departmental leadership
Post and source for corporate talent as needed
Serve as the primary point of contact for job seekers and ensure a positive, professional candidate experience
Develop professional relationships with candidates to represent the firm positively
Recruit and source talent according to strategies from the Director of People & Culture, Legal Talent Recruiting Manager, and Chief Executive Officer
Review applications, resumes, cover letters, and writing samples and evaluate qualifications independently
Conduct Zoom interviews, document observations, and identify candidates for further consideration
Schedule and facilitate hiring-manager interviews while ensuring inclusivity and labor-law compliance
Collaborate with People & Culture on compensation, benefits, and offer packages
Prepare offer letters and onboarding documents
Support onboarding tasks for new hires with the People & Culture Coordinator and Manager

Requirements

What you’ll need

Reliable remote work setup with high-speed internet and a functional workstation
Minimum of two years of legal recruiting experience required
Direct legal sourcing and recruitment experience for a law firm or legal recruiting agency required
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
Professional communication skills
Proactive, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities independently
Strong organizational skills and 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 environment
Must be able to perform the role’s duties with or without reasonable accommodations
College degree preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
HSA/FSA options
Short-term and long-term disability
Dental and vision care
Life insurance
401(k)
Vacation
Sick time
Employee assistance program
Accident insurance
Critical illness insurance
Long-term care insurance
Pet insurance
Commuter and transit benefits may be available in some locations
IRA
Paid public holidays
Training & Development
Work From Home