Job Description

Legal Recruiter

Location: Downtown Los Angeles, CA

Salary: Up to $92,000 annually along with Paid Time Off, Paid Sick Time and Holidays, Healthcare, Dental and Vision Coverage, 401k

Job Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire, Hybrid (3 days onsite)

LHH is working with a nationally recognized law firm seeking a dynamic and experienced Legal Recruiter to join their Downtown Los Angeles office. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the continued growth of a top-tier legal team within a supportive and professional environment. The Legal Recruiter will play a key role in the full-cycle recruitment of lateral attorneys, ensuring to attract, engage, and hire top legal talent. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of the legal industry and a proven track record managing lateral hiring in a large law firm setting.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the full lifecycle of lateral attorney recruitment for the Los Angeles and other West Coast offices, including sourcing, interviewing, offer negotiation, and onboarding.
• Partner closely with hiring partners, practice group leaders, and firm leadership to understand hiring needs and develop tailored recruitment strategies.
• Coordinate and manage relationships with legal search firms and other external partners.
• Oversee candidate communications and maintain a high level of professionalism and discretion throughout the recruitment process.
• Track candidate activity and hiring metrics using the firm’s applicant tracking system.
• Assist with special projects and initiatives related to recruiting, such as employer branding, market research, and diversity hiring efforts.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2 years of legal recruiting experience, with at least 1 year in a large law firm environment.
• Demonstrated experience with lateral attorney recruiting is required.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Proficiency with recruiting software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Bachelor's degree required.

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