Legal Recruiter at Eastridge Workforce Solutions

San Diego, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Oct, 26

Salary

75000.0

Posted On

12 Jul, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Full-cycle Recruitment, Legal Sourcing, Candidate Screening, Interviewing, Client Relationship Management, Consultative Communication, Business Development, Account Management, Applicant Tracking Systems, LinkedIn Recruiter, Candidate Assessment, Reference Checking

Industry

Staffing and Recruiting

Description

POSITION TITLE: Legal Recruiter LOCATION: Hybrid (San Diego, CA, Orange, CA, Phoenix, AZ, Austin, TX, or surrounding markets considered) COMPENSATION: $70,000 - $75,000 annually + Uncapped Commission *Compensation in this range will be determined based on experience, skills, geographical location, and internal equity considerations. EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-Time FLSA STATUS: Exempt GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION Eastridge Workforce Solutions is seeking a relationship-driven Legal Recruiter to join our established Legal Practice. In this role, you will partner with law firms and corporate legal departments to identify and place top legal talent. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with legal recruiting experience who enjoys building lasting client and candidate relationships, consulting with hiring managers, and making meaningful career connections. Working alongside an experienced legal recruiting team, you'll play a key role in supporting one of Eastridge's longest-standing specialty divisions while contributing to its continued growth. RESPONSIBILITIES & EXPECTATIONS Manage the full-cycle recruitment process for direct hire legal positions. Source, recruit, screen, interview, and present qualified legal professionals, including legal assistants, paralegals, legal support professionals, and attorneys, as appropriate. Develop a deep understanding of client hiring needs, organizational culture, and position requirements to ensure high-quality candidate matches. Build and maintain strong relationships with law firms, corporate legal departments, hiring managers, and candidates through a consultative approach. Present qualified candidates and provide guidance throughout the interview and offer process. Conduct reference checks, background checks, and credential verification while ensuring compliance with company policies and client requirements. Maintain ongoing communication with both clients and candidates throughout the hiring process to deliver an exceptional experience. Conduct quality check calls with clients and placed employees to ensure successful placements and long-term partnerships. Partner with existing clients while proactively identifying opportunities to grow business through candidate marketing, relationship development, and account expansion. Reactivate dormant accounts and develop new client relationships through networking, business development, and market outreach. Maintain accurate candidate records and recruiting activity within the applicant tracking system. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS 2+ years of recruiting experience, preferably within legal staffing or legal recruiting. Experience managing the full recruitment lifecycle in a fast-paced, client-focused environment. Strong relationship-building and consultative communication skills with clients, candidates, and internal partners. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining exceptional attention to detail. Strong sourcing, interviewing, and candidate assessment skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Proficiency with applicant tracking systems (ATS), LinkedIn Recruiter, and recruiting technologies. Self-motivated with a strong sense of urgency, accountability, and customer service. IT WOULD BE GREAT IF YOU HAD THESE Previous experience recruiting for legal support professionals and/or attorneys. Staffing agency or search firm recruiting experience. Experience supporting direct hire placements. Business development, client management, or account growth experience. Existing relationships within the legal community or legal recruiting market. Experience working in a metrics-driven recruiting environment. Familiarity with Avionté, LinkedIn Recruiter, or similar recruiting platforms. TRAVEL Travel is expected approximately 10% locally for training, client meetings, networking events, or other business needs. PERKS & BENEFITS: At the center of Eastridge Workforce Solutions' values is the belief that the most important thing we do is continue to hire the best people and create a workplace where they can thrive. To reward our employees for their great work, we offer the perks and benefits listed below. Eastridge has an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), a tax-qualified retirement benefit plan. Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance 401(k) plan, Roth IRA, and Flexible Spending Account offerings Paid Time Off and Sick time 12 Paid Holidays annually Tuition Reimbursement Program Health and Wellness benefits Pet Insurance Company-sponsored Volunteer Events Corporate Discounts - 20-60% off on certain movies, hotels, concerts, sporting events, and more! Additional details about our benefit package can be found here. WHAT MAKES EASTRIDGE WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS DIFFERENT: At Eastridge Workforce Solutions, we do more than connect people with jobs. We help individuals build meaningful careers. For over 50 years, companies have trusted us to deliver innovative Professional and High-Volume recruiting solutions that make attracting and managing talent simple, scalable, and successful. As a 100% employee-owned company (ESOP), every team member shares in our success. As the company grows, so does your equity and long-term wealth-building potential. When you join Eastridge, you’re not just an employee. You’re an owner, empowered to grow your career while benefiting directly from the value you help create. Our culture is built on servant leadership, career development, and continuous innovation. We are committed to providing opportunity and enrichment through work and delivering top-tier service to help both clients and candidates thrive. At Eastridge, we foster an inclusive and supportive workplace where every team member has the opportunity to succeed. If you're excited about this role but don’t meet every qualification, we encourage you to apply. You may be the perfect fit for this or another opportunity with us. Equal Opportunity Employer: Eastridge Workforce Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity, and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Eastridge Workforce Solutions also prohibits harassment or retaliation of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is our policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. Please note that Eastridge is unable to provide visa sponsorship to applicants. Background Checks: Eastridge Workforce Solutions will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Massachusetts Candidates: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Privacy: Information collected and processed as part of your candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Eastridge’s Privacy Policy https://www.eastridge.com/privacy-policy, as well as Eastridge’s Pre-Use Notice of Collection and Automated Decision-Making Technologies https://www.eastridge.com/data-collection-notice By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, if applicable, text messages, or emails from Eastridge Workforce Solution, and/or its agents and contracted partners related to confirming assignments and job openings. Message frequency may vary. Standard message and data rates may apply depending on your mobile carrier. To opt out of receiving SMS messages from us at any time, simply reply to the text with “STOP.” Please be aware that message and data rates may apply to any SMS messages sent or received. You can access our SMS Terms and Conditions by visiting https://www.eastridge.com/sms-terms-and-conditions

Responsibilities

Manage the full-cycle recruitment process to place legal professionals within law firms and corporate legal departments. Build and maintain strong client relationships while proactively identifying new business opportunities and expanding accounts.