Recruiting Manager - US Legal Experience

🚫 PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE APPLYING 🚫Role: Legal Recruiting Manager / Senior Legal RecruiterRemote | Full-Time | Independent ContractorIndustry: Legal Recruiting / Professional ServicesLanguage Requirement: English C2 or Native-Level FluencySalary: $2,500 USD per month depending on experience - Negotiable for the right personType: Independent Contractor AgreementWork Hours (CT): 🕘 08:30AM to 05:30PM CST | M to FEquipment: Must have your own laptop + high-speed internet ⚙️🌐Apply: Please submit your résumé in English only 📄🚫Please do not apply if you dont have legal Recruitment experience within U.S. recruiting firms or U.S. Legal Companies.Position OverviewWe are seeking a highly capable Senior Legal Recruiting Manager / Senior Legal Recruiter to support a U.S.-based legal recruiting firm specializing in placing legal professionals across law firms, corporate legal departments, and related legal environments.This is a critical role for someone who is smart, fast, organized, proactive, and able to take full ownership of the recruiting process from intake through candidate submission, interview coordination, client follow-up, and offer support.This is not a junior sourcing role. We need someone who can think strategically, manage multiple searches at once, communicate professionally with candidates and clients, and operate with urgency in a small-company environment.The Business Development function will remain separate, but this person will be responsible for managing the recruiting execution after a role or search is opened.Key ResponsibilitiesFull-Cycle Recruiting ExecutionManage active legal recruiting searches from intake to offer stage.Partner with leadership to understand open roles, client needs, search priorities, and ideal candidate profiles.Create and execute search strategies for legal roles across the U.S. market.Source, screen, qualify, and present strong legal candidates.Manage candidate pipelines and ensure constant progress on each active search.Take ownership of follow-ups, interview coordination, status updates, and next steps.Maintain high attention to detail throughout the process.Candidate Sourcing & ScreeningIdentify qualified candidates using LinkedIn, databases, referrals, job boards, and other sourcing channels.Screen candidates for legal experience, practice area, career goals, compensation expectations, location, availability, and cultural fit.Assess communication skills, professionalism, motivation, and long-term fit.Prepare candidate summaries and recommendations for client review.Ensure candidate information is accurate, complete, and professionally presented.Client & Search ManagementCommunicate with clients regarding candidate updates, interview feedback, process status, and search progress.Understand client expectations and translate them into effective recruiting execution.Keep searches moving quickly and proactively identify bottlenecks.Provide clear updates to leadership on pipeline status, candidate quality, risks, and next steps.Manage multiple searches without losing urgency or quality.Process Ownership & CoordinationCoordinate interviews between candidates and clients across U.S. time zones.Follow up consistently with candidates and clients to avoid delays.Track all activity accurately in the ATS/CRM. (BullHorn)Maintain organized records of candidates, client feedback, interview stages, and offer status.Help improve recruiting workflows, templates, processes, and communication standards.Operate as a true right hand to leadership in recruiting delivery.Ideal Candidate ProfileThe ideal candidate is a senior-level recruiter or recruiting manager who can operate independently, make good judgment calls, and manage a fast-paced recruiting desk with minimal hand-holding.This person should be:Highly intelligent and resourceful.Fast-paced and highly responsive.Strong enough to take charge of the process.Comfortable working in a small company where priorities can shift quickly.Professional, polished, and client-facing.Extremely organized and detail-oriented.Able to manage multiple roles and candidates simultaneously.Confident communicating with senior professionals.Mature, accountable, and proactive.Comfortable owning the recruiting process without needing constant direction.Required Qualifications5+ years of recruiting experience.US Legal Recruiting is requiered.Experience working with U.S. law firms or legal industry clients.Experience managing recruiting processes from intake to offer stage.Strong sourcing skills using LinkedIn, databases, job boards, and direct outreach.Experience screening professional or specialized candidates.Excellent written and spoken English, ideally C2 or native-level.Strong client and candidate communication skills.Ability to write clear candidate summaries and professional email updates.Experience managing multiple searches at the same time.Strong follow-up discipline and sense of urgency.Comfortable working remotely with U.S.-based clients and candidates.Proficiency with ATS/CRM systems (BullHorn), LinkedIn, Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, and/or similar tools.Preferred QualificationsPrior experience recruiting for legal roles such as:AttorneysParalegalsLegal AssistantsLegal SecretariesLegal Operations professionalsCompliance professionalsLaw firm administrative rolesAgency recruiting or executive search experience.Strong understanding of practice areas, legal titles, law firm structures, and professional services hiring.Experience preparing polished candidate presentations for clients.Key SkillsLegal recruitingFull-cycle recruitmentCandidate sourcingCandidate screeningClient communicationInterview coordinationPipeline managementATS/CRM management (BullHorn)Executive search disciplineStrong written communicationHigh urgency and follow-throughProfessional judgmentProcess ownershipAttention to detailWork EnvironmentThis is a remote role supporting a U.S.-based legal recruiting company. The company is small, specialized, and highly focused on quality. The right person must be comfortable working independently, taking initiative, and operating with a strong sense of ownership.This role is ideal for someone who wants more responsibility than a traditional recruiter position and can function as a senior recruiting operator who keeps the entire recruiting engine moving.