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Emerald Search Partners


Legal Recruiter

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Recruitment began on June 12, 2025
and the job listing Expires on September 1, 2025
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Job Description – Legal Recruiter

Emerald Search Partners, the highest-rated legal staffing and recruiting agency in the Pacific Northwest, is looking for a dynamic and driven Legal Recruiter to join our growing team.

If you’re seeking a financially rewarding career in a fast-paced, collaborative environment where you can make a meaningful impact on careers and businesses, this is the opportunity for you!

What You’ll Do:

  • Proactively Source and Recruit: Identify top-tier legal professionals, including paralegals, legal assistants, administrative staff, and other support staff for temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct-hire placements.
  • Evaluate and Match Talent: Conduct comprehensive candidate interviews, assess qualifications, and align candidates with client needs.
  • Build Relationships: Develop and maintain strong, long-term relationships with candidates and client firms to fully understand their goals, culture, and staffing requirements.
  • Deliver Results: Collaborate with our team to exceed client expectations by ensuring high-quality service and successful placements.
  • Manage the Recruitment Cycle: Take ownership of the full recruitment process—from sourcing and interviewing to presenting candidates, facilitating interviews and extending offers.
  • Stay Ahead of Trends: Keep up to date with legal industry trends and hiring practices to offer strategic staffing solutions.
  • Expand Our Presence: Represent Emerald Search Partners at industry events and networking opportunities to grow our reach in the legal community.
  • Uphold Ethical Standards: Conduct all recruitment activities with integrity, transparency, and professionalism. Ensure fairness, confidentiality, and compliance with industry best practices while fostering trust with candidates and clients alike.

What You’ll Bring:

  • Champion’s Approach: Ambition and determination to thrive under pressure and consistently exceed expectations. A self-motivated, upbeat attitude with persistence and resilience to succeed in a fast-paced, competitive environment.
  • Relationship-Focus: You bring exceptional interpersonal skills, have a strong ability to build and maintain professional connections, and provide outstanding service.
  • Solution-Oriented Mindset: The ability to navigate challenges and uncover answers, even in dynamic and fast-changing environments.
  • Exceptional Communication and Organizational Skills: You manage your time effectively, multi-task effortlessly, and communicate professionally across all mediums.
  • Legal Expertise: Prior experience in the legal industry is preferred, however not required.

What We Offer:

  • Compensation: Base salary offered plus additional compensation in the form of bonuses. The first year’s annual compensation for this role ranges from $55,000.00 to $95,000.00, based on performance and personal production.
  • Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(K) with employer match, holidays, paid time off, and more.
  • Rewarding Career: While being financially rewarded, take pride in making a meaningful impact on candidates’ careers and contributing to client success.
  • A Collaborative Culture: Join a supportive, family-friendly environment that values teamwork and success.
  • Respected Reputation: Be part of the highest-rated legal staffing agency in the Pacific Northwest, working alongside a team of seasoned recruiting professionals.
  • Growth Potential: A career that empowers you to shape your financial future while achieving personal and professional growth.

If you are seeking a fulfilling career with a team that values integrity and celebrates excellence, we’d love to hear from you!

Apply Now

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Rochester, NY 14627

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