Legal Recruiter

Witherite Law Group (WLG) is a personal injury law firm specializing in motor vehicle accidents. Our vision is to improve the life of each person we serve. Whether it is for our employees, our clients, or our community, WLG puts people first, provides unmatched expertise, and displays integrity in every situation.  

Our attorneys and staff are committed to helping injured clients get the care and service they deserve. We take care of the complex legal work so that our clients can focus on recovery and getting their lives back. We are determined to help our clients get the settlement they deserve, and we will be by our client’s side every step of the way.  

This firm is a Top 100 Places to Work recipient and a National Top Workplace honoree. We are proud of these achievements and honored to be among this prestigious list of companies. Our culture is special. But you can’t just take our word for it...apply today and join the WLG family.  

Position Summary:

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Legal Recruiter to join our team. The Legal Recruiter will be responsible for sourcing, attracting, and hiring talented legal professionals to meet our firm's staffing needs. This role requires excellent communication skills, a keen understanding of the legal industry, and the ability to build strong relationships with candidates and hiring managers. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Utilize various channels including job boards, social media, professional networks, and referrals to source qualified legal candidates. 
• Ensure compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements related to recruitment and hiring processes. 
• Review resumes, conduct initial screenings, and assess candidates' qualifications and fit for specific roles. 
• Coordinate and schedule interviews between candidates and hiring managers, ensuring a smooth and efficient process. 
• Conduct in-depth interviews to evaluate candidates' skills, experience, and cultural fit with the firm. 
• Verify candidates' professional references to ensure their credibility and suitability for the position. 
• Facilitate offer negotiations between candidates and hiring managers, ensuring competitive and fair compensation packages. Build and maintain strong relationships with candidates, hiring managers, and external recruitment agencies to enhance the recruitment process and meet hiring goals. 
• Stay updated on industry trends, competitor practices, and market conditions to inform recruitment strategies and maintain a competitive edge. 
• Performs other duties as required.  

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field. 
• Proven experience as a recruiter, preferably within the legal industry. 
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively communicate and engage with candidates and hiring managers. 
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines. 
• Familiarity with applicant tracking systems (ATS) and other recruitment software. 
• High level of professionalism, integrity, and discretion. 

Physical Requirements: 

• Office environment with normal business hours necessary to satisfactorily perform job functions.  
• Stand/Sit – Must be able to remain in a stationary position up to 50% of the time. 
• Walk – This position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, meeting rooms, office machinery, etc. 
• Use of hands/fingers to handle or feel – constantly operates a computer and other office machinery such as a copy machine/printer. 
• Climbs stairs – May occasionally ascends/descends the stairs to get to other floors, cafeteria and parking area.   
• Carry weight/lift - Occasionally moves supplies weighing up to 10 pounds for various presentation and event needs.  

Benefits and Perks

• Medical, dental, vision
• Company paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• Company Paid STD (with no waiting period) and LTD Insurance
• Option to purchase additional Life and AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity Coverage
• 401(k) with company contributions
• Paid Time Off
• 10 Company Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement

Please note that this job description is intended to outline the primary duties of the role and is not intended to be an exhaustive list. The job description is subject to change with or without prior notice, and that a reasonable accommodation may be requested to perform the essential functions of the job. 

WLG and its affiliated companies provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

WLG and its affiliated companies participate in E-Verify. For additional information please review the E-Verify Participation Poster and Right to Work Poster from the Department of Homeland Security.