At MB Attorney Search, we do more than recruit; we open doors to new futures, deliver life-changing career opportunities, and build strategic partnerships that positively impact people's lives.
We're expanding and seeking an Executive Legal Recruiter to join our team! In this role, you'll play a critical part in identifying top legal talent, primarily attorneys, for our clients across various practice areas. This is a ground-floor opportunity with a company poised for growth, offering unlimited career and income potential.
What You'll Do:
- Identify and recruit both active and passive candidates using LinkedIn, internal databases, and other sourcing tools.
- Conduct interviews and assess candidate qualifications.
- Build and maintain a talent pipeline, fostering relationships with attorneys seeking career advancement.
- Present top candidates to clients, providing interview summaries and supporting documentation.
- Prepare candidates for interviews and guide them through the hiring process.
- Gather post-interview feedback from both candidates and clients.
- Negotiate employment offers and facilitate smooth hiring transitions.
- Stay informed on legal industry trends and recruitment best practices.
Who You Are:
- A naturally curious, perceptive, and strategic thinker who enjoys problem-solving.
- Comfortable engaging with highly skilled, niche attorneys and legal professionals.
- A self-starter who thrives in an independent and client-service-driven environment.
- Skilled in building long-term relationships and understands that recruiting is a people-first business.
- An excellent communicator with strong writing skills.
- Not afraid to ask tough questions and advocate for both clients and candidates.
- Tenacious, resilient, and motivated to succeed.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree (or in progress).
- Strong customer service experience and an engaging phone presence—this role requires frequent phone outreach, including cold calls.
- Self-motivated with a drive for success.
- Proficient in Office 365, MS Teams, and database management (ATS experience a plus).
- Legal industry experience (preferred but not required)—familiarity with law firms is a plus!
What MB Attorney Search Offers:
- Comprehensive training in executive search, with ongoing skill development.
- A collaborative and supportive team culture—we genuinely enjoy working together.
- Hybrid work model (HQ in Mequon, WI), with consideration for fully remote candidates.
- Competitive compensation: Base salary plus generous commission structure.
- Unlimited income and career growth potential.
- Paid time off: Two weeks of vacation + 10 holidays (including office closure or reduced hours from Christmas to New Year's Day).
About MB Attorney Search:
Founded in 2017, MB Attorney Search specializes in placing attorneys with top law firms and in-house legal teams across the Midwest. We are dedicated to professionalism, integrity, and high-quality recruitment practices, ensuring a positive impact on both candidates' careers and clients' business objectives.
Join us in shaping the future of legal recruiting—apply today!