Job Description

Join Our Dynamic Team as a Legal Executive Recruiter at LHH! Are you ready to elevate your career and make a significant impact in the legal industry? LHH is on the lookout for an enthusiastic attorney recruiter to join our Midwest team as a Legal Executive Recruiter. With our experienced team, extensive agency resources, established client base, and deep local market intelligence, we are perfectly positioned to seize market growth opportunities in the coming years.

LHH is a nationally recognized leader in legal recruiting, dedicated to helping you achieve your professional goals while you assist our clients and candidates in reaching theirs.

Your Role as a Legal Executive Recruiter

As a Legal Executive Recruiter, you will be at the forefront of the recruitment process, from sourcing top-tier candidates to placing them in prestigious law firms and corporate legal departments. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Identifying and engaging top attorney candidates using a variety of innovative sourcing methods.
• Interviewing attorney candidates to assess their marketability and fit for our clients.
• Networking with attorneys and legal professionals to build a robust pipeline of talented candidates.
• Maintaining strong relationships with law firm and corporate clients to understand their hiring needs and provide strategic recruitment solutions.
• Staying abreast of market trends and legal industry developments to ensure you are always ahead of the curve.
• Extending offers of employment and negotiating compensation packages to secure the best talent for our clients.

What We’re Looking For

• JD required: Your legal background is essential.
• Desire to transition into a sales/recruiting role: We value your enthusiasm and motivation.
• Entrepreneurial edge: Business acumen and a drive to succeed are key.
• Prior sales experience: Preferred but not required (real estate, retail, hospitality, client services, business development).
• Experience practicing law: No prior recruiting experience is necessary, but your legal practice experience is crucial.

Why Join Us?

• Hybrid position: the successful candidate must be based in Chicago to facilitate client and candidate meetings.
• Strong ties to the Chicago legal market are preferred.
• Competitive compensation: Enjoy a recoverable draw, a comprehensive benefits package, and limitless earning potential through our uncapped commission structure, allowing top performers to maximize their income.
• Continuous learning and professional development: Access to training programs and resources to enhance your recruiting skills and the potential for career advancement within the company.

Compensation and Benefits

• The anticipated base salary for this position is $50,000 with limitless earning potential through our uncapped commission structure, allowing top performers to maximize their income. On average, our recruiters are earning $100,000-$250,000, with top performers reaching $500,000+.
• Benefit offerings for full-time employment may include medical, dental, vision, term life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, wellness plans and reimbursement and retirement programs. Available paid leave may include paid time off, parental leave, and holiday pay.
• The position offers opportunities for continuous learning and professional development, access to training programs and resources to enhance your recruiting skills, and the potential for career advancement within the company.

Ready to Make a Difference?

Apply today if you’re ready to take control of your career, be part of a high-achieving team, and make a meaningful difference in the legal careers of talented attorneys!

LHH is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities to apply.

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