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In-House Legal Recruiter in Houston, Texas at Mayer LLP

NewSalary: $70000 - $80000Job Function: Professional Services
Mayer LLP
Houston, Texas, 77002, United States
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In-House Legal Recruiter

At Mayer LLP, we believe in doing law differently — with collaboration, innovation and determination at the core. Founded by a team of experienced, entrepreneurial attorneys, we’ve built a firm where client interests come first and teamwork drives results. With a Southwest regional footprint spanning Texas, New Mexico and Arkansas and a breadth of practice areas including corporate & securities, litigation, real estate, tax, labor & employment, healthcare and immigration, we serve clients ranging from start-ups to Fortune 500 companies across industries. If you thrive in a dynamic, growth-minded environment where your contribution directly matters and you’ll work alongside skilled professionals focused on achieving business-driven legal solutions, Mayer is where you can make an impact.
Responsibilities
  • Manage full-cycle recruiting for positions across multiple offices with a focus on Houston and San Antonio
  • Partner with hiring managers to understand staffing needs, develop recruiting strategies, and establish appropriate candidate profiles
  • Recruit for a broad range of positions, including: Attorneys, Paralegals, Legal Secretaries, and other office hiring needs
  • Manage multiple open requisitions simultaneously, typically supporting approximately 15-20 positions at a time
  • Develop and post compelling job descriptions across the firm's career site and external job boards
  • Source, identify, and engage qualified candidates through job boards, professional networks, referrals, and other recruiting channels
  • Conduct initial candidate phone interviews and assess candidates against position requirements
  • Present qualified candidates to hiring managers and provide thoughtful candidate summaries and recommendations
  • Coordinate virtual and in-person interviews, ensuring a smooth and professional candidate experience throughout the process
  • Maintain accurate and timely candidate and requisition information within the firm's Applicant Tracking System (ATS), Lever
  • Assist with offer processes, candidate communications, and pre-employment requirements.
  • Help identify opportunities to improve recruiting processes, candidate experience, and time-to-fill
  • Participate in and support employee onboarding initiatives, including 30/60/90-day new hire check-ins, to help ensure new employees are supported and successful in their roles
Expereince
  • 5+ years of recruiting experience, preferably in a corporate, professional services, legal, or similarly fast-paced environment
  • Experience managing multiple requisitions and competing hiring priorities simultaneously
  • Demonstrated experience recruiting for a variety of professional, administrative, and/or specialized positions
  • Strong candidate sourcing and interviewing skills with the ability to effectively assess candidates and communicate recommendations to hiring managers
  • Experience partnering directly with hiring managers throughout the recruiting process
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage a high-volume workload and meet deadlines
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate candidate and hiring information
  • Experience working with an Applicant Tracking System (ATS); Lever experience is a plus
  • Comfortable learning and utilizing recruiting technology, job boards, and other sourcing tools
  • Professional, approachable, and service-oriented communication style
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive candidate and employee information
  • Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively as part of a recruiting and People team
  • Experience recruiting within a multi-office or geographically dispersed organization is preferred
Benefits
  • Full suite of health/dental/vision benefits that go into effect the 1st of the month after an employee starts with the firm
  • 10 company holidays + 4 early release days
  • 16 PTO days
  • 401k + firm match based on previous year revenue. Historically we have matched 25% up to 6% of the employee contribution
  • Discretionary year end bonus
Compensation is commensurate with years of experience
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$70,000 - $80,000 a year

Job Location

Houston, Texas, 77002, United States

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