Recruiter

Padgett Law Group (PLG) is an elite, full service creditors' rights law firm with practices in Florida, Georgia, Tennessee, Arkansas, Texas, Ohio, Indiana, Pennsylvania, Mississippi, Alabama, New Jersey, Kentucky, and Illinois. Additionally, PLG offers national bankruptcy, replevin, and loss mitigation services. The firm’s practice provides exclusive representation to institutional clients such as lenders, mortgage servicers, credit unions, banks, hedge funds, investors and other financial services industry stakeholders.  Leveraging technology in our partnerships with forward-thinking clients gives PLG the ability to focus on the aggressive management and processing of delinquent or under performing loans, providing our clients with an edge when curing or resolving these complex legal matters. In 2019, PLG was recognized by The M Report, a leading default services industry publication, as a Top 25 Company to Work For. 

?At Padgett Law Group, our mission is simple: to attract and retain the most talented individuals within our industry while delivering high-quality legal services to our clients. We understand our crucial role as our clients strive to provide an ethical and empathetic experience. We contribute to that through our long-standing and recognizable firm culture that is visible during every interaction with PLG—and amongst ourselves. At PLG, we stand on our decades-long tradition of merit, respect, hard work, and excellent results, and we use that foundation for every service we provide. As a firm, we believe that our mission can only be truly realized through investment in our core values of People, Precision, and Performance. 

At Padgett Law Group, we're not just looking for talented employees to join our growing team. We're looking for leaders who cultivate those around them and contribute to our path forward; we're looking for individuals who appreciate our culture and commit to our shared goals; we're looking for people who want to be more than employees, processors, or paper pushers. 

Our vision is to build the most compelling law firm that is home to the industry’s best talent, as we are today and as we grow in the future.

What’s in it for you? Padgett Law Group believes in investing in our employees and ensuring that they have all the resources necessary to succeed - including a competitive, comprehensive, and valuable benefits package. As a full-time PLG employee, you will receive: 

· 4 weeks of PTO from day one (which increases with tenure) 

· Paid Parental and Grandparent Leave

· 7 Paid Company Holidays and your birthday off every year

· Full suite of healthcare insurance options including health, dental, vision, STD, LTD, Accident, Critical Illness, Voluntary Life and AD&D coverage, and more 

· Company-covered Term Life Insurance, AD&D Insurance, and Employee Assistance Program 

· 401k (with company match)

· Extensive Training and Development Opportunities

· Flexible work schedules including in-office, hybrid, and remote working capabilities 

And more! 

We are currently searching for a Recruiter to support our constantly growing company. This is an entry-mid level position with the opportunity for growth as the company continues to expand.  

Position Summary 

The Recruiter identifies, attracts, and hires qualified talent to fill PLG’s job openings, acting as the bridge between hiring managers and candidates. The Recruiter will manage the full-cycle recruiting process; including sourcing, screening, interviewing, extending offers, and following all internal onboarding procedures while ensuring a positive candidate experience and meeting staffing goals.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following: 

• Finding candidates through passive and active searches via job boards, social media, networking, and referrals.
• Screening resumes, conducting initial interviews, and managing the applicant tracking system (ATS).
• Working with hiring managers to define role requirements and develop sourcing strategies.
• Serving as the main point of contact for all candidates, providing updates to hiring managers, HR team, and leadership as necessary.
• Extending offers and handling salary negotiations.
• Completing internal processes and procedures to ensure a smooth transition from candidate to employee. 
• Staying updated on industry trends, salary benchmarks, and recruitment technology.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities) 

• 1+ year(s) experience in recruiting (preferable legal industry) and/or employee experience and onboarding practices. 
• Ability to work with others in a congenial and team-oriented manner.
• Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to multi-task and be adaptable to continual change.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.