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

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