In-House Legal Recruiter
Listed via Lever
Posted Sep 24, 2026 · Apply by Jan 2
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Position Overview
Location:
Houston, United States
Compensation:
Not disclosed
Position:
Mid
Type:
Job
Employment:
Full time
Practice Area:
General Practice
Remote:
Yes
Deadline:
Jan 2, 2027
Job Description
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
Practice Area
Position
Mid
Applicant Location Requirements
Applicants must be located in: United States
Application Deadline
January 2, 2027
Employment Type
Full time
Work Arrangement
Remote/Telecommute Position
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