Job Description

Your Skills. Our Platform. Unlimited Potential.

BlackByrd Partners is a nationally recognized talent acquisition firm, connecting candidates with the nation's most prestigious Am Law firms, influential regional powerhouses, elite specialty boutiques and corporations. With over fifty decades of combined industry expertise, we move beyond transactional placement models to create lasting partnerships that transform careers and build practices.

Our team of former attorneys and Recruitment Directors brings unmatched market intelligence and relationship-building expertise to every search. We don't simply fill positions—we architect career trajectories and strategic hiring solutions that drive sustainable growth for our clients while advancing our candidates' professional aspirations.

Our most successful recruiters thrive in our environment where sophisticated market knowledge meets genuine relationship building. They leverage our time-tested intake methodology, extensive network of decision-makers, and data-driven insights to consistently deliver outcomes that exceed expectations.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced recruiter to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will leverage your legal industry knowledge and relationship-building skills to connect outstanding legal talent with prestigious law firms nationwide.

Key Responsibilities

• Creatively source and recruit top legal talent
• Build trusted, long-term relationships with candidates and client firms through authentic engagement and consistent follow-through
• Conduct in-depth intake conversations to understand each candidate's career priorities, practice preferences, and professional motivations
• Proactively create new opportunities by matching candidate strengths with firm needs
• Prepare candidates for success through interview coaching, firm intelligence sharing, and honest market feedback
• Advocate for candidates during compensation negotiations to secure competitive packages that reflect their market value
• Serve as a trusted market advisor to clients, providing intelligence on hiring trends, talent availability, and compensation benchmarks
• Cultivate strategic partnerships with firm leadership to understand culture, growth plans, and succession needs
• Research and analyze legal market dynamics, practice area trends, and regional hiring patterns to inform search strategies

Qualifications

• 5+ years of proven success in legal recruiting, business development, or client-facing roles within the legal industry
• Deep understanding of law firm economics, partnership structures, practice area dynamics, and attorney career progression
• Demonstrated emotional intelligence with the ability to read people, build authentic relationships, and navigate complex interpersonal dynamics
• Natural networking abilities and comfort building relationships with senior-level professionals, including partners and general counsel
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to influence, persuade, and advocate effectively in high-stakes conversations
• Proven track record of exceeding targets and achieving measurable results in competitive environments
• Entrepreneurial mindset with strong business development instincts and the drive to create opportunities versus wait for them
• Adaptability and resilience to thrive in changing market conditions, economic shifts, and evolving client expectations
• Creative problem-solving abilities to navigate challenging placements and complex candidate situations
• Self-motivated with the discipline to manage an independent workflow while maintaining accountability to team goals
• Experience managing confidential information and maintaining discretion in sensitive situations
• Proficiency with CRM systems, social media, and market research tools
• Strong analytical skills to interpret market data, compensation trends, and competitive intelligence
• Bachelor's degree required; JD, advanced degree, or relevant professional certifications preferred
• Track record of building long-term client relationships that generate repeat business and referrals

If you are naturally competitive, intellectually curious, and energized by the challenge of matching talented professionals with career-defining opportunities, you will succeed with us!

Ready to Control Your Income and Schedule?

• Exceptional Earning Potential: Enjoy uncapped commission structure tied directly to successful placements
• Work-Life Balance: Benefit from flexible scheduling and remote work options that allow you to design your ideal work week
• Results-Focused Environment: Be rewarded for your achievements rather than hours spent at a desk
• Entrepreneurial Freedom: Build your own book of business and client relationships with the support of an established brand and training program

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