We are seeking experienced Legal Recruiters / Legal Headhunters to partner on high-value AmLaw placements without the burden of client-side business development.
This is a fully remote, commission-based recruiting opportunity focused exclusively on placing associate attorneys into top-tier law firms (BigLaw / AmLaw 100).
Compensation
• $10,000 – $20,000 per successful placement
• No cap on earnings
Active Searches
• Trusts & Estates Associate Attorney
• Sr. Real Estate & Finance Counsel
• Commercial Litigation Associate Attorney
• Complex Litigation Attorney
What You Will Do
• Proactively source associates
• Engage passive candidates using your own sourcing tools
• Screen for class year, practice depth, and firm pedigree
• Collect transcripts, writing samples, deal sheets
• Manage candidates through offer and start
This is not a job board sourcing role.
You must be comfortable recruiting directly from major law firms.
Required Experience
Please do NOT apply unless you have:
• Successfully placed associate attorneys into AmLaw firms
• At least 2 - 3 completed BigLaw placements in the last 12 months
• Experience engaging passive legal candidates
• Strong understanding of lateral associate compensation structures
• Be self-sufficient and able to generate candidate flow independently.
• Ideal Background
• Boutique legal search firm experience
• Independent legal recruiter specializing in BigLaw laterals
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract, Temporary
Pay: From $10,000.00 per month
Application Question(s):
• Are you comfortable working commission-only?
• How many associates earning $200K+ base salary have you placed?
• How do you engage passive candidates?
Work Location: Remote