Legal Recruiter

About Padgett Law Group 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 provides exclusive representation to institutional clients such as lenders, mortgage servicers, credit unions, banks, hedge funds, and investors. Leveraging technology in our partnerships with forward‑thinking clients allows PLG to aggressively manage and process delinquent or underperforming loans, giving clients an edge in curing or resolving complex legal matters. In 2019, PLG was recognized by The M Report, a leading default services industry publication, as a Top25 Company to Work For. Our Mission To attract and retain the most talented individuals within our industry while delivering high‑quality legal services to our clients. We commit to a culture built on merit, respect, hard work, and excellent results, investing in core values of People, Precision, and Performance. Position: Legal Recruiter We are searching for a Legal Recruiter to support our growing company. The recruiter will recruit attorneys across all covered states, occasionally other support positions. 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 manages the full‑cycle recruiting process, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, extending offers, and following internal onboarding procedures, ensuring a positive candidate experience and meeting staffing goals. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Find candidates through passive and active searches via job boards, social media, networking, and referrals. Screen resumes, conduct initial interviews, and manage the applicant tracking system (ATS). Work with hiring managers to define role requirements and develop sourcing strategies. Serve as the main point of contact for all candidates, providing updates to hiring managers, HR team, and leadership as required. Extend offers and handle salary negotiations. Complete internal processes and procedures to ensure a smooth transition from candidate to employee. Stay 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 and/or employee experience and onboarding practices; preference for recruiters with legal industry experience. Ability to work with others in a congenial and team‑oriented manner. Exceptional organizational skills and ability to multi‑task and adapt to continual change. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Benefits As a full‑time PLG employee, you will receive: 4 weeks of PTO from day one (increasing with tenure), paid parental and grandparent leave, 7 paid company holidays, and your birthday off every year. A full suite of healthcare insurance options (health, dental, vision, STD, LTD, Accident, Critical Illness, voluntary life, AD&D coverage), company‑covered term life insurance and AD&D, employee assistance program, 401(k) with company match, extensive training and development opportunities, flexible work schedules including in‑office, hybrid, and remote. EEO Statement We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. #J-18808-Ljbffr