Director of Legal Recruiting

About the Role

We are seeking a current Director of Legal Recruiting with hands-on experience recruiting attorneys, paralegals, and legal support staff. This role reports to the CHRO and leads a team of recruiters and coordinators in a highly respected, integrity-driven organization in Dallas.

This is a high-impact, leadership position responsible for full-cycle legal recruitment, building strategic hiring plans, and managing a team that drives results. Compensation is flexible for the right candidate.

On-site within the 635 Loop (near 75 & Walnut Hill), with one hybrid day per week available after six months.

What You Will Do

• Lead full-cycle recruiting for attorneys, paralegals, and legal support roles
• Directly manage and mentor a team of recruiters and HR professionals
• Build and maintain strong pipelines of top-tier legal talent
• Partner with business leaders to identify hiring needs and priorities
• Optimize ATS workflows and sourcing strategies for maximum efficiency
• Track, analyze, and report on recruitment metrics to leadership
• Ensure a seamless, positive candidate experience
• Represent the organization at legal job fairs, conferences, and networking events
• Promote employer branding and diversity in hiring practices
• Ensure full compliance with employment laws and internal policies

Required Qualifications

• Currently recruiting attorneys, paralegals, and legal support staff as a primary responsibility
• Currently managing a team of recruiters or HR professionals
• Proven record of building and leading successful recruiting teams
• 5+ years in talent acquisition or recruiting leadership
• Proficiency in LinkedIn Recruiter, ATS systems, and other sourcing tools
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills
• Strong analytical and data-driven approach to recruitment
• High level of professionalism, discretion, and ethical standards

Preferred Skills

• HR/Talent Acquisition certification (e.g., SHRM-CP, PHR)
• Experience with employer branding, social media recruiting, and talent marketing
• Project management and onboarding experience
• Familiarity with behavioral-based interviewing
• Bilingual (Spanish or other languages) is a plus
• Comfortable with HRIS systems, including ADP

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

This role offers the chance to lead a high-performing legal recruiting team in an organization known for integrity, flexibility, and a family-first culture. The CHRO empowers her team while providing the support needed to succeed.

If you are a current Legal Recruiting professional in a management or leadership role, ready to take on a strategic, high-impact position, please submit your resume and compensation expectations now!