Legal Recruiter (Remote) | Commission-Based | High Earnings ($10K–$20K per Placement)
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