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SENIOR LEGAL RECRUITER

Cura Search
Dallas, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 9/16/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/15/2026

Senior Legal Recruiter


Location: Remote

Base Salary: $60,000 - $80,000

Commission: 40% - 55% tiered commission


The Opportunity


Cura Search is partnering with a leading national legal search firm to hire an experienced Senior Legal Recruiter.


The firm works with top international AmLaw 200 firms, regional firms, premier boutiques, and corporate legal departments nationwide. Their search capabilities span associate, partner, group, contract, and legal support placements.


This opportunity is focused primarily on permanent attorney placement with leading law firms nationwide.


The firm offers an established platform, strong recruiting resources, full benefits, and a highly autonomous culture. There is no micromanagement. Experienced recruiters are given the resources and independence to build and manage their business.


What You'll Do

  • Recruit and place attorneys with leading law firms nationwide
  • Source and develop relationships with high-caliber legal candidates
  • Manage client relationships throughout active searches
  • Develop a consistent pipeline of prospective candidates
  • Conduct outbound recruiting and cold calling
  • Manage searches from initial intake through placement
  • Establish and work toward monthly, quarterly, and annual production goals
  • Build long-term relationships with attorneys and law firm clients


What We're Looking For

  • 5 years of legal staffing or legal recruiting experience
  • 5 years of staffing agency experience
  • Proven track record of $500K in annual billings
  • Experience recruiting attorneys for permanent placement
  • Strong sourcing, networking, and cold-calling skills
  • Established understanding of the legal recruiting market
  • Ability to independently manage searches and candidate relationships
  • Self-motivated and comfortable working in a highly autonomous remote environment


Compensation & Culture


The position offers a $60,000 - $80,000 base salary plus a 40% - 55% tiered commission structure, creating significant earning potential for established producers.


You'll be joining a firm with high employee satisfaction, full benefits, strong recruiting resources, and an adult culture built around trust, performance, and autonomy.

Salary : $60,000 - $80,000

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