Recruiter

McAnany, Van Cleave & Phillips, P.A. (MVP Law) is seeking an experienced and driven Legal Recruiter to join our Kansas City, MO office to partner with firm leadership and help us build a talented, diverse workforce that supports the firm’s continued growth. We are looking for curious, intelligent, and creative individuals to join our firm and be part of our fast-paced and rewarding environment as we continue to redefine the law firm experience and forge our own path to the meet the needs of our clients and employees, as we have been doing since 1901. This position will own the full recruitment lifecycle for a wide range of positions across the firm – from lateral attorney hires to legal support and administrative staff. 

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Manage full-cycle recruiting for lateral attorneys, summer associates, legal staff, and general administrative staff
• Collaborate with firm leadership and department heads to develop and execute recruitment strategies that align with hiring goals
• Source candidates through job boards, legal recruiting platforms, law schools, professional associations, and referrals
• Screen and interview candidates to evaluate qualifications, cultural fit, and alignment with firm values and beliefs
• Coordinate and facilitate the interview process, including scheduling, debrief sessions, and candidate communications
• Manage relationships with external vendors that support firm recruitment needs
• Serve as the primary point of contact for candidates throughout the hiring process, ensuring a positive experience 
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in the Paycom applicant tracking system (ATS)
• Track and report on key recruiting metrics, including time-to-fill, offer acceptance rates, and pipeline activity
• Assist in developing and refining job descriptions, compensation benchmarks, and offer guidelines
• Support on-campus recruiting efforts, law school outreach, and participation in career fairs and recruiting events
• Stay current on market trends, salary data, and best practices in legal recruiting
• Other duties, as assigned

Required Skills/Abilities: 

• Highly organized and excellent attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple open requisitions simultaneously
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and build relationships at all levels
• Ability to act with integrity and maintain confidentiality
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, QuickBooks, and related software

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or a combination of degree and relevant recruiting experience
• 3 years of full-cycle recruiting experience within a law firm or professional services organization required
• Proficiency with applicant tracking systems (ATS) and sourcing tools

Physical Requirements: 

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds as needed

With a strong focus on our beliefs – RESPECT EVERYONE, REAL RELATIONSHIPS, and REPUTATION - we build trust and confidence and challenge the status quo through knowledge, innovation, and attentiveness. MVP continues to prove this through a hybrid work environment, competitive salaries and production bonuses, as well as generous and impactful benefit plan offerings for full-time employees including Medical, Dental, Vision, Voluntary Life and AD&D, HSA plan, and day one 401(k) eligibility. This is all in addition to a generous 401(k) employer match, Profit-Sharing Plan, employer paid HSA contributions, telemedicine, Group Life and AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability coverage, and a Mental Health Support program.

If you feel this would be a great fit and you are interested in learning more about our team, we would love to hear from you!

Required Skills/Abilities: 

• Highly organized and excellent attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple open requisitions simultaneously

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and build relationships at all levels

• Ability to act with integrity and maintain confidentiality

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, QuickBooks, and related software

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or a combination of degree and relevant recruiting experience

• 3 years of full-cycle recruiting experience within a law firm or professional services organization required

• Proficiency with applicant tracking systems (ATS) and sourcing tools

Physical Requirements: 

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer

• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds as needed