Legal Talent Acquisition Specialist

My client is seeking a temp-to-hire Legal Talent Acquisition Specialist in Houston, focused on entry-level hiring. The role involves managing the full recruitment lifecycle-sourcing, pipeline building, interviewing, and offers-while supporting some lateral hiring as needed.

Client Details

A global law firm with a collaborative, inclusive culture that values diverse perspectives and supports growth and development. The firm combines legal expertise and commercial insight to deliver innovative, cross-border solutions, working as one global team to drive success for clients.

Description

• Act as a trusted advisor on entry-level recruitment to hiring partners and stakeholders
• Lead and execute entry-level hiring strategy for the Houston office
• Manage full-cycle recruiting, including sourcing, interviews, and offers
• Provide market insights and regular updates to stakeholders
• Deliver a seamless candidate experience from outreach through onboarding
• Align hiring efforts with the firm's growth goals
• Collaborate with lateral recruiting team and sponsors to support strategic growth
• Handle candidate inquiries and ongoing communications
• Coordinate lateral interview scheduling and feedback processes
• Track recruitment metrics, including submissions and spend
• Support cross-office stakeholder requests
• Manage agency relationships and active searches
• Contribute to additional recruitment projects as needed

Profile

• 3+ years of legal recruiting experience, ideally with a focus on entry-level hiring in a law firm or professional services environment
• Proven ability to manage full-cycle recruitment in a competitive market, including candidate and agency negotiations
• Strong understanding of recruiting strategies, sourcing, and candidate engagement, with a proactive and innovative approach
• Confident advising hiring partners and candidates, with professionalism and discretion
• Excellent communication, organization, and time management skills, with the ability to meet tight deadlines
• Ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders and deliver against hiring goals
• Detail-oriented, resourceful, and adaptable in a fast-paced environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and applicant tracking systems
• Team-oriented but able to work independently
• Flexible with working hours and able to meet in-office requirements

Job Offer

• Temp-to-hire opportunity with potential for long-term growth
• High-impact role leading entry-level recruitment for a global law firm
• Exposure to senior stakeholders and strategic hiring initiatives
• Collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing team environment
• Opportunity to innovate and shape recruitment strategies in a competitive market
• Broad experience across both entry-level and lateral hiring
• Professional development within a globally recognized firm
• Competitive compensation and benefits (upon conversion)

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.