Legal Recruiter, Partner Recruiting

Legal Recruiter, Partner Recruiting Location Washington, DC 20004 Date Posted April 14, 2026 Job ID 14427 Employment Type Direct Hire Scion Staffing has been engaged to conduct a search for a Legal Recruiter, Partner Recruiting for a dynamic and expanding professional services firm. This is a hybrid opportunity based in Washington, DC.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Legal Recruiter, Partner Recruiting plays a pivotal role in advancing the firm's growth through the identification and attraction of high-impact legal talent. This position sits at the intersection of recruiting and strategy, partnering closely with leadership to support lateral partner hiring and market expansion initiatives. This is an exciting opportunity for a relationship-driven professional who enjoys both strategic thinking and direct outreach in a high-visibility environment.

PERKS:

Competitive salary range of $110,000 - $130,000+, with flexibility based on experience Comprehensive benefits package High-visibility role with direct exposure to firm leadership and growth strategy Opportunity to shape and influence partner recruiting initiatives and processes Collaborative, professional environment with strong cross-functional partnership

RESPONSIBILITIES

Identify and engage high-caliber partner-level legal talent through targeted research and strategic outreach Build and nurture relationships with prospective candidates, supporting long-term engagement and pipeline development Manage and track partner recruiting activity, ensuring an organized, accurate, and forward-moving pipeline Develop compelling candidate materials, summaries, and insights to support leadership decision-making Coordinate key stages of the recruiting lifecycle, delivering a thoughtful and high-touch candidate experience Partner with internal teams and external stakeholders to support recruiting strategy, market insights, and process improvements

QUALIFICATIONS

Experience in partner-level or executive recruiting within a law firm or professional services environment Understanding of legal market dynamics and lateral hiring strategies Strong communication and relationship-building skills with the ability to engage senior professionals Highly organized with strong attention to detail and follow-through Analytical and strategic mindset with an interest in market trends and growth initiatives

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

This position offers a salary range of $110,000 - $130,000+ annually, with flexibility based on experience, along with a comprehensive benefits package.

HOW TO APPLY

For immediate consideration, please submit your resume here!

ABOUT OUR SEARCH FIRM

Scion Staffing is a national award-winning staffing firm! Since 2006, we have had the pleasure of successfully placing thousands of talented professionals with amazing career opportunities. Through our innovative team building and recruiting solutions, we bridge the gap in executive leadership searches, direct hire recruiting, interim leadership placement, and temporary professional staffing. We are proud to be part of the Forbes lists of the Best Recruitment Firms and the Best Executive Search Firms in America. Additionally, Scion has been recognized as a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing firm as well as a top recruitment firm by The Business Times. Additional information about our firm can also be found online. Scion Staffing, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation or belief, or any other protected class. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and the candidates we represent. For opportunities located in a region that have enacted fair chance, arrest or conviction-based employment ordinances, Scion Staffing proactively follows the enacted guidance and considers for employment all qualified applications with arrest and conviction records. We engage in socially conscious business practices and believe that diverse, equitable, inclusive, and non-biased talent and recruitment processes are foundational to the success of Scion as well as every client organization with whom we partner.