Job Description

A boutique legal staffing and placement agency with offices in Los Angeles and Valencia, CA, is seeking a dynamic Junior Full-Desk Recruiting/Business Development Associate to join our growing team. This is a remote role, but applicants must reside in California. This is a fantastic opportunity to partner with top-tier law firms and corporate legal departments, helping to place attorneys, paralegals, and support staff in both contract and full-time roles. If you're energetic, goal-oriented, and ready to bet on yourself, we’d love to hear from you.

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking someone who is:

• Highly self-motivated and a proactive self-starter
• Entrepreneurial in spirit with a tenacious and persuasive approach
• Equipped with strong sales acumen
• Experience in legal, sales, insurance, or recruiting is preferred
• J.D.s and those seeking alternative legal careers are strongly encouraged to apply!

Your Day-to-Day

This role combines recruitment and business development. No two days are the same!

• Make outbound calls and conduct outreach to attorneys, paralegals, and legal support staff
• Reach out to law firms and corporate legal departments to identify hiring needs
• Conduct reference checks, schedule and conduct interviews, and coach candidates
• Coordinate document review project teams
• Match candidates with current openings and drive the hiring process forward
• Research legal hiring trends and candidate profiles
• Assist senior recruiters with administrative tasks as needed

Key Responsibilities

• Source candidates from proprietary databases and platforms
• Cold call legal professionals daily (attorneys, paralegals, support staff)
• Make business development outreach calls to law firms and corporate legal teams
• Negotiate salaries and benefits on behalf of candidates
• Conduct phone and Zoom/FaceTime interviews
• Perform detailed reference checks
• Collaborate closely with a small, supportive team

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• J.D., Paralegal Certificate, or related legal background strongly preferred
• 2+ years of experience in legal, sales, recruiting, or insurance
• Excellent communication skills—written and verbal (writing samples will be requested)
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite
• Emotional intelligence and resilience—the recruiting world moves fast and requires adaptability and poise

Compensation & Career Path

Base + Monthly Commission Structure (Earning potential includes base + commissions):

• Year 1: $65,000–$80,000 (average producers; high achievers can earn more)
• Year 2: $85,000–$100,000+
• Year 3: $100,000+ with potential to move into management ($130,000+)

This is a sales-driven role with high earnings potential based on performance. We’re looking for someone confident in their ability to succeed and grow.

Perks & Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Match
• Life Insurance
• Generous PTO + 11 Paid Holidays
• Fun, collaborative team culture
• Career advancement and management opportunities

About Round Hill Search:

Round Hill Search is a leading boutique legal staffing, placement, and consulting firm headquartered in Los Angeles, California. Our founding principles, Excellence, Service, and Integrity, are woven through every aspect of our business, resulting in an unparalleled level of service for our candidates and clients. Visit us at

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