Metalegal Advocates is a litigation and advisory law firm with offices in New Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru. The firm provides comprehensive services across economic laws, financial crimes, tax disputes (income tax, GST, black money, VAT, and other taxes), securities laws, FEMA, commercial laws, and related business and mercantile laws. Its clientele includes both businesses and individuals across a wide range of industry verticals.
As an HR Associate you will be working at the intersection of HR and legal practice management, supporting the Head HR in driving recruitment and talent acquisition for the firm. Your core responsibility will be to manage the hiring pipeline through Zoho Recruit, coordinate candidate interactions, and ensure smooth execution of recruitment processes for associates, interns, and support staff.
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Manage the recruitment lifecycle: job postings, CV screening, shortlisting, and interview scheduling.
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Operate and maintain Zoho Recruit: upload and update candidate profiles, track pipeline stages, and ensure data hygiene.
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Coordinate with practice leads and partners on manpower requirements.
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Draft and share interview invites, feedback requests, and communication with candidates.
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Maintain candidate evaluation records, interview notes, and rating consistency.
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Ensure timely acknowledgements and closure communication to candidates.
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Build and maintain an updated database of talent pools (interns, associates, specialists).
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Assist in employer branding initiatives such as internship programs, law school outreach, and LinkedIn postings related to hiring.
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Support the Head HR in standardizing recruitment SOPs and automation.
Requirements
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MBA in Human Resources or equivalent qualification.
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1-2 years of experience in recruitment/talent acquisition (law firm/professional services preferred).
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Strong communication and coordination skills.
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Proficiency in MS Excel, MS Word, and comfort with ATS tools (Zoho Recruit experience is a strong plus).
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High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple openings simultaneously.
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Strong organizational skills and ownership over recruitment deliverables.
Benefits
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Direct exposure to talent acquisition in a leading law firm environment.
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Opportunity to work closely with the Head HR and practice leaders.
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Hands-on experience with Zoho Recruit and recruitment analytics.
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A collaborative and growth-focused team culture.
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A chance to shape the firm’s recruitment brand and strategy.
INR 30,000 - 35,000 per month.