Senior Recruiter

Company Overview:
Stouffer Legal is a growing law firm dedicated to helping families navigate Estate Planning and Estate Administration with compassion and confidence. Our team works closely with clients during important life transitions, providing thoughtful guidance and dependable service when it matters most.

We are committed to building a high-performing organization where people are clear on expectations, supported in their development, and encouraged to continuously improve. At Stouffer Legal, we value collaboration, accountability, and a shared commitment to delivering exceptional service.

As our firm continues to grow, we are investing intentionally in our people, systems, and leadership to support expansion across markets. We are focused on building a team of proactive, high-performing individuals who take ownership and help us strengthen our presence within the communities we serve. Our goal is not simply to grow, but to scale in a way that maintains quality, consistency, and a strong reputation, driven by the talent we bring into the firm.

Position Overview:
We are looking for a Senior Recruiter who will take ownership of how we find and bring in great people as we grow into new locations. This role focuses on building a steady pipeline of strong candidates across roles and helping us make thoughtful, high-quality hires.

You will spend your time identifying talent, conducting interviews and assessments, and building relationships that turn into hires over time. You'll also help shape how we show up in the legal community by connecting our attorneys and leaders to the right events, networks, and opportunities.

You'll work closely with executive leadership to understand where we're going, what talent we need next, and how to position the firm so the right people want to join. The goal is a consistent, reliable flow of candidates who can help us open and strengthen offices as we expand.

Location: Towson, MD

Core Job Duties:

• Proactively source and engage qualified candidates across a range of roles, including attorneys, operations, and support staff
• Build and maintain candidate pipelines to support current hiring needs and anticipated growth
• Drive top-of-funnel recruiting activity to ensure a steady flow of qualified candidates into the hiring process
• Partner with hiring managers and firm leadership to understand staffing needs and align recruiting efforts accordingly
• Support consistent execution of the firm's hiring process across roles and departments
• Identify hiring process inefficiencies and recommend improvements to increase speed, quality, and candidate conversion
• Track and report on recruiting metrics such as pipeline activity, time-to-fill, and offer acceptance rates
• Support outreach efforts that strengthen brand awareness within the legal and professional community
• Help coordinate networking events, referral-building opportunities, and other recruiting-related external engagement efforts
• Support attorneys and leadership in talent attraction efforts as needed
• Represent Stouffer Legal professionally and help reinforce its reputation as an employer of choice
• Manage full-cycle recruiting for open roles, from sourcing and screening through offer stage
• Build and maintain relationships with candidate sources, referral partners, and relevant professional networks
• Own the candidate experience by ensuring timely communication and a professional, organized process
• Support onboarding coordination to help ensure a smooth transition from offer acceptance to start date
• Continuously refine sourcing approaches and contribute to overall recruiting effectiveness

What Success Looks Like:

• A steady pipeline of qualified candidates across key roles and functions
• Successful hiring of strong performers who meet the firm's needs and contribute positively to the team
• Timely and effective support for hiring needs tied to firm growth
• Increased awareness of Stouffer Legal among relevant talent pools
• Strong working relationships with candidates, referral sources, and professional networks
• Positive candidate experience throughout the recruiting process
• Clear visibility into recruiting activity and measurable improvement in hiring outcomes over time

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience recruiting across multiple functions, such as legal, operations, and/or professional services preferred
• 5+ years of experience in recruiting, legal recruiting, or talent acquisition
• Proven track record of sourcing and engaging strong candidates across multiple roles
• Strong networking and relationship-building skills
• Experience operating in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment
• Ability to partner effectively with hiring managers and senior leaders
• Highly proactive, organized, and results-driven mindset
• Experience supporting recruiting across multiple offices or locations is a plus

Why Join Us:

Stouffer Legal offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact at a growing law firm. In this role, you will work closely with attorneys, hiring managers, and leadership to help attract and hire the talent needed to support the firm's growth. You will have the opportunity to build candidate pipelines, develop strong relationships, and contribute to recruiting processes that support long-term success. You will also be part of a culture grounded in continuous improvement, accountability, and operational excellence. If you are energized by recruiting, enjoy building connections, and want your work to directly support a growing organization, this role offers the chance to do that in a meaningful way.

Compensation:

• Base Salary: $90,000 – $105,000
• Target total compensation: $114,000–$126,000, including incentive compensation tied to recruiting outcomes.
• Competitive benefits package
• Health Insurance (CareFirst) with 50% company contribution
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Company-paid Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance
• Company-paid Group-Term Life Insurance
• 401(k) with a match of 3%, plus 50% of the next 2%, totaling a 4% employer match, immediate vesting
• Generous PTO (Paid Time Off) starting at 15 days annually, scaling with tenure
• 7 paid holidays per year
• 3 weeks of paid parental leave

Application Process:

1. Application Submission and Screening

2. Initial Phone Screening Interview (15 minutes)

3. Virtual Interview (Microsoft Teams; 30 minutes)

4. Candidate Assessments (Skills and Cultural Fit)

5. In-Person Interview at Naples Office (1 hour; including office tour)

6. Job Offer and Reference/Background Checks

7. Orientation and Onboarding