Legal Recruiter – Government Jobs

September 15, 2026

Job Description:

Take ownership of active government requisitions
Aggressively source qualified candidates
Conduct cold calls, LinkedIn outreach, email campaigns, and networking
Build and maintain a candidate pipeline
Screen and qualify candidates
Submit qualified candidates quickly
Follow candidates through the hiring process
Work directly with TrHN recruiting and business development leadership
Document candidate activity and communications in Greenhouse ATS/CRM
Consistently work active requisitions until they are filled
Recruit attorneys, legal professionals, physicians, advanced practice providers, and other professionals for government contract opportunities

Requirements:

Experienced 1099 recruiter
Proven recruiting experience
Ability to find difficult-to-reach candidates
Willingness to make cold calls
Ability to work independently without constant supervision
Ability to move quickly when a strong candidate is identified
Understanding of the importance of candidate follow-up
Motivation by commission and results
Desire to build a long-term book of business and candidate network
Government recruiting experience strongly preferred
Existing relationships with attorneys, legal professionals, government contractors, or professional candidates are a major plus
Recruiters outside the USA must sign a W-8BEN

Benefits:

100% remote
Commission-based compensation
Uncapped earning potential
Flexible schedule
Opportunity to work on government contract opportunities
Multiple professional requisitions
Ability to work independently
Opportunity to build a long-term recruiting relationship with TrHN

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