Junior Recruiter

Hawkins Parnell & Young, LLP

. Identify, attract, and secure exceptional talent for the team .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeAlbuquerque • New Mexico • United StatesJunior💰 $16 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in candidate sourcing, interviewing, and maintaining candidate pipelines while utilizing innovative recruiting technologies. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential for effective collaboration and candidate interaction.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Recruiting ExperienceCandidate SourcingInterviewing SkillsOrganizational SkillsTechnology Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Candidate SourcingInterviewingJob Advertisement PostingCandidate TrackingPipeline Management

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsResilienceApproachable DemeanorPatienceGrowth Mindset

Tools & Technologies

Sourcing TechnologyOnline PlatformsJob BoardsSocial Media

Industry Keywords

RecruitingTalent AcquisitionCandidate InteractionCommunity OutreachJob Fairs

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Identify, attract, and secure exceptional talent for the team
Contribute to every stage of the hiring process, turning strong candidates into great hires
Attend firm huddles every Monday at 8:00 AM
Attend mini huddles Tuesday through Friday
Attend bi-weekly meetings with the Recruiting Director
Conduct outreach to 20–25 prospective candidates per week and generate at least 5–10 qualified candidates weekly
Source candidates through online platforms, legal associations, referrals, competitor firms, and passive-sourcing channels
Develop additional sourcing channels through job boards, social media, community outreach, referrals, and creative networks
Build and maintain a pipeline of qualified, ready-to-interview candidates
Conduct initial Meet & Greet screening interviews
Compose, post, and maintain job advertisements
Provide interview notes and candidate recommendations to the Recruiting Director within 24 hours
Maintain accurate candidate tracking spreadsheets for weekly or bi-weekly reviews
Assist with scheduling Meet & Greets, Shadowing, TopGrading, and Alignment interviews
Attend job fairs and recruiting events
Keep candidate files and notes updated
Complete other recruiting tasks and projects as assigned
Report directly to the Recruiting Director and secondarily to the Operations Director

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum 2 years of recruiting experience, including sourcing and interviewing
Organizational skills
Strong candidate interaction and communication skills
Resilience
Approachable, communicative, and interactive demeanor
Patience
Interest in using new and improved sourcing technology/tools
Technology proficiency
Commitment to continuous learning, including reading books and meeting with groups
Growth mindset and commitment to constant improvement
Ability to work Mountain Time business hours: Monday–Thursday 8:00 AM–5:00 PM and Friday 8:00 AM–4:00 PM
Ability to pass a background check

Benefits

Comp & perks

Full benefits package, including comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
Life and long-term disability insurance
401(k) plan
Generous PTO and select paid holidays
Opportunities for community outreach
Annual company goal trip
Positive, fulfilling work environment focused on learning, growth, and mutual support
Consistent bonuses