Search Consultant - Legal Practice

About JM Search 

JM Search is the leading retained executive search firm for private equity, and other growth-oriented private and public organizations. We have spent more than 40 years identifying, attracting, and retaining high-performing company builders within our own firm and understand how to scale without sacrificing culture. We care deeply about providing continuous development opportunities for each member of our team – from recent graduates to our managing partners – and believe by caring for our people, they in turn care for our clients.

As a Search Consultant in the Legal practice, you are responsible for supporting and executing on search delivery. Each  JM Search employee is empowered to make decisions, share ideas, and shape the future of our firm, as well as  your own individual career path. We take great pride in being the best at what we do, but we also care about having  fun while we do it. 

Role & Responsibilities:

• Effectively support a search process by candidate sourcing, identification, initial assessment, and object  handling.
• Effectively interpret the client’s needs into the appropriate candidate profile to guide outreach strategy and initial  qualification conversations.
• Conduct initial candidate screening conversations to share opportunity and assess high-level fit, interest and  availability, while maintaining alignment with company messaging guidelines.
• Generate qualified candidate interest and schedule follow-up discussions as appropriate.
• Maintain accurate documentation and data integrity within the firm’s internal database to ensure compliance.
• Adhere to firm standards and compliance requirements across all verbal and written candidate communications.
• Depth and breadth of a specific client industry, translating that knowledge into effective candidate engagement  and informed conversations.   

Competencies: 

Candidate Assessment & Presentation - Conducts initial candidate assessments, evaluating skills, motivations,  and fit for the role, and prepares and presents candidate profiles for client update calls. 

Internal Client & Candidate Management - Manages interactions with internal clients and candidates  independently, demonstrating accountability, professionalism, and proactive problem-solving. 

Research Strategy Development - Develops and tailors research strategies to meet specific client needs,  showing insight and adaptability in approach. 

Developing Subject Matter Knowledge - Shows curiosity and commitment to learning about specialized areas,  taking steps to explore areas of opportunity within the practice. 

Search Logistics Execution & Compliance - Independently manages all search logistics in strict compliance with  data and process standards, ensuring an efficient search process. 

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelors’ degree preferred.
• Experience in sales, telemarketing or legal field is preferred.
• elf-motivated and goal-oriented with the ability to meet target/quotas.
• Worked in or sold to the AM Law 100 or 200 is preferred.
• Strong customer service skills. 
• Collaborative mindset and willingness to learn. 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.  

We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package including a healthy 401(k) match, excellent health,  vision, and dental benefits, and flexible working options. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity  at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual  orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.