Research Sourcing Specialist Legal Recruitment

Job Overview

Our client is looking for a skilled Legal Sourcing Specialist to play a vital role in applying expert recruitment skills, and experience in identifying, assessing, and engaging top-tier experts across diverse industries to meet demanding legal case briefs. You’ll work closely with legal and account management teams to deliver timely, high-quality expert matches while building lasting relationships within your network. This is an exciting remote opportunity to join a dynamic, purpose-driven team supporting global clients.

This is a Recruitment based role with legal experience.

Schedule

• Monday - Friday, 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM AEST, with 1 hour unpaid break (40 work hours per week)

Note: Flexibility for early or late requests may be required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth desktop research to source, headhunt relevant experts that align with complex legal case requirements
• Source experts beyond internal databases, focusing on niche, international, and hard-to-reach sectors
• Analyze case briefs to advise on expert suitability, scope, and potential challenges
• Prepare detailed expert capability assessments covering commercial fit, credibility, and risks
• Engage directly with experts to evaluate their independence, availability, and relevance
• Build and nurture long-term expert relationships to ensure responsiveness and quality
• Collaborate with Account and Case teams to meet deadlines and client expectations
• Maintain and update internal databases with sourcing insights and risk notes
• Monitor industry trends to expand and strengthen the expert network
• Manage multiple urgent requests efficiently with accuracy
• Share sourcing best practices and contribute to process improvements

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business, Science, Engineering, Research, or related fields
• 1–3 years’ experience in legal recruitment, or professional services
• Strong expertise in market mapping, and sourcing challenging roles
• Confidence engaging with senior professionals and providing clear recommendations
• Strong analytical skills to interpret complex briefs and overcome sourcing challenges
• Commercial awareness and understanding of professional services or legal industry dynamics
• Attention to detail in matching expert profiles to client requirements
• Managerial or leadership experience (preferred)

Independent Contractor Perks

• Permanent work from home
• Immediate hiring
• Health Insurance Coverage for eligible locations

Note

• Please click the "Apply" button to complete your application, including the assessment questions, technical check, and voice recording. Your hourly pay rate will be established based on your performance in the application process; submissions with all requirements fulfilled will receive priority review.