Recruitment Consultant – Legal (Paralegal Desk)

London | Permanent Recruitment | 35k salary (negotiable) plus generous commission

My clients are specialists in legal recruitment and are looking for an ambitious Recruitment Consultant with experience within the legal sector to take ownership of a high-volume permanent paralegal desk, working with some of the most sought-after law firms in the market.

This is a warm desk with established client relationships, offering immediate opportunity to bill and grow within a high-performing team.

The Role

You will be responsible for managing a busy and rewarding desk focused on placing high-calibre graduates into permanent paralegal roles across leading law firms and in-house legal teams.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing and developing a high-volume permanent desk
• Placing top-tier graduates into paralegal roles
• Working closely with a strong base of existing, warm clients
• Sourcing, screening and shortlisting high-quality candidates
• Building long-term relationships with both clients and candidates
• Driving revenue through consistent billing activity

What Makes This Opportunity Stand Out

Warm desk – established clients and live roles from day one
High-volume, high-quality market – strong flow of graduate talent
Clear earning potential – uncapped commission structure
Reputable brand – trusted name in legal recruitment
Progression opportunities – clear path to senior and leadership roles