How much does a first year Attorney Recruiter make?
Asked by BG2008
Hi all! This is my first question so be gentle;-) I am considering taking an attorney recruiter position with a legal staffing company and I was wondering if anyone had any idea what an "average" first year recruiter can expect to make in a large urban area. The compensation involves a draw against future commission, 45% of placement fee. Knowing what I know about attorney compensation where I live it seems that I wouldn't have to do all that many placements to exceed six figures so there must be a catch here.

Best Answer:
I don't doubt that compensation could potentially reach six figures, but you're right that there's a catch. We're looking at 50-60 hour weeks on average and a lot of cold calling and interviewing. You will also have to deal with constant rejection and slighting on the part of some candidates. This is definitely a job for the thick-skinned.

I know that they would make some good money. Anything in the legal field would make good money.
Answered by mtwaites

I would research a lot before agreeing to the draw against future compensation. That's a risky proposition to accept and you should read the fine print. Check the job listings at http://www.outlines.com/ to see the compensations being offered these days.
Answered by bartending212