Talent Acquisition & Recruiting Specialist

Part-Time Contracted Role

Ocean Estate Law is seeking an experienced recruiting professional to help us attract, hire, and onboard exceptional team members as we continue to grow. This is a part-time, project-based independent contractor role focused primarily on talent acquisition, with the opportunity to support broader HR initiatives as needed.

We’re not looking for a traditional in-house HR generalist—we’re looking for a proactive, results-driven recruiter who knows how to find great people, engage them, and bring them into a high-performing team.

About Ocean Estate Law

At Ocean Estate Law, we help families protect what matters most through thoughtful, relationship-driven estate planning. We are a fast-growing, team-oriented firm based in Southern California, committed to delivering an exceptional client experience with professionalism, empathy, and integrity.

Why This Role is a Great Fit

• Flexible, part-time, project-based work
• Fully remote with occasional collaboration as needed
• Opportunity to directly impact the growth and culture of a scaling law firm
• Work closely with firm leadership and help shape hiring strategy

Compensation & Structure

• Contracted role
• Part-time / project-based (hours will vary based on hiring needs)
• Hourly rate: $30/hour (with potential for growth based on performance and scope) 

Talent Acquisition & Recruiting (Primary Focus)

• Lead full-cycle recruiting: sourcing, screening, interviewing, and coordinating hiring
• Develop and execute creative sourcing strategies to attract top talent
• Draft and post job descriptions aligned with firm culture and role expectations
• Conduct initial candidate screenings to assess both skillset and culture fit
• Manage candidate pipeline and ensure a smooth, high-touch candidate experience
• Collaborate with leadership on hiring needs, role design, and compensation insights
• Assist with onboarding coordination to ensure new hires are set up for success

HR & People Operations (Secondary / As Needed)

• Provide input on HR best practices, policies, and systems
• Support development of onboarding processes and materials
• Assist with occasional HR projects (handbooks, performance review systems, etc.)
• Ensure hiring practices remain compliant with applicable laws and regulations

• Proven success in recruiting and talent acquisition (agency or in-house)
• Strong track record of filling professional roles (legal industry experience is a plus, but not required)
• Excellent communication and candidate engagement skills
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple roles and priorities
• Self-starter who can work independently and deliver results
• Familiarity with applicant tracking systems, LinkedIn recruiting, and modern sourcing tools