Principal Recruiter

Who are you?

We're looking for an experienced GTM recruiter who is excited about contributing to the growth of Steno, eager to find culture-adds for Steno from their extensive network of connections, and who relish the opportunity to partner with GTM leaders to help them achieve their individual and team goals. 

If you're looking for a company that offers support, guidance, an abundance of killer giphys, and unlimited potential to grow into your best self, you can bet we'd love to have you too. 

On a regular basis you will 

• Manage full cycle recruiting for multiple, complex Go to Market requisitions, including for outside sales professionals and sales directors, creating innovative and industry-relevant sourcing strategies and driving engagement to bring the best talent to each role
• Support hiring needs across the business , and lead the design and optimization of recruiting systems and workflows 
• Canvas the Court Reporting and Legal Technology industries with effective and  consistent sourcing efforts to promote a healthy pipeline of industry talent 
• Help design the structure of the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and associated workflows and tools, ensuring scalable and efficient processes that support strategic hiring goals.
• Partner with senior leadership and hiring managers to define ideal talent acquisition strategies, establish screening criteria, and craft compelling, precise job postings that attract top-tier candidates.
• Elevate Steno's employer brand across internal and external channels, including social media and industry forums, ensuring a consistently exceptional and thoughtful candidate experience.
• Drive thought leadership in recruiting by analyzing industry trends, market intelligence, and best practices, and implementing innovative, scalable approaches that enhance talent acquisition effectiveness.
• Establish and monitor key recruitment metrics and KPIs, providing actionable insights to leadership, optimizing processes, and continuously improving hiring outcomes.

You're gonna crush it if

• You bring 7+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience for Go-To-Market roles, including 2+ years specializing in the legal technology or legal services sector.
• You are a trusted advisor to senior leadership, leveraging exceptional communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills to drive high-impact talent decisions.
• You have a proven track record of partnering with hiring managers and executives to define hiring strategies, optimize efforts and outreach strategies, and successfully fill complex, hard-to-fill roles.
• You have a strong work ethic - you're not afraid to roll up your sleeves - and you have a bias for action when encountering obstacles or ambiguity
• You are a strategic and innovative thinker, adept at designing and executing creative sourcing strategies to attract top-tier talent in competitive markets.
• You excel at managing multiple high-priority requisitions simultaneously, ensuring deadlines are met without compromising quality or candidate experience.
• You proactively identify and remove obstacles in the hiring process, anticipating challenges and implementing solutions to keep recruitment initiatives on track.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary - $110k - $150k 
• Health, Vision, & Dental Benefits - low-cost health plans that free up mind space and unlock our employees' best work
• Wellness/Mental Health - shared benefits to be used among employees and families
• Flexible Paid Time Off - allowing employees to find balance in their lives
• Options of Equity - we know our success is nothing without our team
• Access to a company-provided 401(k) account
• A home office setup and a monthly stipend to offset internet and phone costs

Our Team 

The People Operations team works directly with leadership to promote Steno's values, enhance Steno's culture, and foster a working environment  that demonstrates our commitment to and investment in people.  We care deeply about employee experience and we lead the way to ensure Steno's most important policies and philosophies come to life.  In doing so, we promote the personal and professional development of all Steno employees and our company overall, and we have a direct impact in making our team feel supported so they can drive our business forward. 

About Steno

• Founded in 2018 and growing fast
• Values: be highly reliable, constantly innovate, operate with a hospitality mindset
• Diverse backgrounds welcome Steno employees have a unique blend of legal, technology, operations and finance experience
• We are revolutionizing litigation technology
• • Flexible deferred payment options (e.g., DelayPay)
  • Cutting-edge technology - unique products and integrations to maximize the output of legal professionals
  • White glove, and tech-enabled concierge customer service that our clients rave about

Application Information

• Steno is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on any characteristics that are protected under the law. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.
• Applicants requesting an accommodation should contact us at  
• Steno personnel will always have either a email address or will contact you via Rippling Recruiting. Act with caution if asked for personal information. Background checks, for example, are only conducted after an offer is extended.
• Applicants should receive a confirmation email immediately after applying. If not, check your email spam and approve the sender. 
• Information provided to Steno, such as professional credentials and skills, educational and work history, and other application information, is collected and stored in our system, but we never disclose or sell your personal information.