Our legal recruiters directory lists 360+ US attorney recruiters and legal search firms, with every US office, so you can search by city, state or firm name. Each listing is checked against the firm’s own website. Many of these recruiters place lawyers in-house, from corporate counsel to general counsel; pair your search with our in-house counsel jobs and general counsel jobs.
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3D Tek Legal Recruiting is a boutique Florida executive search firm, in business since 1997, focused on legal recruiting and law firm C-suite leadership, with a smaller technology practice. It places partners, counsel and associates with Florida law firms, recruits in-house counsel and general counsel for corporations, and fills law firm COO, CFO and other executive roles.
In their words: “At 3D Tek, we are a boutique executive search firm specializing in Legal recruiting and Law Firm C-Suite leadership.”
Source: 3D Tek Website
At a glance
- Market: Florida, including Miami, Tampa, Orlando, Jacksonville and Tallahassee
- In business since: 1997, according to the firm
- Track record: 97% retention rate and 5-year replacement guarantee, according to the firm
- Practice areas: 18, according to the firm
Legal roles recruited
- Law firm partners, counsel and associates
- General counsel and in-house counsel
- Law firm C-suite (COO, CFO, CMO, CIO, executive director)
- Legal technology leaders
Who they recruit for
Florida law firms and corporations.
Works with both in-house legal departments and law firms. Browse current Florida legal jobs, Miami legal jobs, Tampa legal jobs and in-house counsel jobs.
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Legal recruiter placing attorneys with in-house legal departments as well as law firms.
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A.W. Rush & Co. is a legal and compliance search firm in the New York area. It matches attorneys and compliance professionals with law firms, corporations, financial and commercial entities, funds, not-for-profits and educational institutions, and offers career coaching.
In their words: “A.W. RUSH & CO. is the trusted market leader in global search matching exceptional attorneys and compliance professionals with law firms, corporations, financial and commercial entities, funds, not-for-profits, and educational institutions worldwide.”
Source: A.W. Rush & Co. Website
At a glance
- Based in: New York area
- Coverage: global, according to the firm
- Services: legal and compliance search, plus career coaching and resume review
Legal roles recruited
- Attorneys
- Compliance professionals
Who they recruit for
Law firms, corporations, financial and commercial entities, funds, not-for-profits and educational institutions.
Works with both in-house legal departments and law firms. Browse current New York legal jobs, New York State legal jobs and in-house counsel jobs.
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ABA Search & Staffing is a recruiting company in South San Francisco, California, founded in 1986, that specializes in legal and compliance and life sciences recruiting. Its legal practice works with law firms and corporate legal departments.
In their words: “ABA Search specializes in delivering comprehensive, targeted legal recruiting solutions that address the unique needs of law firms and corporate legal departments, as well as the legal professionals we serve.”
Source: ABA Search Website
At a glance
- Based in: South San Francisco, CA
- Founded: 1986, according to the firm
- Specialties: legal and compliance, and life sciences
Legal roles recruited
- Legal professionals
- Compliance professionals
- Corporate counsel (per testimonials)
Who they recruit for
Law firms and corporate legal departments, including biotech and life sciences companies.
Works with both in-house legal departments and law firms. Browse current San Francisco legal jobs, California legal jobs, San Jose legal jobs and in-house counsel jobs.
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Abelson Legal Search is a Philadelphia attorney placement and staffing firm, and a division of Howard-Sloan Search. It recruits attorneys, paralegals and temporary legal professionals for law firms and companies in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.
In their words: “Philadelphia’s top legal recruiters since 1990.”
Source: Abelson Legal Search Website
At a glance
- Based in: Philadelphia, PA
- Founded: 1990, according to the firm
- Markets: Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware
- Search types: permanent and contract, full- and part-time placement, plus executive search
Legal roles recruited
- Attorneys for law firms and companies
- In-house counsel
- Paralegals
- Temporary legal professionals
Who they recruit for
Law firms, boutiques and Fortune 1000 companies in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.
Works with both in-house legal departments and law firms. Browse current Philadelphia legal jobs, Pennsylvania legal jobs, New Jersey legal jobs and Delaware legal jobs.
Above the Bar Legal Recruiting 915 Wilshire Blvd Suite 700 Los Angeles, CA 90017 work Phone: (888) 377-7054work Website: atblr.com Biography
Legal recruiter placing attorneys with in-house legal departments as well as law firms.
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Abshire Legal Search & Consulting is a legal recruiting firm in Charlotte, North Carolina. It helps partners and associates make lateral moves to law firms and advises firms on their growth plans.
In their words: “Abshire Legal Search places attorneys into the most well-regarded and widely-recognized practices and law firms.”
Source: Abshire Legal Search Website
At a glance
- Based in: Charlotte, NC
- Experience: more than a decade of recruiting, according to the firm
- Search types: lateral partner and associate placement and consulting
Legal roles recruited
- Law firm partners
- Law firm associates
Who they recruit for
Law firms.
Browse current Charlotte legal jobs and North Carolina legal jobs.
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Legal recruiter placing attorneys with in-house legal departments as well as law firms.
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Advanced Legal Placement, LLC is a woman-owned, attorney-run legal recruiting firm in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania. It makes permanent attorney placements with law firms and corporations across the country.
In their words: “Advanced Legal Placement, LLC is a Pennsylvania based woman-owned, attorney-run legal recruiting company.”
Source: Advanced Legal Placement Website
At a glance
- Based in: Bryn Mawr, PA (Greater Philadelphia)
- Founder: Kristy Schulman, who the firm says has two decades of legal recruiting experience
- Search types: permanent attorney placement
- Diversity: the firm says it follows the Mansfield Rule in its searches
- Openings: the firm posts current openings, such as corporate attorney and insurance defense associate roles, on its site
Legal roles recruited
- Law firm associates and partners
- In-house corporate attorneys
Who they recruit for
Law firms and corporations nationwide.
Works with both in-house legal departments and law firms. Browse current Philadelphia legal jobs, Pennsylvania legal jobs and in-house counsel jobs.
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Advocate Legal Search is a Southern California legal recruiting firm founded in 1988 and run by two former practicing attorneys. It places associates and partners in full-time positions with law firms and also handles law firm mergers and acquisitions.
In their words: “Since its inception in 1988, Advocate Legal Search has built a stellar reputation for professionalism, effective service and successful placements.”
Source: Advocate Legal Search Website
At a glance
- Based in: Los Angeles area, CA
- Founded: 1988, according to the firm
- Market: Southern California
Legal roles recruited
- Law firm associates
- Law firm partners
- Law firm mergers and acquisitions
Who they recruit for
Law firms in Southern California.
Browse current Los Angeles legal jobs and California legal jobs.
