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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Alevistar Legal Search is a legal recruiting and staffing firm in Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania, serving the Philadelphia area since 2003. It handles partner placements, group mergers and associate placements for law firms and corporations.
In their words: “Alevistar Legal Search is the premier Philadelphia area legal search firm engaged in partner placements, group mergers, and associate placements.”
Source: Alevistar Legal Website
At a glance
- Based in: Plymouth Meeting, PA
- Founded: 2003, according to the firm
- Recognition: the firm says readers of The Legal Intelligencer named it a top Pennsylvania-based legal recruiter for 2025 and 2026
- Ethics: NALSC member and official partner of the Philadelphia Bar Association, according to the firm
Legal roles recruited
- Law firm partners and practice groups
- Law firm associates
- In-house counsel, such as real estate counsel
Who they recruit for
Law firms and corporations throughout the Philadelphia area.
Works with both in-house legal departments and law firms. Browse current Philadelphia legal jobs, Pennsylvania legal jobs, New Jersey legal jobs and in-house counsel jobs.
Biography
Alpert Associates LLC is a legal search consultancy on L Street NW in Washington, DC, with more than 25 years in legal recruiting. It places partners, counsel and other attorneys with law firms and corporations, with a focus on the Washington, DC market.
In their words: “A national legal search consultancy based in Washington, DC”
Source: Alpert Associates Website
At a glance
- Based in: Washington, DC
- Experience: over 25 years in legal recruiting, according to the firm
- Ethics: the firm says it follows the National Association of Legal Search Consultants (NALSC) Code of Ethics
- Recent placements: the firm lists corporate, environmental and real estate partners among them
Legal roles recruited
- Law firm partners and counsel
- Attorneys for corporate legal departments
Who they recruit for
Law firms and corporations, mainly in Washington, DC.
Works with both in-house legal departments and law firms. Browse current Washington, DC legal jobs, Washington, DC general counsel jobs and environmental counsel jobs.
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Amato Legal Search is a legal recruiting firm in Ellicott City, Maryland. It works with employers and job seekers and posts current positions on its site.
In their words: “Our unique business model has a proven track record of increasing opportunitiies for Job Seekers and providing a stellar pool of candidates for Employers.”
Source: Amato Legal Search Website
At a glance
- Based in: Ellicott City, MD
Legal roles recruited
- Legal roles (the firm’s site does not list specific positions)
Who they recruit for
Legal employers.
Browse current Baltimore legal jobs and Maryland legal jobs.
Biography
Amicus Search Group is a national attorney search firm founded in 2004 with offices in Austin, Dallas and Houston. It places attorneys with private law firms and in-house legal departments, recruiting general counsel, assistant general counsel, partners and associates.
In their words: “Since 2004, Amicus has placed attorneys in private law firms and in-house legal departments within all major National markets.”
Source: Amicus Search Website
At a glance
- Offices: Austin, Dallas and Houston, TX
- Founded: 2004, according to the firm
- Retention: the firm cites 3-year retention at twice the national average
Legal roles recruited
- General counsel and assistant general counsel
- Law firm partners
- Associates
Who they recruit for
Corporations and law firms, large and small.
Works with both in-house legal departments and law firms. Browse current Houston legal jobs, Dallas legal jobs, Texas legal jobs and in-house counsel jobs.
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Ankus Consulting is a South Florida legal search firm. It recruits associates, partners and in-house counsel for law firms and corporations, mainly in Miami, Fort Lauderdale and Palm Beach, and also handles searches elsewhere in Florida and in major national markets.
In their words: “Ankus Consulting is one of South Florida’s most established and respected legal search firms.”
Source: Ankus Consulting Website
At a glance
- Markets: Miami, Fort Lauderdale and Palm Beach, plus Florida and major national markets
- Experience: almost 30 years, according to the firm
- Track record: the firm says it has placed over 600 associates, partners and in-house attorneys
- Other services: expert witness testimony and hourly career services
Legal roles recruited
- Law firm associates
- Lateral partners
- In-house counsel
Who they recruit for
Law firms and corporations, primarily in South Florida.
Works with both in-house legal departments and law firms. Browse current Miami legal jobs, Florida legal jobs and in-house counsel jobs.
Biography
Ascend Attorney Search is a legal recruiting firm with a national reach, founded by two veteran recruiters who previously practiced law at Am Law firms and in-house legal departments. It places associates, partners and groups with national law firms, mid-sized firms, high-end boutiques and in-house legal departments.
In their words: “Whether you are a law firm seeking to strategically add lawyers or an individual lawyer or group seeking to move to a new law firm or in-house role, Ascend Attorney Search can help.”
Source: Ascend Attorney Search Website
At a glance
- Coverage: nationwide
- Team: former practicing attorneys, according to the firm
- Practice areas: nearly all, from M&A and private equity to IP, healthcare and data privacy
- Ethics: NALSC member, according to the firm
Legal roles recruited
- Law firm associates and partners
- Attorney groups
- In-house attorneys
Who they recruit for
National and mid-sized law firms, high-end boutiques and in-house legal departments.
Works with both in-house legal departments and law firms. Browse current in-house counsel jobs and general counsel jobs.
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Aspire Legal Search Group is a national legal search boutique based in Irving, Texas. It focuses on partner and practice group acquisition and strategic mergers for law firms and also recruits associates.
In their words: “Aspire Legal Search Group assists law firms with partner and practice group acquisition and strategic mergers.”
Source: Aspire Legal Search Group Website
At a glance
- Based in: Irving, TX
- Markets: the firm says it has made placements in Austin, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Boston, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco and Washington, D.C.
- Research: quarterly newsletters tracking partner moves and hiring trends
Legal roles recruited
- Law firm partners
- Practice groups
- Law firm associates
Who they recruit for
Law firms, including Am Law 100 and Am Law 200 firms.
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Assigned Counsel is a legal staffing company in Berwyn, Pennsylvania, near Philadelphia. It provides experienced temporary attorneys, on-site or remote, to law departments and other legal teams.
In their words: “Assigned Counsel provides experienced temporary attorneys to work on-site or remotely.”
Source: Assigned Counsel Website
At a glance
- Based in: Berwyn, PA
- Founded: 1992, according to the firm
- Track record: the firm cites a 97.7% satisfaction rate among general counsel and CLO clients
- Search types: temporary attorney staffing
Legal roles recruited
- Temporary attorneys in general corporate, real estate, labor and employment and M&A
- Government and regulatory, environmental and transactional attorneys
- Privacy and compliance, intellectual property and litigation support attorneys
Who they recruit for
Corporate law departments and other legal teams, with general counsel and CLOs among its clients, according to the firm.
Works with both in-house legal departments and law firms. Browse current Philadelphia legal jobs, Pennsylvania legal jobs and in-house counsel jobs.
