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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The Manning Group is a legal recruiting firm in Washington, D.C. that works with law firms and with lawyers considering a move. Testimonials on its site describe partner and practice group moves to larger law firm platforms.
In their words: “Our one and only goal is to create the best fit for all … and our thoughtful, service-oriented approach supports that singular goal.”
Source: The Manning Group Website
At a glance
- Based in: Washington, D.C.
- Focus: law firm practice leaders, partners and groups
Legal roles recruited
- Law firm partners
- Practice groups
- Law firm practice leaders
Who they recruit for
Law firms.
Browse current Washington, D.C. legal jobs, Maryland legal jobs and Virginia legal jobs.
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The MARA Group is a New York legal search firm that focuses on permanent placement of attorneys and compliance professionals at all levels. Its clients include international and boutique law firms and start-up and large companies in the U.S. and abroad, and it offers contingency, exclusive and retained searches.
In their words: “The MARA Search Group is a legal search firm that focuses on the permanent placement of attorneys and compliance professionals at all levels.”
Source: The MARA Group Website
At a glance
- Based in: New York, NY
- Search types: contingency, exclusive contingency and retained
Legal roles recruited
- Law firm attorneys at all levels
- In-house attorneys
- Compliance professionals
Who they recruit for
International and boutique law firms and start-up and large companies in the U.S. and abroad.
Works with both in-house legal departments and law firms. Browse current New York legal jobs, New York general counsel jobs and in-house counsel jobs.

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The McCormick Group is an executive search firm in Arlington, Virginia, and its Legal practice recruits attorneys for law firms and in-house law departments. It also places high-level candidates and practice groups and advises law firms on mergers, practice development and new offices.
In their words: “We have worked with corporations, trade associations, and other legal organizations across the country to find attorneys ranging from entry-level staff lawyers to the chief legal officers of Fortune 500 companies.”
Source: The McCormick Group Website
At a glance
- Based in: Arlington, VA
- Track record: the firm cites thousands of searches and consulting engagements
- Search types: executive search, candidate and group representation, and law firm consulting including M&A
Legal roles recruited
- Law firm partners, associates and practice groups
- In-house attorneys from staff lawyers to chief legal officers
- Attorneys leaving government
Who they recruit for
Law firms, corporations, trade associations and other legal organizations across the country.
Works with both in-house legal departments and law firms. Browse current Washington, D.C. legal jobs, Virginia legal jobs, general counsel jobs and in-house counsel jobs.
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The Morton Group is a Phoenix legal staffing agency that has served the Phoenix legal community since 1989. It provides temporary, temp-to-hire and direct-hire legal staff to law firms and corporate legal departments throughout the Valley.
In their words: “The Morton Group is a legal staffing agency providing temporary, temp to hire and direct hire placements throughout the valley.”
Source: The Morton Group Website
At a glance
- Based in: Phoenix, AZ
- Serving since: 1989, according to the firm
- Search types: temporary, temp-to-hire and direct hire
Legal roles recruited
- Paralegals
- Legal secretaries and assistants
- Attorneys
- Legal support staff
Who they recruit for
Law firms and corporate legal departments in the Phoenix area.
Works with both in-house legal departments and law firms. Browse current Phoenix legal jobs, Arizona legal jobs and in-house counsel jobs.
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The ONeil Search Group is a recruiting firm serving law firms, financial companies, mid-sized firms and specialty boutiques. It places temporary, temp-to-perm and permanent employees, and its leadership focuses on recruiting law firm executive directors, administrators and other senior management.
In their words: “Since 1989, The ONeil Search Group has been trusted by the nation’s top tier law firms, financial corporations, mid-sized and specialty boutiques to provide capable, professional employees.”
Source: The ONeil Search Group Website
At a glance
- Experience: since 1989, according to the firm
- Search types: temporary, temp-to-perm and permanent placement
Legal roles recruited
- Law firm executive directors and administrators
- Senior management and C-level roles
- Professional staff for law firms
Who they recruit for
Law firms, financial companies, mid-sized firms and specialty boutiques.
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The PeterSan Group is a legal search and staffing firm with offices on Broadway in New York, in Coral Gables, Florida and in El Segundo, California. With more than 30 years of experience, it recruits attorneys, including general counsel, for law firms and corporate legal departments, and staffs paralegals, litigation support, document review and e-discovery teams.
In their words: “PeterSan Group, powered by TalentoHC provides attorney search, legal staffing, litigation support, document review, e-discovery, and legal technology recruiting nationwide.”
Source: PeterSan Group Website
At a glance
- Offices: New York, NY; Coral Gables, FL; El Segundo, CA; and more
- Experience: over 30 years, according to the firm
- Track record: the firm says it has made more than 2,500 placements for over 600 clients
- Search types: attorney search, legal staffing, document review, e-discovery and legal technology recruiting
Legal roles recruited
- Law firm partners and associates
- General counsel and in-house counsel
- Paralegals and litigation support professionals
- Document review and e-discovery staff
Who they recruit for
Law firms and corporate legal departments in healthcare, financial services, technology and other industries.
Works with both in-house legal departments and law firms. Browse current New York legal jobs, Miami legal jobs, Los Angeles legal jobs and general counsel jobs.
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The Portfolio Group (Lawyermover) is a California legal search and placement firm in Encino. It represents partners, practice groups, counsel and associates moving to law firms, and also runs general counsel and in-house searches, throughout California and nationally.
In their words: “We represent and place partners, practice groups, counsel, and associates seeking new opportunities with top law firms.”
Source: The Portfolio Group Website
At a glance
- Based in: Encino, CA
- Markets: California and nationwide
- Search types: law firm lateral placement and general counsel and in-house searches
Legal roles recruited
- Law firm partners and practice groups
- Counsel and associates
- General counsel
- In-house counsel
Who they recruit for
Law firms and companies hiring general counsel and in-house lawyers.
Works with both in-house legal departments and law firms. Browse current Los Angeles legal jobs, California legal jobs, Los Angeles general counsel jobs and in-house counsel jobs.
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The RMN Agency is an attorney-led legal recruiting firm in Atlanta, founded in 2011. It matches lawyers and legal professionals with AmLaw firms, boutiques and in-house legal departments, including Fortune 500 companies, across a wide range of practice areas.
In their words: “Award-winning, attorney-led recruiting agency matching lawyers and legal professionals with law firms and in-house legal departments since 2011.”
Source: The RMN Agency Website
At a glance
- Based in: Atlanta, GA
- Founded: 2011, according to the firm
- Recognition: ranked Best Legal Recruiters in Atlanta by the Daily Report for 11 consecutive years, the firm says
Legal roles recruited
- Law firm associates and partners
- In-house counsel
- Legal professionals
Who they recruit for
AmLaw firms, elite boutiques and Fortune 500 companies.
Works with both in-house legal departments and law firms. Browse current Atlanta legal jobs, Georgia legal jobs, Atlanta general counsel jobs and in-house counsel jobs.
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The Rosenthal Consulting Group, operating as Rosenthal Recruiting, is a recruiting and search firm in Montclair, New Jersey, focused on the financial services industry. It recruits compliance, legal, internal audit and financial accounting professionals from junior to executive levels.
In their words: “We provide company-centric Compliance, Legal, Internal Audit and Financial Accounting human resource services with an emphasis on both a skills and organizational fit.”
Source: Rosenthal Recruiting Website
At a glance
- Based in: Montclair, NJ
- Focus: financial services, including broker-dealers, investment advisors, hedge funds and asset managers
- Levels: junior to executive
Legal roles recruited
- Compliance professionals
- Legal professionals
- Internal audit and financial accounting professionals
Who they recruit for
Broker-dealers, investment advisors, hedge funds and asset managers.
Browse current New York legal jobs, New Jersey legal jobs and in-house counsel jobs.

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The Winford Group is a Los Angeles talent acquisition firm founded in 2002 that specializes in senior executive and legal recruitment for the entertainment and media industries. Its clients include studios, production companies, networks and streamers, talent agencies and law firms.
In their words: “Over two decades later, The Winford Group has become an industry leader specializing in senior executive and legal recruitment for the Entertainment and Media industries.”
Source: The Winford Group Website
At a glance
- Based in: Los Angeles, CA
- Founded: 2002, according to the firm
- Focus: entertainment and media
Legal roles recruited
- Entertainment and media in-house lawyers
- Senior business executives
- Law firm roles
Who they recruit for
Hollywood studios, production companies, networks and streamers, talent agencies, law firms and content creators.
Works with both in-house legal departments and law firms. Browse current Los Angeles legal jobs, Los Angeles general counsel jobs and in-house counsel jobs.