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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Bindley Associates is an attorney search firm serving the Indianapolis area since 1990. It recruits associates, partners and practice groups for law firms of all sizes across the U.S., advises firms on mergers and opening offices in new markets, and fills in-house roles from staff attorney to general counsel, including first general counsel hires.
In their words: “Whether you are a law firm looking to merge, find a partner or associate attorney, or you are a company looking for Corporate Counsel, Bindley Associates finds the attorneys that effectively serve your needs.”
Source: Bindley Associates Website
At a glance
- Based in: Indianapolis, IN
- Serving since: 1990, according to the firm
- Also offers: law firm merger and new-market expansion advice
Legal roles recruited
- Law firm associates and partners
- Practice groups
- General counsel, including first GC hires
- Corporate counsel and staff attorneys
Who they recruit for
Law firms of all sizes, Fortune 500 corporate law departments and privately held companies.
Works with both in-house legal departments and law firms. Browse current Indianapolis legal jobs, Indiana legal jobs, general counsel jobs and in-house counsel jobs.
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BlackByrd Partners is a legal recruiting and talent management consulting firm in Charlotte, North Carolina. Its team includes former Am Law recruitment directors and attorneys, and it places experienced attorneys with major Am Law firms, regional firms and specialty boutiques.
In their words: “BlackByrd Partners specializes in attorney recruiting and talent management consulting for the major Am Law firms, regional powerhouses, and specialty boutiques.”
Source: BlackByrd Partners Website
At a glance
- Coverage: nationwide, 15+ major markets according to the firm
- Track record: the firm cites 340+ attorney placements
- Search types: contingency searches and talent acquisition and retention consulting
Legal roles recruited
- Law firm partners
- Law firm associates with three or more years of experience
Who they recruit for
Major Am Law firms, regional firms and specialty boutiques.
Browse current Charlotte legal jobs and North Carolina legal jobs.
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Blue Signal Search is a Phoenix-based recruiting and executive search firm that hires across many industries and functions. Its legal practice recruits paralegals, associate attorneys, in-house counsel, general counsel and chief legal officers for law firms and corporate legal departments nationwide.
In their words: “We excel at sourcing professionals ranging from Paralegals and Associate Attorneys to Legal Counsel, General Counsel, and Chief Legal Officers.”
Source: Blue Signal Search Website
At a glance
- Based in: Phoenix, AZ
- Legal: one of many specialties
- Search types: retained, engaged and contingent search, plus staffing
Legal roles recruited
- General counsel and chief legal officers
- In-house counsel
- Law firm attorneys
- Paralegals and legal operations staff
- Compliance professionals
Who they recruit for
Law firms, corporate legal departments and companies in financial services, healthcare, technology and other industries.
Works with both in-house legal departments and law firms. Browse current Phoenix legal jobs, Arizona legal jobs, general counsel jobs and in-house counsel jobs.
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Boly:Welch is a Portland, Oregon recruiting and staffing agency founded in 1986. It recruits across several specialties, including accounting, financial services, footwear, HR, administrative and legal roles, and also offers contract staffing, HR consulting and executive search.
In their words: “We partner with a range of businesses in the Portland metro and SW Washington area and beyond to find the most promising candidates.”
Source: Boly:Welch Website
At a glance
- Based in: Portland, OR
- Founded: 1986, according to the firm
- Services: recruiting, contract staffing, HR consulting and executive search
- Legal: one of several specialties
- Certifications: the firm shows Women’s Business Enterprise (WBENC) and B Corp marks on its site
Legal roles recruited
- Legal roles (the firm’s site does not list specific legal positions)
Who they recruit for
Businesses in the Portland metro and SW Washington area and beyond.
Browse current Portland legal jobs and Oregon legal jobs.
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Boosey Wilson Group is a Nashville-based boutique legal and professional recruiting and temporary staffing firm, certified as a Women’s Business Enterprise by WBENC. It sources and places legal and professional talent, permanent and temporary, with law firms and corporations in Nashville and other U.S. markets.
In their words: “We add value to companies and law firms by sourcing, vetting and matching our clients with legal & professional talent—both permanent & temporary staffing.”
Source: Boosey Wilson Group Website
At a glance
- Based in: Nashville, TN
- Certification: WBENC Women’s Business Enterprise, according to the firm
- Search types: permanent and temporary
Legal roles recruited
- Attorneys
- Paralegals and legal support staff
- Professional staff
Who they recruit for
Law firms and corporations in Nashville and other U.S. markets.
Works with both in-house legal departments and law firms. Browse current Nashville legal jobs, Tennessee legal jobs and in-house counsel jobs.
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Boutique Recruiting is a San Diego executive search, direct-hire and contract staffing firm founded in 2014 that recruits across many industries in the U.S. and Canada. Its legal staffing practice places attorneys, legal support staff and case management teams, from general counsel to legal assistants.
In their words: “We partner with boutique law firms, in-house legal teams, and high-volume litigation practices to deliver candidates who are technically sharp, culturally aligned, and ready to hit the ground running.”
Source: Boutique Recruiting Website
At a glance
- Based in: San Diego, CA
- Founded: 2014, according to the firm
- Legal: one of many specialties
- Speed: the firm says it fills roles in 8-10 days on average
Legal roles recruited
- General counsel
- Attorneys (litigation, transactional and in-house)
- Legal assistants and support staff
- Case management staff
Who they recruit for
Boutique law firms, in-house legal teams and high-volume litigation practices.
Works with both in-house legal departments and law firms. Browse current San Diego legal jobs, California legal jobs and in-house counsel jobs.
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Breakaway Executive Search is a legal executive search firm in Boston. It runs nationwide searches for corporate in-house legal teams and law firms, from start-ups and Fortune 500 companies to large law firms.
In their words: “Breakaway is the go-to for legal executive search worldwide.”
Source: Breakaway Executive Search Website
At a glance
- Based in: Boston, MA
- Experience: decades of nationwide searches, according to the firm
- Approach: the firm says it works a limited number of searches at one time
Legal roles recruited
- In-house corporate counsel
- Law firm partners and associates
- Intellectual property professionals
- Cybersecurity and data privacy attorneys
Who they recruit for
Fortune 500 corporations, AmLaw 200 law firms and professional sports organizations, according to the firm.
Works with both in-house legal departments and law firms. Browse current Boston legal jobs, Boston general counsel jobs and in-house counsel jobs.
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Bunt Legal Search is an attorney recruiting firm devoted to the South Florida legal community, covering Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties. It runs searches for full-time attorneys at all levels with law firms and for in-house counsel at corporations.
In their words: “We conduct searches at all levels of full-time attorneys at law firms, as well as in-house counsel at corporations.”
Source: Bunt Legal Search Website
At a glance
- Based in: Aventura, FL
- Market: South Florida: Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties
- Experience: over 30 years, according to the firm
Legal roles recruited
- Law firm attorneys at all levels
- In-house counsel
Who they recruit for
Law firms and corporations 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.
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C&M Legal Search is a legal recruiting firm focused on legal support staff, operations staff and attorneys. It recruits for major law firms, legal service providers and corporate legal departments across the U.S.
In their words: “We specialize in the recruitment of legal support staff, operations staff and attorneys within major law firms, legal service providers, and corporate legal departments across the country.”
Source: C&M Legal Search Website
At a glance
- Coverage: national
- Focus: legal support and operations roles, plus attorneys
Legal roles recruited
- Legal support staff
- Law firm operations staff (conflicts, IP client services, document specialists)
- Attorneys
Who they recruit for
Major law firms, legal service providers and corporate legal departments.
Works with both in-house legal departments and law firms. Browse current in-house counsel jobs.
