General Counsel
Consulting
provided
exceptional
service in helping
my organization
recruit for a hard
to fill position.
They did extensive
work on the front
end to understand
our needs and
our culture and
began referring
highly qualified
candidates almost
immediately.
Melinda Burrows
Deputy General Counsel
- Litigation and
Compliance, Progress
Energy Service Company
LLC
Articles By Harrison Barnes From BCG Attorney Search
The LawCrossing directory lists 333 legal recruiting firms across the United States. Users can search the firms by name and learn about their services.
The directory covers recruiters who work with many legal professionals. These include attorneys, in-house lawyers, and legal support staff.
As a result, users can explore more options beyond online job boards.
Recruiters Connect Lawyers
Legal recruiters connect candidates with law firms and other employers. They can also share details about open jobs and hiring trends.
For attorneys seeking a lateral move, recruiters offer another way to find work. Some recruiters also manage private searches.
This option can help lawyers explore new roles without alerting their current employer.
However, candidates should research recruiters before making contact. Each recruiter may have a different focus, market, and network.
Help for Law Students and New Lawyers
The directory can also help law students and new lawyers learn about job options.
For example, students can find recruiters who focus on certain legal jobs or markets. They can then add those recruiters to their job search.
Networking and direct applications still matter. At the same time, recruiters can provide another source of job leads.
Recruiters Help Firms Hire
Legal recruiting firms can also help law firms find lawyers.
Some firms need lawyers with experience in a specific practice area. Others want to reach lawyers who are not seeking a new job.
Recruiters can connect firms with these candidates. Therefore, they can help firms find skilled lawyers more quickly.
A Useful Legal Career Resource
LawCrossing’s Legal Recruiters Directory gives legal professionals one place to research recruiting firms.
The directory does not replace networking or direct applications. Instead, it adds another option to the job search.
For attorneys planning a career move, law students seeking their first job, and firms hiring lawyers, the directory offers a useful starting point.
