Lawyers, law clerks, paralegals
Legal recruitment for firms and in-house teams
In a small or mid-size firm, one wrong hire shows up in billings, client service and file errors. We screen on practice area, file load and software, and confirm licences with the law society.
- 20% of first-year salary
- 90-day replacement guarantee
- Across Canada
Roles we recruit
- Associates in corporate, real estate, employment, family and litigation
- In-house counsel
- Law clerks
- Licensed paralegals
- Legal assistants
- Conveyancers and real estate clerks
- Office managers for law firms
Why these roles are hard to fill
Licensing is provincial
Lawyers are licensed by the law society of each province. In Ontario, paralegals are also licensed by the Law Society of Ontario. We confirm licence status in the public directory.
Practice area depth
A real estate clerk who closes 30 files a month and a litigation clerk who manages court deadlines have very different skills.
Software and processes
Clio, PCLaw, Teraview and similar tools take time to learn. Matching on tools shortens ramp-up.
Confidentiality and conflicts
Lateral moves between firms need care. We keep searches discreet and flag possible conflicts early.
How we screen candidates
Role intake
Practice area, file volume, billing targets, software, office or hybrid.
Practice interview
Types of files, level of independence, deadlines handled.
Licence check
Status confirmed in the law society directory.
Shortlist with notes
Experience, book of business where relevant, availability and salary expectations.
Fee and guarantee
| Item | Starting price |
|---|---|
| Professional and technical roles | 20% of first-year base salary |
| Replacement guarantee | 90 days, replacement search at no additional fee |
Prices in CAD before tax. Recruitment fees are a percentage of the hired person's first-year base salary. Exact terms are set in a written agreement before work starts.
Example: for a role with an $80,000 base salary, a 20% fee is $16,000. See pricing.
Common questions
Do you place partners with a book of business?
We focus on associates, in-house counsel and support roles. Senior lateral partner moves need a specialist legal search firm.
Can you hire for a firm outside Ontario?
Yes. We search across Canada and check licence status with the relevant provincial law society.
Is the fee the same for clerks and lawyers?
Yes, 20% of first-year base salary for both.
Hiring, or stuck on an HR question?
Tell us what you need. We reply by email to set up a short free call, and send a written agreement before any work starts.