Opening Doors to New Permanent Roles for Attorneys
Ready to grow your career and find your next opportunity? MLA's Hire an Esquire now has a dedicated team that connects attorneys, paralegals, and legal professionals with permanent positions at small to mid-size law firms and in-house teams. Our recruiters understand the legal market and will help guide and advise you through your job search.
Why Engage Hire an Esquire for Your Permanent Job Search?
- Recruiters steeped in the legal industry
- Small and mid-size firm market expertise
- Nationwide reach
- The agility of technology combined with the care of dedicated recruiters
Recruiter-Supported Search
Work with recruiters who source exclusive permanent openings and introduce you to firms and legal departments looking for lasting hires—not just a short-term fill.
Roles Built to Last
We match you with full-time attorney, counsel, paralegal, and in-house roles where credentials, culture fit, and career trajectory all matter.
A Profile That Works for You
One verified profile means recruiters and hiring teams already have your experience, preferences, and references so you spend less time repeating yourself and more time interviewing.
How It Works
Create Your Profile and Apply
On Hire an Esquire, your profile is your resume. Create your profile and use it to easily and quickly apply to permanent positions.
Work with a Recruiter
A recruiter reviews your application and background. If you’re a fit, they’ll reach out! You get context on the team, the opportunity, and why you’re a match.
Interview with Confidence
We help coordinate interviews and keep you informed. Firms already know you’ve been verified and referenced, so conversations stay focused on fit.
Land Your Permanent Role
From offer through start date, we stay involved so you can step into a role built to last—not just the next contract.
Permanent roles we place
Whether you are looking for your next associate seat, an in-house counsel role, or a permanent paralegal position, our recruiters help you find teams that want you to stay and grow.
Associate, counsel, and other attorney seats at small to mid-size law firms and legal departments.
Lasting paralegal and legal support hires where process knowledge and team fit matter as much as credentials.
Corporate and in-house roles for professionals ready to build a long-term career inside a legal team.
