Jessica Solway
★★★★★
Working with Jenna was amazing. She was really helpful and found me a job that is a great fit. I would highly recommend!
Read on GooglePermanent Legal Search » Built for Small to Mid-Size Legal Teams
When your law firm or legal team is understaffed, the last thing you need is another full-time job hiring a new attorney or paralegal. Hire an Esquire’s Small Firm Search service is designed to connect your firm with the right candidates so you can focus on your actual day job.
Our recruiters have experience with the unique challenges of small firm and legal department hiring and they use their market insights and candidate expertise to introduce you to the niche talent your team needs.
How the permanent search process works
- Book a consultation. We’ll schedule a time to talk with you so we can learn more about the role, practice area, experience level, location, and what success looks like on your team.
- Partner with a recruiter. Your recruiter builds a targeted search strategy and sources candidates from our network and beyond.
- Review curated shortlists. Receive screened candidates with context on fit, so interviews stay focused and productive. Use our scheduling tool to calendar interviews in minutes instead of days.
- Make your permanent hire. Move from offer through onboarding with support designed for lasting placements—not just fill-the-seat staffing.
Platform power, recruiter precision
Self-serve hiring works well for many contract and freelance needs over on our job board. But for mission-critical permanent roles, our recruiters find the candidates who aren't actively looking and provide valuable market insights. Even though our client base is made up of small firms who make few permanent hires, 25% of our perm clients return to trust us with their next permanent search.
Whether you are filling an associate seat, expanding a practice group, or hiring legal support for an in-house team, we help you find professionals who are ready to stay and contribute.
Ideal for permanent legal hiring needs
- Full-time attorney and counsel placements
- Permanent paralegal hires
- Practice-area expansion and bench-building
- In-house legal department growth
- Roles where culture fit and longevity matter as much as credentials
Recent Google reviews
Legal Hiring That Earns 5 Stars
Michael Gordon
★★★★★
The MLA Hire an Esquire team (especially Whitney and Laura) were amazing. They spearheaded for us a series of challenging searches and were able to find the ideal candidates. They were not just in it to fill the role -- it was clearly critical for them that we found the right fits. They weren't just recruiters -- they were partners in every sense of the word. Highly recommend.
Read on GoogleLauren Davis
★★★★★
Jenna and the entire team at Hire an Esquire were incredible! Jenna’s dedication, collaboration, and creativity empowered me as a navigated the next level of my career.
Read on GoogleSJ Milliron
★★★★★
Jenna McGrath was an absolute DREAM to work with. She maintained communication with me throughout the whole process, was responsive, and even reached out after placement to touch base. 10/10
Read on GoogleCaleb Echeverría
★★★★★
Throughout the hiring process, Hire an Esquire was extremely supportive, taking the lead whenever necessary and managing every aspect with care. It was truly a pleasure to work with their team.
Read on GoogleCandace Hough
★★★★★
I have worked as an independent contractor attorney through Hire an Esquire for over three to four years, and the platform has consistently delivered high-quality, reliable opportunities. The interface makes it easy to match with projects that align with my skills, and the workflow and communication tools reduce friction in day-to-day assignments.
The client base has been strong, and I have built long-term relationships with firms I first connected with through the platform. Payment has always been timely, and the support team responds quickly when questions arise.
For attorneys seeking flexible, well-structured contract work, Hire an Esquire remains one of the most dependable platforms I have used. I recommend it to any lawyer looking to diversify their practice or add project-based work on a schedule that fits their life.
Read on GoogleRachael Maille
★★★★★
Hire an Esquire has been instrumental in helping us build a nationwide network of contract attorneys. It’s a straightforward platform with quality attorneys, and we really appreciate Whitney’s help in answering any questions along the way.
Read on GoogleAlex Herd
★★★★★
Easy to use and resulted in a great hire!
Read on GoogleBrian L
★★★★★
Had a great experience working with Hire an Esquire. They only presented candidates that could work and made the process seamless. Whitney, in particular, was great to work with. Will definitely use them again when the time comes to hire another attorney!
Read on GoogleDeven Klein
★★★★★
My main contact at Hire an Esquire throughout the entire process was great. Most notable was the constant communication back and forth on the status of my candidacy from her first email to day 1 on the job check in. The feedback was always timely and insightful.
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