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At Real Legal Recruitment, we prioritize candidates above all else, ensuring they receive personalized guidance and support throughout their job search journey. By understanding their skills and career aspirations, we match them with opportunities that align with their goals.
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We operate differently. We put our candidates first. This means candidates only choose to go to a firm that suits all of their requirements (even when they don't know what those are exactly!).
It works because law firms get lawyers that have found their home! Rather than pushing firms that don't match them, leading to a departure within 1-2 years, our lawyers stay for much longer, meaning happier employees and less recruitment fees!
Associates
Associates choose us because we prioritise their long-term goals. We understand sometimes it seems like it's 'just about the money', but we encourage our candidates to go deeper than that. Often it's because they have felt undervalued, and we help them find a firm that values them (and compensates generously, if that's what they are looking for).
Counsel
Sometimes, you don't want to make Partner. In fact, the end goal may be to go in-house. We help Counsels find a firm that will either be their forever home or assist them in finding those coveted in-house positions.
Other times, it's about finding a place you can build a client base and therefore become a Partner. We can assist with finding a supportive culture which will help develop you into the best Partner you can be.
Partners
Service Partners usually like to go where they will be busy (and therefore secure). We understand that it has to be the right fit, the right type of work with the right culture and pay packet. We always prioritise your needs and we have had great success with Service Partners in the past.
Rainmakers have to prioritise their clients. We understand the motivations behind this and we also get that sometimes your current firm no longer suits you and your clients. As experts in the field with a long history of success representing Rainmakers, we put our intricate understanding of each element of the legal fields to helping you find the best fit for you and your clients.
Believe it or not, we don't work with every law firm. We have carefully selected our clients based on the way they treat our candidates. We work with firms that have proven supportive and inclusive cultures, with pay structures that value their employees.
We also check in with our candidates regularly to make sure they are happy and being treated with respect.
Featured roles
Construction Litigation Partner – Major International Law Firm
A highly ranked international law firm, recognized for excellence in construction and infrastructure legal services, seeks an accomplished Construction Litigation Partner to join its thriving national team.
Salary:
$300,000+
Location:
Chicago preferred, or other US location
Sector:
Construction/Real Estate
EXCLUSIVE AI Leadership - Trade Marks and Copyrights Equity Partner
Real Legal has been exclusively instructed on a search for an experienced trade marks and copyrights attorney who specialises in AI.
Salary:
$1,000,000+
Location:
Any US Office Location - Please enquire for list
Sector:
Artificial Intelligence
Labor Relations Partner
Real Legal has been exclusively instructed on a search for an experienced attorney in labor relations and OSHA representations in Missouri.
Salary:
$300k+
Location:
Missouri (ideally), open to Atlanta, Nashville, Dallas and Denver
Sector:
Unions, Employers, Healthcare
Testimonials
Larissa helped to place me at my current firm over two years ago. Larissa really listened to what I wanted out of my role, including the work and the culture and offered me valuable and candid advice. She was always available to chat and fully supportive throughout the process. Thank you, Larissa!
Mary Hughes, Osborne Clarke LLP
Thanks to Larissa’s outstanding skills as a headhunter, I was able to secure a job offer at a Magic Circle firm, an opportunity that I would not have otherwise secured. Her professionalism, attention to detail, and timely updates throughout the entire recruitment process were excellent. I think her background as a lawyer has helped her become one of the best recruiters I’ve ever worked with.
Rob Broom at Eversheds Sutherland
From the beginning to the end of my experience with Larissa, I felt that she was incredibly focused on the specifics of what i was looking for, rather than just trying to place me quickly. She gives honest and tailored advice about the market and the available vacancies and provided application advice and support throughout. I would recommend Larissa in a heartbeat!
India-Rose May at Fladgate LLP
Testimonials
Larissa helped to place me at my current firm over two years ago. Larissa really listened to what I wanted out of my role, including the work and the culture and offered me valuable and candid advice. She was always available to chat and fully supportive throughout the process. Thank you, Larissa!
Mary Hughes, Osborne Clarke LLP
Thanks to Larissa’s outstanding skills as a headhunter, I was able to secure a job offer at a Magic Circle firm, an opportunity that I would not have otherwise secured. Her professionalism, attention to detail, and timely updates throughout the entire recruitment process were excellent. I think her background as a lawyer has helped her become one of the best recruiters I’ve ever worked with.
Rob Broom at Eversheds Sutherland
From the beginning to the end of my experience with Larissa, I felt that she was incredibly focused on the specifics of what i was looking for, rather than just trying to place me quickly. She gives honest and tailored advice about the market and the available vacancies and provided application advice and support throughout. I would recommend Larissa in a heartbeat!
India-Rose May at Fladgate LLP
The legal industry has witnessed a significant surge in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity, with prominent firms leading the charge in reshaping the global legal landscape. This trend is expected to continue into 2025, with a wave of law firm mergers and alliances across the U.S., Europe, North America, the Middle East, and India. As a recruitment expert in the legal market, I'll explore the driving forces behind these mergers, their impact on talent acquisition and retention, and the potential challenges firms may face in this evolving landscape.
As a legal professional, your life can often feel dictated by ongoing casework, client meetings, and deadlines. So much so that even when you feel the need to explore new job opportunities, finding the time can appear impossible. You might feel stuck in your current role, not necessarily unhappy, but simply trudging on, placing your law firm's interest above your own happiness. If this resonates with you, then this article is for you.
As the dynamics within the legal industry continue to shift, the trend of partner lateral moves is casting a long shadow over previous norms. Law firms are reflecting a renewed vigor in capitalising upon this opportunity, influencing the ebb and flow of the market climate. In this blog post, we'll conduct an in-depth review of key partner and team movements within top-tier law firms in the USA throughout 2024.
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REAL LEGAL RECRUITMENT LTD
Company number 14803912
Registered office address
128 City Road, London, United Kingdom, EC1V 2NX
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