Legal Recruiters Directory

Branch Locations: Throughout the U.S., London, Hong Kong and Tokyo

Legal Specialties: Major, Lindsey & Africa is the world’s largest and most experienced legal search firm. MLA was voted “Best Legal Search Firm in the U.S.” in a recent national survey of America’s top law firms.

Recruiters placing attorneys: More than 125 recruiters worldwide

Percentage of business devoted to placing attorneys: 99% Permanent attorney placements, 1% Law Firm Management

Geographic areas covered: Global coverage, focus on U.S., Europe, Asia Pacific and the Middle East

Placement Specialties: Partners, Associates, General Counsel, In-House Counsel and Law Firm Management

Percentage of business devoted to

placing attorneys: 90%

Geographic areas covered: worldwide with emphasis on New York metropolitan area

Placement specialties: Partner, associate and in house placements, in all areas and all levels of law firm and in-house practice, including intellectual property and international. We also place attorneys in non-legal/business and compliance positions.

Fees: for individuals, 25-30% of anticipated aggregate compensation package; rates negotiable for exclusive and merger assignments; placements guaranteed for 6 months

Notes: firm makes no recruiting approaches within 1 year

Percentage of business devoted to paralegals, litigation support and other legal administrative support: 100%

Geographic areas covered: Nationwide with a focus on New York metropolitan area.

Placement Specialties: 45% placing temporary/contract attorneys at all levels in law firms and corporate legal departments. 55% placing temporary and permanent paralegals and litigation support professionals at all levels in law firms and corporate legal departments.

Fees: Negotiated on an individual basis

Percentage of business devoted to

placing attorneys: 100%

Geographic areas covered: primarily nationwide; some global

Placement specialties: Places permanent attorneys in corporations (public and private) and law firms in all practice areas with special emphasis on trademark, copyright and patent; litigation; employment; and corporate law. Also places experienced intellectual property paralegals and patent agents.

Fees: Works on exclusive and retained searches, as well as on contingency, with fees a percentage of first year compensation.

Notes: Robin Cohen, an honors NYU Law graduate, practiced law for many years after pursuing graduate studies at the Sloan- Kettering Institute. Judy Simon, a Rutgers Law graduate, practiced law at a NYC firm and in-house with a Fortune 50 company. All of our recruiters are attorneys with significant legal experience in law firms, corporations, and government. It is the policy of Sage Legal Search, LLC to recruit and place qualified attorneys without discrimination based upon sex, age, color, national origin, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, or marital, parental or veteran status. We believe that in today's highly diversified and complex world, a heterogeneous work environment encourages greater creativity and innovation. We are committed to provide this benefit to our clients by reaching out to recruit a diversified candidate pool. Member of the National Association of Legal Search Consultants and the International Trademark Association; and is a certified Women's Business Enterprise by the New York State Division of Minority and Women-Owned Business Development.

SAGE LEGAL SEARCH - Bringing the right attorney and the right position together

Profile: Handle permanent placements since 1978 nationwide. Primarily place attorneys and paralegals in-house. Many top clients are former applicants. Work with boutique and out-of state law firms where we have direct contact with partners and familiarity with their culture. Have a strong client base in a range of industries: financial services, banking, biotech, pharmaceutical, business outsourcing, trade associations and fashion. Will always supply a diverse slate of candidates to our clients.