Find law firm jobs, including the ones that are never posted
Practical, free guidance for attorneys and law students: where law firm jobs are listed, how to reach the partners who hire, and how to use recruiters and staffing agencies well.
Three ways into a law firm
Apply to posted openings
Bar association career centers, law school job boards, legal-specific job sites and general boards all list law firm jobs. Where to look.
Reach hiring partners directly
Smaller firms often hire when the right candidate appears. A targeted letter to the hiring partner can beat the posting entirely. How to do it.
Work with a recruiter or agency
Legal recruiters place lateral associates; staffing agencies place contract attorneys and staff. Both are paid by firms. How they work.
New to the job market?
If you’re a law student or just passed the bar, start with your law school’s career services office and alumni network, then add direct outreach to small and mid-size firms, which hire most new lawyers and recruit year-round. Our guide to what works in an attorney job search covers the habits that lead to offers.
Tools that can help
You can run a strong search with free resources. If you want more listings or a professionally written resume, these are options to consider.
LawCrossing
A legal job board that collects attorney and legal-staff openings from law firm and employer websites.
Best for: Finding openings that aren’t on general job sites
Visit the provider’s own site to compare current pricing and terms.
Resumeble
A professional resume and cover letter writing service.
Best for: Getting your resume and cover letter professionally rewritten
Visit the provider’s own site to compare current pricing and terms.