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Retained Recruitment for Paralegals

Paralegals provide substantive legal support to attorneys — managing research, document review, filings, and case or transaction administration. Found through dedicated retained search — not job boards.

Retained Only 21–38 Day Placement 90-Day Guarantee $55,000 – $90,000
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What Does a Paralegal Do?

Conducting legal research and summarising findings, drafting legal documents and correspondence, managing contract and litigation document databases, coordinating filings and deadlines, supporting deposition and trial preparation, and managing corporate entity records.

What We Screen For

Paralegal certificate or degree, 3–8 years of paralegal experience in the relevant practice area, proficiency with legal research platforms (Westlaw or LexisNexis), and strong document management and attention to detail.

💡 Hiring Insight

Paralegals who have managed a transaction or litigation matter independently — not just supported an attorney's work — have demonstrated judgement and initiative that significantly multiplies their value in a lean in-house legal team.

Typical Compensation
$55,000 – $90,000
Litigation and complex corporate transaction paralegals with specialised experience command the top of this range.
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Retained recruitment delivers a pre-screened shortlist within 21–38 days. Start with a free 25-minute consultation.

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Recruiting a Paralegal — FAQ

Most Paralegal searches are completed within 21–38 business days. We provide a realistic timeline at the start of every engagement and weekly progress updates throughout.
Paralegal certificate or degree, 3–8 years of paralegal experience in the relevant practice area, proficiency with legal research platforms (Westlaw or LexisNexis), and strong document management and attention to detail.
Paralegals who have managed a transaction or litigation matter independently — not just supported an attorney's work — have demonstrated judgement and initiative that significantly multiplies their value in a lean in-house legal team. A retained search means one dedicated recruiter works exclusively on your role — passive outreach, credential screening, and a curated shortlist.
Every permanent retained placement includes a 90-day guarantee. If the placed professional departs or is released within 90 days for covered reasons, we conduct a full replacement search at no additional fee.
Compensation typically ranges from $55,000 – $90,000. Litigation and complex corporate transaction paralegals with specialised experience command the top of this range. Every retained search includes real-time compensation benchmarking.
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