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Is your legal team providing the strategic guidance you need? Whether you’re a law firm or a corporate legal department, our contract, litigation, information governance, and risk/compliance experts are standing by and ready to help.* Hire talent Looking for a job?  Search jobs now

Hire legal and law clerk talent, quickly and easily

Small business? Global enterprise? We’ll help you hire the legal personnel you need, often in as little as 48 hours. Our recruiters combine their expertise with award-winning AI technology and match you with the best available candidates for your hiring needs. You’ll have access to local market knowledge, legal industry connections and top remote, on-site and hybrid talent through 300+ locations worldwide—all backed by our proven track record of success. 75+ years of specialized staffing experience Nearly 1 million legal professionals in our global database 10,000+ legal professionals placed annually

Legal support for teams of all sizes

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Lawyer – law firm and general counsel

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Hire legal professionals who understand your industry

Access candidates with industry-specific knowledge and experience. Here are just a few of the sectors we support with legal personnel: Professional services Retail and consumer goods Technology and software Hospitality and tourism Financial services and banking Media and Entertainment Public sector and education Non-profit

Flexible support for your big or small business

Choose from a wide array of remote, on-site and hybrid service offerings for a customized talent solution to meet your legal staffing needs.

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Flexible legal talent eases department backlog

A consumer-packaged goods company was facing a growing backlog in its legal department due to employee leaves and increased workload. The organization needed immediate support from experienced legal professionals who could step in quickly and manage ongoing matters without disrupting operations. With limited internal bandwidth and a need for cost-effective solutions, the company turned to Robert Half for help. Robert Half’s legal recruitment team worked closely with the client to understand their workload challenges and staffing gaps. We presented a shortlist of highly skilled remote contract lawyers who could begin work immediately. In addition to the initial placement, we identified additional candidates to support broader departmental needs, ensuring the legal team had the resources to stay on track. The client hired two contract lawyers who provided critical support across multiple legal functions. This flexible staffing solution helped the company reduce its reliance on costly outside counsel and allowed internal teams to complete projects more efficiently.  The client praised the speed and quality of the placements and continues to rely on Robert Half for scalable legal staffing solutions.

On-demand legal support for public sector projects

A large school district needed short-term legal support to manage a growing workload and complete special projects—without adding permanent headcount. The internal legal team was stretched thin, and the district required experienced professionals who could step in quickly and handle a variety of legal matters. Robert Half’s legal recruiters activated a network of pre-vetted contract professionals who were available to start immediately. Within days, we placed several remote legal professionals and continued to identify additional candidates over the following week to meet the district’s evolving needs. Robert Half provided 15 contract lawyers who helped reduce the workload on internal staff and supported key legal functions, including negotiating agreements, managing labour and employment claims, and handling personal injury litigation. The client reported a 45% reduction in outside legal fees and continues to engage Robert Half for flexible, cost-effective legal staffing.

Contract-to-hire legal talent keeps cases moving

A full-service law firm was struggling to fill several vacant legal roles, which were impacting client service and delaying case progress. The firm needed skilled legal professionals who could step into active matters mid-project and provide immediate support—ideally with the potential to transition into permanent roles. Robert Half partnered with the firm to identify contract-to-hire professionals with the right mix of legal expertise and adaptability. Our recruiters sourced candidates with experience in case management, law clerking, and legal administration, ensuring they could contribute from day one. Over a two-year period, Robert Half placed 13 legal professionals who helped the firm maintain continuity, manage caseloads, and deliver consistent client service. The contract-to-hire model allowed the firm to assess fit before making permanent offers, creating a reliable pipeline of legal talent. The firm now views Robert Half as a trusted partner for ongoing legal staffing needs.

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Frequently asked questions

At Robert Half, we excel in placing a diverse array of legal personnel such as lawyers, paralegals, law clerks, and legal assistants. As one of the leading legal recruitment companies, we cater to your needs for temporary or permanent hires. Our vast network and deep industry insights ensure we connect you with the right talent for your specific requirements.
We also offer executive search services tailored to the legal sector. Our specialized recruiters have the expertise to identify and attract top-tier legal executives who can drive your firm’s success. Whether you need a managing partner, general counsel, or other senior legal roles, we have the resources and network to find the right leaders for your organization.
What types of legal professionals does Robert Half specialize in placing?
What types of legal professionals does Robert Half specialize in placing?
At Robert Half, we excel in placing a diverse array of legal personnel such as lawyers, paralegals, law clerks, and legal assistants. As one of the leading legal recruitment companies, we cater to your needs for temporary or permanent hires. Our vast network and deep industry insights ensure we connect you with the right talent for your specific requirements.
We also offer executive search services tailored to the legal sector. Our specialized recruiters have the expertise to identify and attract top-tier legal executives who can drive your firm’s success. Whether you need a managing partner, general counsel, or other senior legal roles, we have the resources and network to find the right leaders for your organization.
We have a proven track record of placing lawyers in various practice areas, including corporate law, real estate law, family law, and litigation. Our recruiters possess specialized knowledge, enabling us to match candidates with your precise needs. Among the top law recruitment agencies in Canada, we ensure you receive candidates who excel in their respective fields.
What is Robert Half’s experience in placing lawyers in specific practice areas?
What is Robert Half’s experience in placing lawyers in specific practice areas?
We have a proven track record of placing lawyers in various practice areas, including corporate law, real estate law, family law, and litigation. Our recruiters possess specialized knowledge, enabling us to match candidates with your precise needs. Among the top law recruitment agencies in Canada, we ensure you receive candidates who excel in their respective fields.
We have extensive experience collaborating with firms of all sizes and types, from small boutique practices to large multinational corporations. Our tailored approach allows us to understand your unique needs and provide staffing solutions that align with your firm’s culture and operational goals. As a premier law recruitment agency, we are equipped to handle diverse staffing requirements.
Does Robert Half have experience working with firms of our size/type?
Does Robert Half have experience working with firms of our size/type?
We have extensive experience collaborating with firms of all sizes and types, from small boutique practices to large multinational corporations. Our tailored approach allows us to understand your unique needs and provide staffing solutions that align with your firm’s culture and operational goals. As a premier law recruitment agency, we are equipped to handle diverse staffing requirements.
We possess a comprehensive understanding of the legal recruitment market in Canada. Our insights into hiring trends, salary benchmarks, and in-demand skills enable us to offer valuable guidance to our clients. Staying updated on market dynamics ensures we provide the best staffing solutions. As one of the leading legal employment agencies, we are well-versed in the Canadian legal landscape.
What is Robert Half’s knowledge of the current legal market in Canada?
What is Robert Half’s knowledge of the current legal market in Canada?
We possess a comprehensive understanding of the legal recruitment market in Canada. Our insights into hiring trends, salary benchmarks, and in-demand skills enable us to offer valuable guidance to our clients. Staying updated on market dynamics ensures we provide the best staffing solutions. As one of the leading legal employment agencies, we are well-versed in the Canadian legal landscape.
Our candidate assessment process is thorough and meticulous. It includes detailed interviews, skills assessments, and reference checks. We follow a consistent and objective approach to ensure candidates meet your specific requirements. This rigorous vetting process guarantees that you receive high-quality legal personnel who are well-suited for your firm’s needs.
What is Robert Half’s process for assessing candidates’ skills and experience?
What is Robert Half’s process for assessing candidates’ skills and experience?
Our candidate assessment process is thorough and meticulous. It includes detailed interviews, skills assessments, and reference checks. We follow a consistent and objective approach to ensure candidates meet your specific requirements. This rigorous vetting process guarantees that you receive high-quality legal personnel who are well-suited for your firm’s needs.
We prioritize cultural fit by gaining a deep understanding of your firm’s values, work environment, and team dynamics. Our recruiters engage in comprehensive conversations with candidates to assess their compatibility with your firm’s culture. This approach ensures we place candidates who not only have the right skills but also align with your organizational values. Beyond a lawyer staffing agency, we are committed to finding candidates who will thrive in your firm’s unique culture.
How does Robert Half ensure that candidates are a good fit for our firm’s culture?
How does Robert Half ensure that candidates are a good fit for our firm’s culture?
We prioritize cultural fit by gaining a deep understanding of your firm’s values, work environment, and team dynamics. Our recruiters engage in comprehensive conversations with candidates to assess their compatibility with your firm’s culture. This approach ensures we place candidates who not only have the right skills but also align with your organizational values. Beyond a lawyer staffing agency, we are committed to finding candidates who will thrive in your firm’s unique culture.

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