Recruiting & Talent Strategy for Growing Law Firms
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From associates to partners, we help law firms hire attorneys, practice leaders, and legal operations talent that drive client growth.
Where legal recruiting falls short:
CONTINGENCY RECRUITING IS OVERPRICED
Contingency recruiting is overpriced and lacks depth in understanding firm culture.
MISALIGNED COMPENSATION INCENTIVES
Many recruiters push inflated comp structures that don’t align with long-term retention.
TRANSACTIONAL AGENCY MODELS
Traditional agencies are transactional rather than relationship-driven.
EXPANSION REQUIRES CULTURAL ALIGNMENT
Expansion into new markets requires leadership hires that align culturally.
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How We Solve It:
Steady pipeline of associate-to-partner candidates.
I. RECRUITER ON DEMAND
II. HUMAN CAPITAL CONSULTING
Comp design, retention structures, and market benchmarking.
III. EXECUTIVE SEARCH
Practice group heads, partner-level attorneys, and COO/CCO roles.
IV. GROWTH ADVISORY (M&A)
Guidance on boutique firm acquisitions or lateral group lift-outs.
— Leona Krasner, Krasner Law
“Partnering with Elanden Advisors has been the single most transformative decision for our firm’s trajectory. They successfully navigated our transition from a small family law practice to a thriving mid-sized firm operating across two states, with even more growth on the horizon. Their strategic vision provided the roadmap we needed to scale without losing our core values. We truly could not have achieved this level of expansion without their relentless dedication and professional guidance. Their expertise in legal recruitment is second to none, consistently delivering high-caliber attorneys, paralegals, and support staff who fit our culture perfectly. Finding the right talent in multiple jurisdictions is a daunting task, but Elanden made it look seamless through their deep industry skill and vast network. They are truly the unsung heroes of our firm’s success story."
TALK TO OUR LEGAL
RECRUITING TEAM
Let’s discuss your hiring needs, growth goals, and the roles that will strengthen your firm’s practice areas and leadership bench.