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published November 06, 2008

Yes, if you want a realistic shot at the best opportunities.
We realize that for you to receive the very best offers, we must do everything we can to represent you in a highly credible and professional manner during your job search. We have purposely assembled a team of recruiters who have extensive legal experience. Some have practiced as attorneys in top firms and corporations. Others have worked as legal administrators in top law firms or as successful legal recruiters. The entire BCG staff is committed to providing you with first-rate research. Our dedication to our work will be clearly visible as we take the time to get to know you once we've decided we're in a position to help you as one of our candidates. You'll discover that we are equally dedicated to learning all we can about the law firms and other legal-hiring organizations that we serve. Our policy of only working with candidates we believe are stars separates us from virtually every other major legal-search firm. If you want to be represented by experienced attorneys who have actually sat where you are sitting now, then call us. Because we're not just professional salespeople, we know all about the types of legal environments and job benefits that are most attractive to our candidates. If you're just looking for a professional salesperson, as opposed to a highly knowledgeable recruiter, you'll need to go elsewhere.

Yes, if you want to be represented by recruiters who all share one central goal: We want to make placements that work for both our candidates and the many firms and hiring organizations we serve.
On a number of occasions, we have refused to work with some candidates who have appeared to be superstars. This is because one or more factors convinced us that they are unlikely to succeed in their next jobs. While this is certainly not a practice that maximizes our short-term rewards, it allows us to conscientiously serve both our candidates and the legal firms and hiring organizations we try to serve. This practice clearly separates us from the majority of other legal-search firms.

Yes, if you want peace of mind.
The fact is that we will never submit a resume to any legal-hiring organization without your express permission. (To View our TRUSTe Approved privacy policy.) Furthermore, we will not seek to represent you if we don't feel we can do so enthusiastically. Our candidates know that we fiercely protect their confidentiality, so you will never need to worry about that issue. Because we have chosen to work with fewer attorneys than the "resume mills," our candidates know what to expect each step of the way. We counsel them on how to approach each interview and firm. BCG bases this advice on our extensive research and inside knowledge. We coach all of our candidates so they can put their best foot forward at all times.

Yes, if you don't like surprises.
We stay in close contact. Telephone calls are returned promptly. We keep you fully informed of all developments. Our goal is not only to get you the job you deserve, but also to do so with the least aggravation possible to you.

Our professional search consultants include top graduates from some of our country's most distinguished schools. We include former law review editors and federal district court clerks. One of our recruiters is the former director of placement at a large international law firm, while another is an adjunct law professor. We even have a Los Angeles Superior Court Mediator recruiting for us.

BCG Attorney Search is simply different. We are specialists in legal placement. It is the only thing we do, and we are driven to be the best in our field. It is difficult to understand just how driven we are unless you speak with our candidates and the legal-hiring organizations that seek us out. Once you make the decision to work with us and we make the decision to work with you, we will serve you with more enthusiasm, integrity, and insight than any other legal-search firm. We our proud to make that promise to each of our candidates.

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All of our candidates and clients know that we mean business and take our jobs very seriously. In fact, many of our recruiters work as many as 16 hours a day, all week long. Do you find that difficult to believe? When you love what you're doing, it's easy to put that amount of time into your work. Our firm has earned its reputation for decisive thinking and vigorous action. Our clients appreciate our tough-mindedness. They realize that we live in a winner-take-all environment, where the stakes are always high.

Our Results
Our record speaks for itself. Here's a recent list of some of our most notable successes on behalf of our candidates.
 
  • The cross-country relocation of a senior partner to one of the top law firms in the world, despite the fact that this partner had no business to take with him.
  • Placement of an attorney in one of the top law firms in the world after an extended hiatus from the practice of law.
  • Tripling an associate's salary while helping him land a position with one of the top law firms in the world.
  • Helping an associate who had worked with 10 different recruiters over a one-year period to obtain multiple offers. This same candidate had never received a single offer prior to contacting BCG Attorney Search.

Our Style
We practice California-style. We dress casually, except when we meet with legal-hiring organizations. We encourage the usage of first names. We carry cell phones on weekends so our candidates and clients can reach us. BCG maintains a sharp mental edge because we like what we do for a living. We look forward to working with you whenever your situation merits our involvement.

An Invitation
We invite you to continue browsing our entire website so you can learn even more about BCG Attorney Search. We hope you will begin to see why so many of our candidates and clients believe that we are one of this nation's top legal-placement authorities.

Talk to a Recruiter
Click on the "Chat Live" button in the right column to chat with one of our recruiters online.

About Harrison Barnes

No legal recruiter in the United States has placed more attorneys at top law firms across every practice area than Harrison Barnes. His unmatched expertise, industry connections, and proven placement strategies have made him the most influential legal career advisor for attorneys seeking success in Big Law, elite boutiques, mid-sized firms, small firms, firms in the largest and smallest markets, and in over 350 separate practice areas.

A Reach Unlike Any Other Legal Recruiter

Most legal recruiters focus only on placing attorneys in large markets or specific practice areas, but Harrison places attorneys at all levels, in all practice areas, and in all locations—from the most prestigious firms in New York, Los Angeles, and Washington, D.C., to small and mid-sized firms in rural markets. Every week, he successfully places attorneys not only in high-demand practice areas like corporate and litigation but also in niche and less commonly recruited areas such as:

  • Immigration law
  • Workers’ compensation
  • Insurance defense
  • Family law
  • Trusts & estates
  • Municipal law
  • And many more...

This breadth of placements is unheard of in the legal recruiting industry and is a testament to his extraordinary ability to connect attorneys with the right firms, regardless of market size or practice area.

Proven Success at All Levels

With over 25 years of experience, Harrison has successfully placed attorneys at over 1,000 law firms, including:

  • Top Am Law 100 firms such including Sullivan and Cromwell, and almost every AmLaw 100 and AmLaw 200 law firm.
  • Elite boutique firms with specialized practices
  • Mid-sized firms looking to expand their practice areas
  • Growing firms in small and rural markets

He has also placed hundreds of law firm partners and has worked on firm and practice area mergers, helping law firms strategically grow their teams.

Unmatched Commitment to Attorney Success – The Story of BCG Attorney Search

Harrison Barnes is not just the most effective legal recruiter in the country, he is also the founder of BCG Attorney Search, a recruiting powerhouse that has helped thousands of attorneys transform their careers. His vision for BCG goes beyond just job placement; it is built on a mission to provide attorneys with opportunities they would never have access to otherwise. Unlike traditional recruiting firms, BCG Attorney Search operates as a career partner, not just a placement service. The firm’s unparalleled resources, including a team of over 150 employees, enable it to offer customized job searches, direct outreach to firms, and market intelligence that no other legal recruiting service provides. Attorneys working with Harrison and BCG gain access to hidden opportunities, real-time insights on firm hiring trends, and guidance from a team that truly understands the legal market. You can read more about how BCG Attorney Search revolutionizes legal recruiting here: The Story of BCG Attorney Search and What We Do for You.

The Most Trusted Career Advisor for Attorneys

Harrison’s legal career insights are the most widely followed in the profession.

Submit Your Resume to Work with Harrison Barnes

If you are serious about advancing your legal career and want access to the most sought-after law firm opportunities, Harrison Barnes is the most powerful recruiter to have on your side.

Submit your resume today to start working with him: Submit Resume Here.

With an unmatched track record of success, a vast team of over 150 dedicated employees, and a reach into every market and practice area, Harrison Barnes is the recruiter who makes career transformations happen and has the talent and resources behind him to make this happen.

A Relentless Commitment to Attorney Success

Unlike most recruiters who work with only a narrow subset of attorneys, Harrison Barnes works with lawyers at all stages of their careers, from junior associates to senior partners, in every practice area imaginable. His placements are not limited to only those with "elite" credentials—he has helped thousands of attorneys, including those who thought it was impossible to move firms, find their next great opportunity.

Harrison’s work is backed by a team of over 150 professionals who work around the clock to uncover hidden job opportunities at law firms across the country. His team:

  • Finds and creates job openings that aren’t publicly listed, giving attorneys access to exclusive opportunities.
  • Works closely with candidates to ensure their resumes and applications stand out.
  • Provides ongoing guidance and career coaching to help attorneys navigate interviews, negotiations, and transitions successfully.

This level of dedicated support is unmatched in the legal recruiting industry.

A Legal Recruiter Who Changes Lives

Harrison believes that every attorney—no matter their background, law school, or previous experience—has the potential to find success in the right law firm environment. Many attorneys come to him feeling stuck in their careers, underpaid, or unsure of their next steps. Through his unique ability to identify the right opportunities, he helps attorneys transform their careers in ways they never thought possible.

He has worked with:

  • Attorneys making below-market salaries who went on to double or triple their earnings at new firms.
  • Senior attorneys who believed they were “too experienced” to make a move and found better roles with firms eager for their expertise.
  • Attorneys in small or remote markets who assumed they had no options—only to be placed at strong firms they never knew existed.
  • Partners looking for a better platform or more autonomy who successfully transitioned to firms where they could grow their practice.

For attorneys who think their options are limited, Harrison Barnes has proven time and time again that opportunities exist—often in places they never expected.

Submit Your Resume Today – Start Your Career Transformation

If you want to explore new career opportunities, Harrison Barnes and BCG Attorney Search are your best resources. Whether you are looking for a BigLaw position, a boutique firm, or a move to a better work environment, Harrison’s expertise will help you take control of your future.

? Submit Your Resume Here to get started with Harrison Barnes today.

Alternative Summary

Harrison is the founder of BCG Attorney Search and several companies in the legal employment space that collectively gets thousands of attorneys jobs each year. Harrison’s writings about attorney careers and placement attract millions of reads each year. Harrison is widely considered the most successful recruiter in the United States and personally places multiple attorneys most weeks. His articles on legal search and placement are read by attorneys, law students and others millions of times per year.

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