Lawyers, mediators, paralegals, secretaries, legal assistants, and consultants are some of the employment in law opportunities that have been steadily rising in recent years. These professional positions continue to evolve and expand as the legal system in our country keeps changing in step with the times and needs of our growing society. Not surprisingly, the benefits came along with the growing revenues and profits which translated to more vacancies for expansion and even diversity in client service within the same professional scope.
Jobs in law are known to be financially rewarding because of the profession's double-digit growth in the last few years. At the top of the game are the partners in private firms who earn their annual average pay at over $1.2 million. The country's biggest law firms, on the other hand, produced annual earnings for legal associates from $150,000 to $180,000. Non-lawyer positions get annual earnings of $25,000 to as much as over $50,000 depending on their skills and earned number of years in actual job experience and exposure.
Whether you are aspiring to get that paralegal position or law consultant contract, it always serves us well when we remember the crucial role we play in our clients' lives. While fundamental laws govern the legal existence of our systems and processes, our main responsibility is to make these laws function and apply as they should to resolve clients' legal concerns.
Talking of expanded service and diversity, law employment and practice has grown to such extent that legal specialties and even sub-specialties were created to respond to growing legal client concerns. This is where jobs in law have taken on more meaning and deeper responsibilities in such specializations like employment law, family law, criminal law, tax law, real estate or property law, products liability, merger and acquisitions, finance law, and more.
Building careers in law is possible when you have the academic credentials, good work ethics, and experience to base them upon. Aside from the attractive salaries that this profession brings, the prestige and stature that it brings to the people who are in its midst is an added value. Also, this mentally-stimulating and financially-rewarding profession is now immersed in an evolving legal system and advanced technology that brings out the best in everyone involved. The intellectual challenges that it brings through research work, law and case hearings analysis, familiarity with legal concepts and cases, and written and oral communications mastery make it more appealing for most who wish to have a fulfilling career.
Most legal companies and organizations nowadays put premium in solid academic background and experience as basis for hiring people. Simply put, finding law jobs are easier if you are prepared. If you have already earned your degree and most eager to get into the legal profession there are a few exposure tips available for you.
• Contract work- this is when law firms or legal departments hire workers on a contract basis, more often on a short-term basis. Contract employees work as attorneys, litigation support staff, and paralegals who are tasked to review voluminous legal documents and mark them for materiality and privilege, subpoenas, regulatory requests, confidentiality, and relevance. These contract employees are commonly hired to reduce the workload on time-consuming document reviews.
• Temping-also known as temporary work, is for short-term assignments. The job is similar to what permanent employees do in a legal firm or company except that they are paid less and the service usually ends when the assignments are completed.
• Part-time legal jobs-file clerks, court filer, copy room personnel, messengers take care of legal documents for filing, delivery, or other forms of menial work that can be taken on easily.
• Internships-this is also a good learning exposure and usually means getting closely familiar within the working environment and dynamics of a legal firm. While unpaid, the experience should already assure you of a better understanding of the legal complexities of this profession and can earn you merits in return.
You can also choose to explore more law employment options in other organizations that may expose you to or allow you to gain experience in working in a legal environment. It only takes creativity and a go-getter attitude that will earn you your final place in the legal profession.
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published June 30, 2010
By Harrison Barnes, CEO and Founder - BCG Attorney Search 
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.
- His articles on BCG Search alone are read by over 150,000 attorneys per month, making his guidance the most sought-after in the legal field. Read his latest insights here.
- He has conducted hundreds of hours of career development webinars, available here: Harrison Barnes Webinar Replays.
- His placement success is unmatched—see examples here: Harrison Barnes' Attorney Placements.
- He has created numerous comprehensive career development courses, including BigLaw Breakthrough, designed to help attorneys land positions at elite law firms.
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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