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What is the Best Way to Get an In-House Position?

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published September 11, 2015

By CEO and Founder - BCG Attorney Search left

Summary: This has been really, really popular – and at first I did not even understand why.

For the past several months www.LawCrossing.com has been receiving numerous unsolicited requests from attorneys who want us to exhaustively research and manually apply for jobs for them each day (and then report back to them the work we do at the end of each day).
 
What is the Best Way to Get an In-House Position?
A. Harrison Barnes
Harrison Barnes

Most of these requests have been from attorneys seeking in-house positions and for whatever reason (1) do not want to use a recruiter and (2) do not have time to search for a job themselves (some in-house jobs on corporate websites can take 10 minutes or more to apply online).

At first, I turned the work away – as a recruiter, I like to get personally involved in analyzing each person’s opportunities and wanted to make sure the work was done the best it could be (specialists who apply to jobs for attorneys need to be extensively trained). However, as more and more requests came in I got involved, trained a few of my most trusted people and started offering the service to attorney friends of mine at a cost that compensated my staff for the time it took to do this work. It was an experiment for me and something I did because this is a labor of love for me.

Sign up for this service on LawCrossing today.

As a part of this service, I personally review every client’s resume and make detailed recommendations to our US-based staff on how to identify jobs that are most likely to fit each attorney. Attorneys are so interesting to me – some of these conversations about individual attorneys have gone on an hour or more in my staff meetings.

For at least an hour each work day, we meticulously review all of the jobs in the market and apply for these jobs for you (and always report back to you what we did each day). We also have a few other tricks we use, to get our attorneys before the right employers and get noticed (but I only share these with our clients).

I realize this service is not for everyone – you should not do it unless you see major value in it. It was not something I even wanted to offer at first; however, I have seen the results and it works very well for numerous reasons (you are the first to apply to jobs, you are consistently getting your applications out, a professional is searching and finding jobs you might not find on your own and so forth) and I now believe it.

Since this takes us between one and three hours a day, we have been charging $1,000/month. I realize this is a lot of money. I personally think it is worth more than this.

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To get the word out, for a limited time I have authorized LawCrossing to offer this service for only $449/month (not even a break-even number for us) to get the positive word of mouth out about it (the only true way to grow a business). I am sure the success of a larger audience of people using this service will spread the word and turn it into a service we could easily charge a minimum of $1200/month for (lots of people are already paying $1000/month so this does not seem a stretch).

This is certainly not something you have to do — but it will save you a lot of time and it does get results. If it were me personally I would believe I could do all this work myself; however, seeing how much work this is I am convinced at the huge value of this service. Since this service is so novel, it does not even have a name yet … maybe you can suggest one for us after using it?

I want you to understand a few important points:

We will not do this service for everyone — and we turn away many people.

Since we are working for you, we want to make sure you are the sort of person who could benefit from this service.

We want to like you (no jerks). If you are rude to us, yell and so forth we will not work with you – or will stop working with you.

If this is something you are interested in doing, you can go here to sign up: https://www.lawcrossing.com/lcthanks_offer1.php

We have a limited amount of staff to do this work so there may be a waiting list if you delay.

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.

More about Harrison

About LawCrossing

LawCrossing has received tens of thousands of attorneys jobs and has been the leading legal job board in the United States for almost two decades. LawCrossing helps attorneys dramatically improve their careers by locating every legal job opening in the market. Unlike other job sites, LawCrossing consolidates every job in the legal market and posts jobs regardless of whether or not an employer is paying. LawCrossing takes your legal career seriously and understands the legal profession. For more information, please visit www.LawCrossing.com.
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