Business Details
Your Trusted Legal Recruitment Partner in Seattle
Emerald Search Partners has been a trusted leader in legal recruitment and staffing for over six decades. Our boutique-style agency specializes in connecting law firms and corporate legal departments with top-tier professionals tailored to their unique needs. Unlike larger firms constrained by quotas, we prioritize personalized service, dedicating ourselves to understanding each client's culture and long-term goals. Our deep-rooted relationships within the Seattle legal community and nationwide network enable us to identify candidates who align both skill-wise and culturally.We guarantee a seamless hiring process with extended satisfaction periods, ensuring every placement meets the highest standards of excellence. Our team of seasoned recruiters brings decades of combined experience, offering strategic insights that extend beyond mere job placements. Clients consistently praise our responsiveness, industry expertise, and commitment to fostering lasting partnerships that drive mutual success.
Services
Legal Recruitment
Staffing Solutions
Attorney Placement
Paralegal Hiring
Legal Support Staffing
Highlights and features
- We have over 60 years of industry experience in legal recruitment
- Our boutique agency offers personalized, owner-led service daily
- We guarantee extended satisfaction periods beyond industry standards
- Our team maintains deep relationships across the Seattle legal community
- We provide nationwide legal staffing solutions with local expertise
What people say
TOP NOTCH professional
Shortest job search
Perfect fit dream job
Immediately responsive
Extensive network
Services
Legal Recruitment
Our legal recruitment specialists connect law firms and corporate legal departments with qualified attorneys for temporary, contract, and permanent positions. We conduct thorough candidate evaluations including skill assessments, reference checks, and personality matching to ensure optimal placements. Clients benefit from our deep industry knowledge and extensive network across all legal practice areas.
Staffing Solutions
We provide comprehensive staffing solutions for paralegals, legal assistants, and support staff through rigorous screening processes. Our team conducts in-person interviews, technology skill evaluations, and detailed reference checks to ensure candidates meet specific job requirements. Employers receive qualified professionals who align with their office culture and workflow needs.
Temporary Placements
Our temporary placement service delivers qualified legal professionals for short-term needs with rapid response times. We maintain a ready pool of experienced attorneys and support staff available for immediate assignments. Clients receive fully vetted candidates who integrate seamlessly into existing teams while maintaining strict confidentiality protocols.
Executive Search
We specialize in executive search for senior legal positions including general counsel and legal department leadership roles. Our process combines industry expertise with personalized candidate development to identify leaders who align with organizational values. Clients benefit from our discreet approach and track record of successful high-level placements.
Career Counseling
We offer career counseling services to legal professionals seeking guidance on job transitions and career development. Our recruiters provide interview preparation, resume optimization, and market insights tailored to individual career goals. Job seekers receive personalized support throughout the placement process and beyond.
People
Priscilla Dendy
Recruiter
With decades of legal recruitment experience, Priscilla specializes in matching legal professionals with Seattle-area firms. She maintains deep relationships across law firms and corporate legal departments, consistently delivering candidates who align with organizational culture and requirements.
Greg Walther
Recruiter
Greg brings extensive legal industry knowledge to his recruitment practice, focusing on attorney placements and executive searches. His personalized approach and long-term client relationships have resulted in numerous successful placements across practice areas and experience levels.
Kibby Aslakson
Recruiter
Kibby specializes in legal support staff recruitment, leveraging her industry expertise to connect employers with qualified paralegals and legal assistants. She maintains a strong network of professionals and understands evolving legal technology requirements.
Questions
What legal positions do you specialize in placing?
We place attorneys, paralegals, legal assistants, legal administrators, and support staff in temporary, contract, and permanent positions across all practice areas.
How quickly can you fill urgent staffing needs?
Our rapid response team typically provides qualified candidates within 24 hours for urgent legal staffing requirements, with some placements completed in less than a day.
Do you work with national law firms or only local clients?
While based in Seattle, we work with law firms and corporations nationwide, maintaining a broad network of legal professionals across the United States.
What makes your recruitment process different?
Our boutique approach combines owner-led service, personalized candidate screening, and extended satisfaction guarantees to ensure optimal long-term matches for both employers and professionals.
How do you evaluate candidate qualifications?
We conduct in-person interviews, technology skill assessments, and detailed reference checks to verify qualifications and ensure candidates meet specific job requirements.
Reviews (5)
Mirabelle P.
May 13, 2021
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I worked with Priscilla and ended up with an incredible opportunity. I was literally filled with (happy) tears once I accepted the firm's offer. I am extremely grateful for this next step in my legal career, and would recommend her in a heartbeat!
Alyssa W.
Apr 13, 2021
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I worked with Greg, who was awesome. After 3 months of searching and a month jobless, I was losing hope. Looking for jobs during COVID proved very difficult. Within a month of meeting Greg, I was placed with a top ten law firm in Seattle at my exact asking pay. He was diligent, helpful, and ensured that he was there for me for this whole process, including my now employment. You can tell Greg loves what he does and I'll make sure to keep recommending him!
Susan G.
Feb 10, 2020
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I cannot recommend ESP enough. Every one of the partners takes the time to learn who YOU are, what your strengths are, and what you want for your next career step. They discuss your options honestly, then present you (with your approval) to the best matched clients. Most other agencies may say they do that, but they don't - they just want to place you anywhere and get their $. Not ESP, they have always felt like they wanted the best MATCH, not the most scratch ($)! For that, I am eternally grateful and always send people their way. Thanks Greg!
Cheri F.
Dec 12, 2019
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About 2 months ago I contacted Emerald Search in hopes to find a new job within the legal field. After speaking to a recruiter on the phone, they began looking for my next role. Kibby reached out to me on a weekly basis and started discussing available open roles. I was surprised by how prompt and dedicated she was to help me. To my surprise, Kibby was able to find me a full-time job right away. I'm happily employed now and feel grateful I was able to work with Kibby and Emerald Search. I highly recommend Emerald Search Partners and cannot say enough positive things about them!!!
Karen A.
Aug 14, 2017
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I have known Greg for many years. He is the best recruiter in the game. He recently placed me in a Law Firm Administrator position with a prominent law firm. The interview process took roughly two months due to scheduling. During these two months, Greg diligently kept in touch with me and the firm. Also, during these two months Greg got married and went on vacation, and still responded to my emails while continuing to represent me to this employer. I have been in the legal field over 20 years and never have had a recruiter represent me like Greg did. Thank you, Greg for placing me in my retirement
