Attorney recruiting for law firms
When You Need Elite Attorneys Who Don’t Apply to Jobs
You won't meet these attorneys unless we introduce them.
83+Placements
100+Partner law firms
7+ yrsplacing attorneys
Chris Holtzhauer — Founder
Miami, FL
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What We Do.
Most lateral attorneys are not job hunting. But we talk to them every day. We specialize in elite attorney recruitment for top-tier law firms to deliver elite lateral attorneys they can’t reach on their own.
Since 2019, we've placed mid-level to partner-level attorneys across every practice area, with Am Law 100 and 200 firms as well as respected boutiques. Primarily South Florida, but in key markets nationwide.
Word of Mouth.
FAQ
What types of attorney roles do you fill?
We focus on lateral attorneys, primarily mid-level associates through partners. Most of our work is in litigation, corporate, real estate, bankruptcy, tax, private wealth, labor and employment, and other major law firm practice areas.
Are you contingency or retained?
We handle both contingency and retained searches. Contingency works well for many searches. For more difficult, specialized, or time-sensitive searches, we may recommend a retained search where we commit dedicated time and resources to working the market more deeply.
Do you work with Am Law firms or boutiques?
Both. We work with Am Law 100 and 200 firms as well as respected boutique firms nationwide.
Are the attorneys you present actively looking?
Often, no. A lot of the attorneys we speak with are doing fine where they are. They may still be open to the right opportunity if it makes sense for their practice, compensation, platform, or long-term trajectory.
Do you post our openings online?
Generally, no. We prefer to identify the attorneys who make sense for the role and reach out to them directly.
Do you submit candidates without their permission?
Never. We do not send a resume or disclose an attorney’s identity to a firm unless the attorney has agreed to be presented.
Are you a recruiter or a headhunter?
I’m a headhunter. That means I don’t just send you attorneys who are already applying to jobs. I go find the people you actually want to hire, including attorneys who are doing well where they are and may not be looking at all. I learn the role, the practice, the personalities involved, and what will make someone successful at your firm. Then I hunt. For the attorney with the right experience. The right background. The right motivation. The right fit. Recruiting can be reactive. Headhunting is proactive. You tell me who you need. I go find them.
What geographic areas do you cover?
We’re based in Miami and have a strong presence throughout South Florida, including Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton, and West Palm Beach. We regularly work with respected boutiques and Am Law 100 and 200 firms across Florida, and our work also extends into major legal markets nationwide, including New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Houston, and Washington, D.C.
Holtz & Bernard is a member of the National Association of Legal Search Consultants (NALSC), a national professional organization for the legal search profession, committed to upholding the highest ethical standards in the field.
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