Florida legal recruiters & attorney headhunters

Florida's legal market, from the inside.

Boutiques from Miami to West Palm Beach. Am Law offices across the country. Who's hiring, who pays Cravath, and who will consider you, confidentially and without pressure.

83+Placements
100+Partner law firms
7+ yrsplacing attorneys
Chris Holtzhauer, Miami legal recruiter
Chris Holtzhauer — Founder Miami, FL

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Where we place.

Boutiques

South Florida is our strong suit.

Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton and West Palm Beach. I live and work in Miami, and South Florida is the market I know best. If you’re an attorney considering a boutique, or a boutique looking to hire, we know the firms, the people behind them, and how the market fits together. We know which firms are growing, where the opportunities are, and what it takes to make the right match.

Am Law

Our Am Law network spans the country.

Am Law 100 and 200 firms hire across offices nationwide, and our relationships do too. Miami, New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Houston, Washington, D.C. and beyond. If you’re considering a move to an Am Law firm, we can help you understand the options and make the right introductions.

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Inside Information

What you won't find on a job board.

Which firms in South Florida pay on the Cravath scale.

What salaries actually look like at black box firms, where compensation isn't published.

Which Am Law firms will consider an attorney from out of state. Most Florida firms only look at Florida-licensed attorneys, and Florida doesn't offer admission on motion. But a few Am Law firms will consider attorneys who are willing and able to sit for the Florida Bar. I can tell you which ones.

Ask me. That's what the call is for.

A few recent moves.

ConstructionSenior associate
Boutique → Am Law 100, as Of Counsel
Litigation5th-year associate
Local powerhouse boutique → Am Law 50
Litigation3rd-year associate
Am Law 100 → Prestigious boutique
Corporate M&A4th-year associate
Am Law 100 → In-House

A sample of recent moves. Each one started the same way: a confidential conversation, a short list of firms that fit, and an honest case for what they'd bring. That's what got them the interview.

FAQ

Do you only recruit in Miami?
No. Most of our boutique work is in South Florida, from Miami to West Palm Beach. If you're looking at Am Law firms, our connections span the country.
Will Florida firms consider me if I'm licensed in another state?
Most Florida firms only consider Florida-licensed attorneys, and Florida doesn't offer admission on motion. A few Am Law firms will consider out-of-state attorneys who are willing and able to sit for the Florida Bar. I can tell you which ones.
Which South Florida firms pay Cravath?
Several do, and the list changes. Call me and I'll tell you which firms pay on the Cravath scale in South Florida right now.
What do black box firms pay?
Black box firms don't publish their compensation. I can tell you what I'm seeing in actual offers, so you know what's realistic before you interview.
Do attorneys pay a fee?
No. Attorneys never pay us a fee. If a placement is made, the hiring law firm pays the recruiting fee.
Do you work with law firms hiring in Florida?
Yes. We run confidential lateral searches for Am Law 100 and 200 firms and boutiques, contingency or retained, for mid-level associates through partners.
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