Legal recruitment, done properly. Now in Florida.

With over 27 years of specialist legal recruitment experience, we understand how complex, competitive and time-sensitive attorney hiring can be.

Demand across corporate, estate planning, litigation, personal injury and real estate remains strong, and attracting high-calibre attorneys in today’s market requires more than posting a role. It requires strategy, market insight and the ability to engage the right people discreetly and effectively.

That is where we add value.

Our legal recruiters are practice-area specialists who take the time to understand your firm’s structure, culture and growth objectives. We work on a consultative basis, advising on hiring strategy, compensation positioning and market conditions before launching a focused, confidential search.

We are direct, professional and transparent. No inflated promises. No resume spamming. No breaches of confidentiality. We present qualified attorneys aligned with your requirements, provide clear communication throughout the process and move with urgency.

If you are looking to add an Associate, Partner, or Legal Professional to your team, we are ready to launch the search.

Contact Our Team

We are currently focused on a number of core practice areas in Florida, allowing us to offer genuine market insight rather than a generalist approach. For now, our focus is deliberate, specialist and commercially aligned with the firms we support.

Corporate

Supporting firms with hires across M&A, private equity, governance and broader business advisory work.

Estate Planning

Recruiting attorneys specialising in wills, trusts and estate administration, as well as wider wealth and succession planning.

Litigation

Working across civil and commercial litigation, placing attorneys with strong technical and client-handling capabilities.

Personal Injury

Working with claimant and defence firms across high-volume and complex injury matters, from junior attorneys through to experienced trial lawyers.

Real Estate

Supporting firms with attorneys across residential and commercial real estate, from transactional work through to development and finance.

 

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    A FOCUSED, STRATEGIC SEARCH

    In Florida, we deliver a targeted attorney recruitment service across litigation, compliance, personal injury and real estate.

    We work on a contingency basis and launch searches quickly, focusing on associate and partner-level hires where quality, discretion and speed matter. From defining the position overview through to offer negotiation, we manage the process end-to-end.

    You tell us where the gap is. We build the strategy and execute the search.

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    MARKET INSIGHT THAT DRIVES RESULTS

    In Florida, hiring decisions are shaped by competition, compensation pressure and lateral movement across firms.

    We provide clear insight into attorney availability, base salary expectations and total compensation trends within litigation, compliance, personal injury and real estate. This allows you to position roles accurately and move decisively when the right candidate emerges.

    You bring the hiring need. We provide the data, perspective and execution to secure the right attorney.

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    A FLORIDA FOCUS. A 27-YEAR FOUNDATION

    Our expansion into Florida is deliberate and strategic.

    Rather than operating broadly, we are concentrating on one state and four core practice areas to build depth, credibility and long-term relationships. This focused approach allows us to understand your market and represent your firm with authority.

    You gain local focus backed by nearly three decades of specialist legal recruitment expertise.

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WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US:

  • A strategic, in-depth intake process
    We take the time to understand not only the position overview, but your firm’s structure, culture, growth plans and the type of attorney who will truly succeed in your environment.

  • Speed and discretion when it matters
    We launch searches immediately and move with urgency. Where timelines are tight, we prioritise rapid market engagement while maintaining strict confidentiality.

  • Structured, compliant screening
    Every attorney is screened professionally and consistently, focusing on relevant practice experience, billable history and compensation expectations in line with US hiring standards.

  • Targeted market reach
    We combine direct outreach, network engagement and selective role promotion to ensure your opportunity reaches qualified attorneys within litigation, compliance, personal injury and real estate.

  • Transparent communication
    You will always know where your search stands. We provide honest updates, realistic timelines and direct feedback throughout.

  • Ongoing partnership
    Our involvement does not end at placement. We remain available post-offer (and post-start-date) to support smooth onboarding and long-term success.

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Arthur Lee
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Tracy was very professional, and managed to find me a suitable role at a great firm that I am at now. Great communicator, and very proactive. I'd advise that you know what type of role and environment you are looking for and Tracy will move heaven and Earth to make it happen for you.
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Shannon Walton
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My case handler was Leanne at Clayton Legal, as much as the references took a while to come back (out of her control) Leanne did everything she could to ensure I was confident enough to get the role I’ve always rooted far - she made this happen! Thank you so much Leanne, words will never contain how thankful I always will be of your help.
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Dawn Jones
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Tracy was fantastic all through the process of getting a new job. She chased up to get feedback and was supportive all through including when I started my new job checking in that everything was going well and if I needed any help. Would recommend Clayton Legal to anyone looking for a new job.
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Jemma Pye
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Justine helped me with my search and I'm pleased to say at my first week in my new role I have fit in perfect. Such a lovely helpful lady! She always kept me updated and always on hand when I needed something. Brilliant!
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Genevieve N
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Clayton Legal and particularly, Justine Forshaw have been fantastic throughout the process. Justine is both professional and supportive and really goes the extra mile to make sure she secures the perfect role. Thank you for all your help Justine ?
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Ben Jordan
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Tracy made other recruitment agencies look extremely average. When I lost my job Tracy was amazing with daily calls with new jobs she has found. She was extremely proactive and managed to get me a job within 2 weeks. Thank you so much ?
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Jessica Street
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Leanne has been absolutely amazing!! Thank you so much ?
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Jenny Courtney
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Highly recommend Justine Forshaw at Clayton Legal! she was incredibly helpful and professional throughout, nothing was too much trouble if i had any extra questions or help with anything she was straight on it and always very quick to reply to any emails. The amazing service did not stop there, once i had secured my new position Justine emailed me on several occasions over the first few weeks of my new role and asked how i was getting on, which i did not expect at all. If your looking for help to secure a new role thats suited to you then definitely go through Clayton Legal. Thanks again for all your help Justine!! Jenny
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Nicole Lagadu
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Very friendly, responsive and helpful. Secured a great new role for me. Highly recommend.
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Jennifer James
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Adam Dell'Armi was great, really friendly and helpful. Would defo recommend to anyone looking to get into a new role

Start your search

If you are looking to hire an attorney in Florida, you are in the right place.

Once we review your position overview and hiring requirements, a specialist legal recruiter aligned to your practice area will contact you directly. We will discuss your objectives, timelines, compensation expectations and any attorneys we already believe may be a strong fit.

From there, we launch a focused, confidential search and outline clear next steps so you know exactly what to expect at every stage.