SolutionsHire top legal talent for any scope of workGet Started Contact us to find the best fit for any in-house or law firm role Testimonials Trusted by the world's leading legal departments FAQ Frequently asked questions about working with Legal.ioEmployer Resources Tools and guides for hiring managers Legal.io is a legal talent platform used by in-house legal departments at some of the world’s leading companies to hire the best attorneys and other legal professionals for contract, part-time and full-time roles.
Legal.io was founded at Stanford University in 2011 and has served hundreds of clients, from emerging companies to Fortune 500.
Legal.io has a unique approach to cultivating relationships with the best legal professionals in the market. We connect a community of over 50,000 legal professionals through exclusive in-person and virtual events, our job board, Salary Insights tool, weekly newsletters and job digests, and a growing collection of resources aimed at moving the careers of our members forward. We leverage this network to quickly identify the right fit for the legal hiring needs of our clients, no matter how niche.
Our white-glove, data-driven approach in combination with this network ensures our clients get access to the best legal talent available, while staying within budget and maintaining the flexibility to ramp up and down as business needs require.
Legal.io supports a variety of work arrangements across all areas of practice, allowing us to meet the diverse needs of our clients. We support:
Legal.io serves a wide range of industries, including Technology, Finance, Aerospace & Defense, Automotive, Consumer Goods, Energy, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Professional Services, Real Estate, Retail, Telecom, Transportation, and more. Our diverse network of legal professionals has the expertise to handle any legal needs across all industry sectors.
Legal.io can help fill attorney and other legal support roles. Some of the most frequently requested roles by our clients include:
To start an engagement with Legal.io, simply tell us about your legal needs and priorities. We’ll work together to complete a detailed scope of work that will act as the basis for the search.
If this is our first time working together, we’ll share our client engagement letter or review your organization's standard contract and onboarding procedures so we are ready to hit the ground running.
Upon your approval of the completed scope of work, our Talent Team will begin reaching out to qualified candidates in the Legal.io network of 50,000+ legal professionals, and through a variety of other channels. This approach allows us to quickly identify the best candidates for your specific requirements, whether for temporary or permanent positions.
Our team will then screen and interview potential candidates, presenting a curated candidate shortlist within a few days. You choose which candidates to interview, and how many rounds of interviews to conduct.
Once you’ve identified one or more candidates you’d like to hire, Legal.io will make the offer(s). Upon acceptance, we'll closely partner with your team to onboard the candidate.
The majority of our lawyers are salaried, W-2 employees of Legal.io. We offer talent strong benefits, including medical, dental and vision coverage as well as access to a 401k program.
Yes, Legal.io conducts comprehensive background checks on all legal professionals before they begin any engagement. This includes verifying professional credentials, education and work history, as well as criminal background checks on the local, state, national and international level. We can facilitate any additional background checks that may be required under industry-specific regulations or internal procedures.
We offer flexible pricing models to suit various client needs, ensuring cost predictability and value.
For temporary engagements, Legal.io uses a cost-plus model under which each candidate is presented at an all-inclusive hourly, weekly or monthly rate. Rates vary depending on the candidate and are based on the experience and skill set of each legal professional.
For permanent roles, Legal.io charges a recruitment fee calculated on the base salary of the legal professional, excluding any signing bonus, stock or other compensation.
Legal.io typically invoices every two weeks, but we can accommodate other billing frequencies based on client preferences and engagement terms.
Legal.io's conversion fee reflects the long-term view we take to the relationships we build with our clients and the legal professionals that serve them. We charge a standard conversion fee that is calculated on the base salary of the legal professional, excluding any signing bonus, stock or other compensation.
Yes, Legal.io can integrate with various legal billing systems such as Serengeti, SimpleLegal, Brightflag and vendor management systems such as Magnit. Our team works within your existing billing, procurement and employment processes to support accurate and efficient invoicing, reporting and human capital management.
Legal.io adheres to stringent data security protocols to protect client information. Our staff gets only limited access to client information, and legal professionals hired through Legal.io work entirely within the client's IT environment, using client-provided equipment. All of our engagements are covered by industry-standard confidentiality provisions, which can be adapted to your organization’s specific needs as necessary.
Yes, Legal.io maintains professional liability insurance for all legal professionals working on Legal.io engagements. Proof of coverage can be provided upon client request.
Our team is dedicated to providing ongoing support and ensuring the success of each engagement. We maintain regular check-ins with both the client and the placed legal professional throughout any engagement to ensure satisfaction and address any issues promptly.
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