At Align Legal Search, we are dedicated to our candidates and our clients. We believe that behind every successful placement is a meaningful connection between talented professionals and forward-thinking organizations. We are committed to fostering these connections and going above and beyond to ensure that both our clients and candidates receive the personalized attention and support they deserve.
Making impactful matches that not only meet, but exceed expectations is at the heart of what we do. Effective recruitment is not just about filling roles; it's about building lasting relationships that propel careers and businesses forward.
With a focus on integrity, transparency, and professionalism, we strive to be more than just a recruitment firm. We aim to be trusted advisors, guiding our client groups through the complexities of talent acquisition with ease and expertise.
Whether you're a candidate seeking your next career opportunity or a company looking to build a winning team, Align Legal Search is here to help you navigate the journey with confidence.
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Helena Phelps, a founding partner of Align Legal Search, boasts a wealth of experience and unwavering dedication to matching exceptional candidates with firms of all sizes, from specialized boutique practices to top AmLaw global firms. Helena places high value on developing relationships built on trust and integrity. She is an enthusiasti
Helena Phelps, a founding partner of Align Legal Search, boasts a wealth of experience and unwavering dedication to matching exceptional candidates with firms of all sizes, from specialized boutique practices to top AmLaw global firms. Helena places high value on developing relationships built on trust and integrity. She is an enthusiastic recruiter who prioritizes the best interests of both candidates and clients. She prides herself in her ability to listen attentively, understand deeply, and execute seamlessly to meet the needs of all parties involved. Helena's ability to connect with individuals on both sides of the recruitment process, coupled with her genuine desire to see others succeed, sets her apart.
With experience working locally and globally, Helena brings a unique perspective and a comprehensive approach to her role at Align Legal Search. Helena looks forward to providing honest and professional guidance to local, national, and global clients. Our goal is to establish long term relationships with our candidates and clients. We commit to providing the highest quality of customer service throughout the entire engagement process.
Katie Baldino, a founding partner, brings to Align Legal Search over two decades of dynamic recruitment experience. Katie stands as a seasoned expert across diverse industries and organizational spectrums. With a career beginning in corporate retail, she mastered sourcing and executed high-volume recruitment strategies across multiple br
Katie Baldino, a founding partner, brings to Align Legal Search over two decades of dynamic recruitment experience. Katie stands as a seasoned expert across diverse industries and organizational spectrums. With a career beginning in corporate retail, she mastered sourcing and executed high-volume recruitment strategies across multiple brands and business lines.
Transitioning into Investment Banking, Katie excelled as a Recruiting Manager, focused on lateral recruitment initiatives for investment banking and equity research, while spearheading the campus recruitment program.
Delving deeper into contract recruiting, Katie expanded her expertise in asset management and banking realms, refining her networking and negotiation skills. Her extensive background spans various domains including IT, compliance, legal, accounting, and risk management, among others.
Katie's philosophy centers on forging meaningful partnerships and fostering connections that benefit both clients and candidates alike. Armed with a strategic mindset, she exhibits remarkable adaptability and unwavering commitment to the recruitment process, ensuring top-notch service delivery for client groups and candidates alike.
If you do not see the exact job you are looking for below, please send us your resume. We will consider you for other or future opportunities that match your skills and experience. We are always looking to connect with great candidates like you!
Location: Oakland, CA (Bay Area)
Position type: Full time, hybrid
Our client is a litigation boutique specializing in complex commercial litigation, government and internal investigations, and white-collar defense. Founded by a former federal prosecutor and big law litigator, our client offers the expertise of a large firm with the efficiency and flexibility of a boutique, delivering premium service and results.
Position Overview:
Our client is seeking a dynamic and motivated senior associate to join their team. The ideal candidate will appreciate the opportunity to be part of a growing firm and thrive in a role that combines legal expertise and close collaboration with other members of a collaborative team. You should be a self-starter who finds fulfillment in marketing the firm and contributing to the firm’s expansion.
Key Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
What We Offer:
Our client is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply.
Our client has an exciting opportunity for a litigator with 3+ years of experience to join their practice in Sacramento. This unique role will focus on complex financial cases, premarital agreements and custody issues.
While previous family law experience is preferred it is not required.
Qualifications:
The expected pay scale for this position is $167-215K. This is an employer estimate and salary and bonus potential will depend on candidate’s experience and performance.
If you're ready to take on an exciting challenge, apply now! Should your skill set align with our needs, we will schedule a confidential conversation to discuss this opportunity further.
Our client is seeking a labor and employment litigation attorney with 3-7 years of experience to join its San Francisco, Sacramento, San Diego or Los Angeles office.
Qualifications
The pay scale for this position is dependent on location, qualifications & experience. (Expected salary is $165K-420K)
If you're ready for an exciting challenge, apply now! If your skill set is a fit, we will schedule a confidential conversation to discuss this exciting opportunity further.
Our client is seeking a Trusts & Estates Attorney with at least five (5) years of recent experience designing plans for moderate and high-net-worth clients, as well as experience in probate and trust administration for their San Francisco, Los Angeles, or San Diego offices.
Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
The expected pay scale for this position is $120 - 200K. This is an employer estimate and salary and bonus potential will depend on candidate’s years of practice and relevant experience and performance.
If you're ready for an exciting challenge, apply now! If your skill set is a fit, we will schedule a confidential conversation to discuss this exciting opportunity further.
Our client is seeking a Trusts & Estates Attorney with at least three years of litigation experience to join their practice in Sacramento, San Francisco or Los Angeles.
Qualifications:
The expected pay scale for this position is $167 - 200K. This is an employer estimate and salary and bonus potential will depend on candidate’s years of practice and relevant experience and performance.
If you're ready for an exciting challenge, apply now! If your skill set is a fit, we will schedule a confidential conversation to discuss this exciting opportunity further.
Our client’s litigation practice group seeks a paralegal with two to five years of experience to join the practice in the San Francisco office. The paralegal performs substantive tasks that assist our case teams at every stage of the litigation process (pleading, factual and expert discovery, mediation, arbitration, pre-trial, trial and post-trial/appellate stages).
Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
The expected pay scale for this position is $70-95K. This is an employer estimate and salary and bonus potential will depend on candidate’s experience and performance.
If you're ready for an exciting challenge, apply now! If your skill set is a fit, we will schedule a confidential conversation to discuss this exciting opportunity further.
If you didn't see the job you are looking for, please send us your resume. We will consider you for other or future opportunities that match your skills and experience. We are always looking to connect with great candidates like you!
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