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Expert Legal Staffing & Recruiting Agency in Austin 

Hiring skilled legal professionals for your Austin law firm or corporate legal department doesn’t have to drain your time and resources. As one of the leading legal staffing agencies in Austin, Burnett Specialists brings decades of experience and deep knowledge of the Central Texas legal market. Our talent solutions help you access top legal talent for temporary staffing roles, temp-to-hire positions, and direct hire placements. As a trusted local staffing partner with years of experience in the Austin legal community, we deliver the flexibility and qualified candidates your business needs, backed by a proven track record of success in the staffing industry.

Our Legal Staffing and Recruiting Services

As a leading Austin staffing agency, we provide recruiting solutions for law firms and corporate legal departments, with expertise across all practice areas, serving the greater Central Texas region.

Our talent solutions are customized to help you find the right fit for every legal career opportunity, from entry-level positions to executive search placements. Our team connects you with exceptional talent, including skilled legal secretaries and experienced corporate counsel for reliable staffing for your entire legal department. Your firm may specialize in real estate transactions, handle complex litigation matters, or provide compliance guidance to growing businesses. No matter your focus, we understand your unique staffing requirements and deliver qualified candidates who align with your goals.

What Legal Roles Can We Place?

Our placement services cover the full spectrum of legal roles within law firms, corporate legal departments, and legal operations teams. From document review specialists to skilled professionals in specialized practice areas, we connect employers with exceptional talent across all experience levels.

  • Attorney/Lawyer
  • Paralegal
  • Legal Assistant
  • Legal Secretary
  • Legal Researcher
  • Legal Analyst
  • Contract Administrator
  • Compliance Officer
  • Compliance Analyst
  • Litigation Support Specialist
  • Document Review Specialist
  • Legal Consultant
  • Legal Administrative Assistant
  • Intellectual Property (IP) Paralegal
  • Patent Attorney
  • Trademark Paralegal
  • Corporate Counsel
  • General Counsel
  • Associate Attorney
  • Partner
  • Judicial Clerk
  • Mediator
  • Court Clerk
  • Legal Recruiter
  • Criminal Defense Attorney
  • Prosecutor
  • Immigration Attorney
  • Employment and Labor Attorney
  • Environmental Attorney
  • Estate Planning Attorney
  • Tax Attorney
  • Personal Injury Attorney
  • Real Estate Attorney
  • Bankruptcy Attorney
  • In-house Counsel
  • Chief Legal Officer
  • Legal Compliance Manager
  • Risk Management Specialist
  • Forensic Lawyer
  • Office Administrator
  • Intake Specialist
  • Junior Attorney
  • Litigation Attorney
  • PI Paralegal
  • Insurance Defense Paralegal
  • Briefing Attorney
  • Litigation Legal Assistant
  • Commercial Litigation Paralegal
  • Insurance Defense Attorney

Types of Austin Legal Positions Burnett Specialists Can Place

We provide customized legal staffing options built around the specific needs of your law firm or corporate legal department.

Direct-Hire Placements: Our legal recruiters match you with qualified candidates who meet your technical requirements and fit your company culture, ensuring exceptional talent from day one.

Temp-to-Hire: This adaptable option gives employers the chance to assess a candidate’s on-the-job performance before making a full-time commitment.

Temporary & Contract Staffing: Whether it’s fulfilling short-term needs, preparing for seasonal peaks, or covering employee absences, our temp and contract staffing services provide reliable support whenever you need it.

Contact Our Legal Staffing & Recruiting Agency in Austin

As part of Texas’s largest employee-owned staffing and recruitment organization, we take pride in being a trusted partner for Austin-area legal employers. With years of experience helping law firms and corporate legal departments find top talent and connecting legal professionals with the right career opportunities, we’re committed to delivering results that matter. Get in touch with our recruiting professionals and staffing experts in Austin to see how we can support your staffing needs and connect you with qualified candidates who will complement your legal team across all practice areas.

Work with an Austin Legal Recruiter Who Knows the Local Market

Working with an Austin-based legal recruiter reduces time-to-hire, lowers recruiting costs, and provides access to qualified candidates with the right experience level. A local staffing agency that understands the Central Texas legal community simplifies your entire hiring process so you can focus on running your law firm or legal department.

As one of the area’s most trusted legal staffing agencies, Burnett Specialists brings decades of expertise and in-depth knowledge of the local legal market. Our extensive network within the Austin legal community means we can connect you with skilled professionals who are ready to contribute to your firm’s success.

Job seekers looking to advance their careers and employers seeking exceptional talent both benefit from our approach, which ensures the right fit for every placement. We go the extra mile to understand your unique requirements, matching legal talent with opportunities where they’ll thrive.

Our Projects

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As a leading legal recruiting and staffing firm, we have completed numerous staffing projects that showcase our expertise and our ability to meet the diverse needs of law firms and corporate legal departments throughout Central Texas.

Our Awards

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As an acclaimed Austin legal staffing agency and recruiting company, we’ve been recognized for our commitment to excellence and our innovative approach to legal staffing and recruitment, earning us numerous awards and accolades within the staffing industry.

FAQs

How Does Burnett Specialists Recruit Legal Talent in Austin?

Our legal recruiters use a comprehensive screening process to identify skilled professionals for your open positions. We tap into our extensive network within the Austin legal community, conduct detailed interviews, verify credentials and experience, and evaluate candidates for both technical requirements and cultural alignment. This thorough approach ensures we deliver legal talent ready to make an immediate impact on your team.

What Qualities Should I Look For When Hiring Legal Professionals?

Beyond the required legal skills and experience for the role, strong candidates demonstrate attention to detail, clear communication abilities, analytical thinking, and composure under pressure. Consider the candidate’s background with relevant practice areas, such as managing complex litigation matters, handling contract negotiations, or overseeing compliance documentation. Assess their ability to integrate into your work environment and their dedication to growth within their legal career.

How Quickly Can Burnett Specialists Fill a Legal Position in Austin?

We move quickly to address your staffing needs, often placing qualified candidates in legal roles within a short timeframe. Our established hiring process and deep connections within the Austin legal community allow us to deliver exceptional talent for both temporary staffing and permanent positions efficiently, keeping your firm productive and fully staffed.

Use Burnett Specialists to Explore Legal Opportunities in Austin

Burnett Specialists’ Austin legal staffing specialists and recruiters place top legal talent in temporary and permanent positions across Central Texas, from legal secretaries to senior partners. For job seekers, we match you with legal positions that fit your skills and career path, with guidance at every step. For employers, we’re a trusted partner delivering exceptional talent ready to make an immediate impact. Explore our legal staffing services that support equal opportunity employment by considering every qualified candidate.

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