OUR SERVICES
An elevated approach to legal recruiting
We offer a tailored, white-glove approach to every search, whether you're a firm or company seeking transformative hires or a candidate pursuing their next chapter. Our process is built on discretion, insight, and a commitment to excellence. We connect exceptional people with exceptional opportunities, elevating careers and teams alike.
Candidates
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The Standard assists individual partners and groups to navigate the lateral hiring process with precision and purpose, helping them achieve both personal and practice growth goals.
Leveraging decades of market insight and trusted relationships with law firm leadership, we connect laterals with opportunities that support long-term practice growth and career success.
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Associates who partner with The Standard for their lateral search receive personalized guidance from an experienced recruiter who works closely with them throughout the process.
We partner with associates as career advisors, using deep market insight and trusted firm relationships to guide thoughtful, strategic career moves. Our approach sets laterals up for long-term success, whether that is making partner or transitioning in-house.
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Legal support professionals, from paralegals and legal secretaries to firm administrators, play a critical role in every successful practice. At The Standard, we provide personalized guidance for these professionals as they navigate lateral career transitions.
Our recruiters work closely with each candidate to understand their experience, goals, and preferred work environment. The result is a smooth, informed transition to a role that aligns with both professional aspirations and firm needs.
Clients
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The Standard helps law firms drive strategic growth through firm mergers, practice group acquisitions, and hiring of lateral partners, counsels, associates, and professional staff.
We work closely with our clients to understand their hiring priorities and identify the candidates best positioned to thrive on their platform. Our approach is rooted in building long-term relationships and delivering value with every placement we make.
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The Standard partners with corporate legal departments of all sizes, whether adding their first in-house attorney or scaling an established team. We bring experience at every level from General Counsel and Chief Legal Officer roles to key support staff.
We take the time to understand each organization’s business priorities, culture, and growth trajectory, enabling us to identify candidates who can operate as true business partners. Our work is defined by thoughtful matchmaking and a commitment to delivering value beyond the hire.
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