Build with intention.
Find people who can do the work, strengthen the room, and see a future in what you are building. We help you clarify the brief before we go looking.
Discuss a hiring needA more considered move
Good work.
Good people.
A better fit.
Legal careers are built on more than a title. We bring firms and exceptional legal professionals together with care, candor, and a clear sense of what matters.
Independent by nature. Personal by design.
People before process
The right move is a human one.
Hiring is a human decision with a lasting footprint.
Johnson Tilly is an alternative legal recruiting partner for law firms and legal professionals. We listen first, speak plainly, and take the time to understand the work behind the role—and the person behind the résumé.
Two sides, equal care
A thoughtful partner, wherever you sit.
Whether you are building a team or considering a change, you deserve a conversation grounded in context—not a pitch built around a vacancy.
Make your next move yours.
Explore what could be next with discretion and perspective. We make space for the questions that matter to you, not just the ones on a job description.
Talk through what's next
Good conversations make room.
Our approach
Less noise.
More knowing.
Recruiting should feel like a considered conversation, not a numbers game. We bring an independent perspective and a steady hand to decisions that deserve both.
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Start by listening
We get clear on what success means to you, including the things that never make it into a brief.
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Be candid, always
Good counsel means sharing what we see, asking better questions, and respecting your time.
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Make room for fit
Skills matter. So do working style, ambition, values, and the shape of life outside the office.
A belief worth holding
The right opportunity doesn't just look good on paper. It feels right in the room.
A more human standard for legal search
A clear way forward
Good work begins with a good conversation.
No rigid script. Just a thoughtful process that respects the stakes, protects discretion, and gives both sides room to make a clear-eyed decision.
Listen closely
We learn your priorities, your constraints, and what a genuinely good outcome looks like.
Find the signal
We focus the search around substance and fit, then make considered introductions.
Talk it through
We keep communication thoughtful and straightforward as conversations take shape.
Choose with clarity
We help you understand the decision in front of you and move at a considered pace.
The Johnson Tilly difference
The work is legal.
The choice is personal.
We believe the best recruiting leaves room for nuance. For the ambition you are ready to name—and the questions you are still working through.
Begin without a scriptA few things you may wonder
Before we talk.
Some useful context, without the fine print. If your question is more particular, we'd welcome it.
Ask us directlyWho does Johnson Tilly work with?
We work with law firms looking to strengthen their teams and legal professionals considering a next step. The right conversation starts with understanding what each side needs.
Do I need to be actively looking?
No. You can simply be curious. A first conversation can be an opportunity to talk through what matters to you, in confidence, without deciding anything today.
How do you approach discretion?
We treat professional conversations with care. We will discuss your preferences and agree how to proceed before any introduction is made.
What should I include in an initial note?
As little or as much as feels comfortable: whether you are hiring or exploring, the kind of work on your mind, and a good way to reach you. We can take it from there.
Let's begin
A good first step is a conversation.
No obligation. No hard sell. Just a thoughtful place to start.