Placing exceptional assistants
into world leading law firms.
EA Search Legal is a specialist search and selection firm focused on placing Executive Assistants, Personal Assistants, Chiefs of Staff, and Secretaries into top-tier law firms across the globe.
The Shift
From typist to quarterback.
Law firms are transforming support functions from reactive administration into strategic, revenue-driving partnerships. We're leading that shift.
Why the best partners have a quarterback behind them
A strategic EA frees partners to focus on winning business and deepening client relationships. Firms making this shift see stronger retention, faster response times, and more capacity for growth.
Revolutionising Law Firm Support Functions
Read our whitepaper on how leading firms are making the shift.
Law Firms Only
We work exclusively with law firms. Every search is informed by a deep understanding of legal culture, structures, and what makes support staff thrive in this environment.
Cross-Industry Talent Pool
Our network spans legal, financial services, technology, and private equity. The strongest EAs often come from outside law, bringing commercial edge and fresh perspective.
Real-World Assessment
Candidates are evaluated using custom-built scenarios designed to replicate the pace, pressure, and complexity of a top-tier law firm. Not just interviews. Proof of capability.
From Global to Boutique
We partner with Am Law 100 and Magic Circle firms through to specialist boutiques. The brief is always bespoke, the process always the same standard.
Executive Assistants
High-calibre EAs who go beyond admin. Strategic, proactive professionals who anticipate needs, manage stakeholders, and keep complex practices running seamlessly.
EAs to Rainmakers
Specialist EAs matched to high-revenue partners. Professionals with the commercial acumen, emotional intelligence, and client-facing skills to operate as a true quarterback.
Chiefs of Staff
Typically supporting the Executive Committee on coordination, logistics, and follow-through. Increasingly, firms are placing standalone CoS with partners leading large practice groups.
Speak with one of our specialists
Our team will scope the brief, map the market, headhunt the right candidates, and manage the process from first conversation through to offer and onboarding.
Current Opportunities
Live vacancies
Law Firm
Executive Assistant
EA Search is retained on a search for a Senior Executive Assistant to support the Managing Partner of a leading Am Law 50 firm in New York. This is a...
New York, US
$120,000 - $145,000
Magic Circle
EA to Head of Corporate / M&A
EA Search is retained on a search for an experienced EA to support the Head of Corporate at a Magic Circle firm in London. The successful candidate will...
London, UK
£65,000 - £80,000
Am Law 100
Chief of Staff
EA Search is retained on a Chief of Staff search for a top Am Law 100 firm in Washington D.C. This is a strategic role supporting the Executive Commi...
Washington D.C., US
$180,000 - $220,000
Boutique Litigation
Senior Personal Assistant
EA Search is retained on a Senior PA search supporting a team of litigation partners at a specialist boutique firm in Chicago. This is a fast-paced...
Chicago, US
$95,000 - $110,000
Am Law 25
EA to Private Equity Chair
EA Search is retained on an Executive Assistant search within the Private Equity practice of a leading Am Law 25 firm. The successful candidate will...
New York, US
$140,000 - $165,000
Silver Circle
Legal Secretary
EA Search is retained on a Legal Secretary search for the Banking & Finance team at a Silver Circle firm in London. This role requires strong techni...
London, UK
£45,000 - £55,000
Insights
Featured posts
Why the Best Partners Have a Quarterback Behind Them
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From Typist to Quarterback: The Evolution of Law Firm Support
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What Magic Circle Firms Look for in a Senior EA
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Cross-Industry Hiring: Why the Best EAs Come From Outside Law
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The Hidden Cost of Getting EA Recruitment Wrong
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