Legal Staffing Experts
Connecting law firms and in-house departments with top legal talent since 1969.
JOHNLEONARD began with a clear focus: direct-hire legal staffing. More than five decades later, we’re proud to be one of the longest-operating, Boston-based legal staffing agencies and a trusted partner to law firms and legal departments across the country.
While we have expanded our services and reach, one thing hasn’t changed: legal placement is at the core of who we are. It’s where we started, and it continues to shape how we approach every search, with care, precision, and a deep understanding of the legal industry.
Today, we partner with organizations of all sizes, from solo practitioners to global firms and in-house legal teams, to deliver thoughtful, effective hiring solutions. Recognized as the top legal recruiting firm, we provide:
Temporary Legal Staffing | Direct Hire Legal Placement | Temp-to-Hire Solutions | Legal Payroll Services | Outplacement Support
Legal Staffing Team
Backed by over 130 years of combined legal staffing and recruiting experience, our team understands the nuances of Boston’s legal market. From solo practitioners to global firms, legal services to in-house legal departments, we deliver strategic talent solutions grounded in long-standing relationships, industry expertise, and a commitment to exceptional outcomes.
Linda J. Poldoian
Rob Harvie
Jennifer Kuchy
Elyse Gonsalves
Legal Staffing Capabilities
Our legal placement capabilities are designed to support organizations of every size, from solo practitioners to firms with thousands of employees. We partner with law firms, legal services organizations, and in-house legal departments nationwide, delivering talent at every level, from entry-level legal assistants to senior-level partners.
Job Titles
Attorneys (Jr Associate – Sr Partner)
Executive Assistants
Finance/Accounting
Human Resources
Information Technology
Law Clerks
Legal Assistants
Managers
Marketing
Of Counsel
Operations/Facilities
Paralegals
Patent Agents
Technical Specialists
Temporary, T-DH & Contract Attorneys
Practice Areas
Banking & Finance
Bankruptcy & Restructuring
Corporate & Business Law
Environmental & Energy
Family Law
Insurance
Intellectual Property
Labor & Employment
Litigation & Dispute Resolution
Medical Malpractice & Personal Injury
Nonprofit & Public Interest
Real Estate
Tax Law
Technology & Privacy
Trusts & Estates
Nationwide Services
We deliver nationwide legal placement solutions, connecting law firms and in-house legal departments with top talent across the country. Backed by deep industry expertise and a strong network, we provide strategic hiring support wherever you need it.
