DMA Attorney Search

The Leaders in Attorney Search

For more than 25 years, DMA has brought exceptional attorneys together with firms and in-house teams where they can thrive. Our discreet, personalized search process ensures confidentiality from the first conversation to the signed offer.

25+years in attorney search
99%placement retention rate
Top 25US Attorney Recruiting Firm

Services for every stage of your career

Whether you’re a first-year associate or a partner with a book of business, we match you with roles that fit your practice and goals.

Associate Recruiting

Move to a firm with stronger training, better work or a better culture.

Partner Recruiting

Discreet lateral moves, with transition planning and portable-book analysis.

In-House Counsel

Roles on legal teams at growing companies, from first counsel to general counsel.

Law Firm Management

Hiring is only one part of running a strong firm. We also advise firm leaders on how to grow, keep and organize their legal talent.

Growth planning

We help leadership decide where to add attorneys, which practices to build, and how to sequence hires so growth stays sustainable.

Retention and succession

We look at why attorneys stay or leave, and help plan for partner transitions before they become urgent.

Market insight

We share what we see in the market on compensation, lateral movement and hiring trends, so decisions rest on current information.

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Off the Record

Our Consultants share what they’re seeing in the market:
Pay, Hiring Trends and How to plan your next move.

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About DMA Attorney Search

For more than 25 years, DMA Attorney Search has been connecting exceptional legal talent with law firms and in-house legal teams where they can thrive.

We believe the right placement is about more than matching a résumé to a job description. It’s about understanding people—their experience, ambitions, priorities, and what they’re looking for in the next chapter of their careers. We take the same thoughtful approach with our clients, getting to know their culture, needs, and long-term goals before making an introduction.

Our relationships are built on trust, discretion, and a deep understanding of the legal market. From the first conversation through the signed offer, we provide a confidential, highly personalized search experience designed to create lasting matches for both candidates and employers.

At DMA, we don’t simply fill positions. We connect the right people with the right opportunities—and build relationships that last well beyond the placement.

Our Mission

We want DMA to be:

A dependable partner for clients

The firms and legal departments we serve should be able to count on us as their hiring needs change.

A trusted adviser for attorneys

We offer guidance at every stage of a legal career, not only when someone is ready to make a move.

Our Values

The four principles that guide every search.

Integrity

We are honest with candidates and clients, even when the news isn’t what they hoped to hear, and we act in their best interests.

Quality

We return calls, know our market and give careful, informed advice.

Diversity

A team with varied backgrounds sees more talent and serves clients better. We work to build one and to help clients widen their searches.

Collaboration

We share what we learn with one another, because a team that works together finds better matches than recruiters working alone.

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Interested in joining DMA?

We are always glad to hear from talented recruiters and legal professionals. Get in touch to learn about current openings.

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