Contract Attorneys

CLS Legal Staffing provides contract, project, temporary, and temp-to-perm attorneys to law firms and corporate legal departments. We have a comprehensive database of over 45,000 legal professionals, which allows us to identify the best-qualified candidates to meet your needs.

Our clients range from premier law firms and Fortune 500 law departments to mid-sized, small and boutique law firms and privately-held companies, all of which demand the superior quality offered by Chicago Legal Search. Many of our clients have worked with us for a number of years, and were often our former candidates.

When should a company or law firm hire a contract/temporary attorney?

  • Trial preparation, including taking depositions, attending hearings and responding to discovery
  • Public offering or private placement, due diligence or regulatory compliance
  • Contract review
  • Compliance
  • Legal research and writing

Temporary attorneys can be utilized for the length of time necessary to complete your particular project, whether it is for two weeks or two years. Utilizing a contract lawyer is often the most productive and cost-effective way to fill your temporary needs. For over twenty years, Chicago Legal Search has prided itself on recruiting and placing only the best legal professionals. This has earned us a reputation of excellence. With its finger on the pulse of Chicago’s legal community, Chicago Legal Search is well-positioned to help you with your temporary attorney needs.

Assisting Law Firms & Corporations in Their Search for Exceptional Legal Staff

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  • “CLS Legal Staffing and Rodney Abstone provided professional, cooperative and efficient service to us in the staffing for a corporate position. Working with them in this effort was one of the most straightforward and trouble-free experiences I’ve had working with a recruiter, and I have no reservations in recommending them.”

    Jacob Chaney, PHR

    Human Resources Administrator

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