Business Details
33 Years
experience
Legal Recruitment Services in London
JM Legal stands as a premier legal recruitment consultancy with nearly three decades of dedicated service to the legal sector. Our expertise lies in connecting leading law firms with exceptional secretarial and business support professionals, ranging from boutique practices to Magic Circle institutions. We pride ourselves on maintaining long-standing relationships with both candidates and clients, ensuring our approach balances modern technological advancements with time-tested recruitment methodologies.Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our ability to provide comprehensive recruitment solutions tailored to the evolving needs of the legal industry. With a team of experienced consultants, we offer personalized support throughout the recruitment lifecycle, from CV preparation to post-placement follow-up. Our reputation as market leaders is built on a foundation of integrity, professionalism, and an unwavering focus on delivering successful outcomes for all stakeholders involved.
Services
Legal Recruitment
Executive Assistant Placement
Compliance Roles
Remote Working Solutions
Human Resources Recruitment
Paralegal Recruitment
Intellectual Property Recruitment
Candidate Training
CV Writing Services
Interview Preparation
Details
- Year established: 1993
Highlights and features
- 30 years' experience in legal sector recruitment
- Established relationships with Magic Circle and boutique firms
- Personalised candidate support from expert consultants
- Proven track record of successful placements
- Comprehensive post-placement follow-up services
What people say
Personalised support
Successful placements
Excellent communication
Career development
Post-placement follow-up
Services
Legal Recruitment
Specialist recruitment service connecting law firms with qualified secretarial and business support professionals. Our consultants possess in-depth knowledge of legal sector requirements, ensuring precise candidate matching for both temporary and permanent roles. We maintain relationships with leading Magic Circle firms and boutique practices.
Executive Assistant Placement
Targeted recruitment solution for executive assistant and personal assistant roles within law firms. We identify candidates with appropriate experience supporting senior legal professionals, focusing on organisational skills, discretion, and legal documentation expertise.
Compliance Recruitment
Specialist compliance recruitment service for legal sector roles requiring regulatory knowledge. We source professionals with expertise in legal compliance frameworks, risk management, and regulatory reporting requirements for law firm placements.
Candidate Development
Comprehensive candidate support including CV optimisation, interview preparation, and career guidance. Our consultants provide market insights and tailored advice to enhance employability within the legal sector.
Remote Working Solutions
Recruitment service for remote legal support roles, connecting firms with professionals capable of delivering high-quality services in virtual environments while maintaining data security and communication standards.
People
James Moorhouse
Managing Director
James Moorhouse leads JM Legal with over 30 years' experience in legal recruitment, specialising in strategic staffing solutions for law firms across the UK.
Vince Ellam
Recruitment Director
Vince Ellam directs recruitment operations with specialist knowledge of legal market trends, focusing on executive-level placements and long-term candidate development strategies.
Lee Laming
Recruitment Consultant
Lee Laming provides dedicated recruitment support with particular expertise in secretarial placements, maintaining strong relationships with both candidates and law firm clients.
David Stoddart
Recruitment Consultant
David Stoddart specialises in legal support recruitment, known for attentive candidate care and successful placements across various legal disciplines.
Sian Taylor
Recruitment Consultant
Sian Taylor offers personalised recruitment services, demonstrating exceptional candidate support and achieving successful placements through thorough understanding of individual career aspirations.
Questions
What legal recruitment specialisms do you cover?
We specialise in secretarial, business support, compliance, intellectual property, HR, paralegal, and executive assistant roles across law firms.
How do you support candidates during job searches?
We provide CV writing advice, interview coaching, market insights, and continuous support throughout the recruitment process and probationary periods.
What types of law firms do you work with?
We partner with Magic Circle firms, international practices, and boutique law firms across Central London and the UK.
Are your services free for candidates?
Yes, our recruitment services including job placement assistance and career advice are completely free for all candidates.
How do you ensure successful candidate placements?
We combine modern technology with traditional recruitment methods, focusing on cultural fit and skill alignment for lasting placements.
Reviews (7)
Nicola Tunstead
Apr 18, 2022
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This Agency has a family-feel about it; if you want "down-to-earth", look no further! I felt well looked after whilst working with JM Legal as regards job-seeking and temping (Lee was my point of contact and is an absolute diamond)! He provided constant communication throughout the whole process and the lovely Sian put in a lot of effort and time preparing me for any interviews I had! 5* for this team all day long!
Tracey Kidd
Apr 05, 2022
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I would highly recommend JM legal and Lee as he has secured jobs for me over the last 30 years. The recent one being January this year where I am very happy. Having known Lee for many years he knows exactly what my requirements are and I know I am in safe hands. He is professional and very approachable. JM Legal should be at the top of anyone's list when looking for a new role!
Clare Silvester
Mar 06, 2022
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I highly recommend using JM Legal. They have placed me in various roles over the past 20 years and always been extremely helpful and professional. Lee in particular has always worked tirelessly on my behalf and will always do whatever he can to assist. Vince has also been extremely helpful. If you are a legal secretary and looking for a new role, I would definitely recommend using JM Legal.
Jodie Mainwaring
May 19, 2020
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JM Legal are the only recruitment agency I would ever trust and they are fantastic! David is an absolute pleasure to work with, he is very professional, super helpful, friendly and approachable. It's meant to be a stressful process finding a new role but David makes it incredibly easy, entertaining and reassuring.
Sydney King
Feb 13, 2019
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Had a brilliant experience using JM Legal for my job search. David Stoddard was brilliant! Would recommend to anyone. Very helpful, he found the job role and environment that's perfect for me. It's very stressful trying to find a new role but with Davids help, it was a breeze! I cant thank you enough! Overall - **Excellent Consultant!**
I. Joseph
Jan 24, 2019
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Lee at J M Legal was my consultant who helped me find my new role in such a short space of time which was brilliant! He was very supportive, and helped me through my interviews, always providing me with feedback. I was signed up with so many different agencies but Lee at J M Legal was the only one that really got me interviews, and always showed willingness to help. I was recommended by so many friends to go to him, and he didn't disappoint. Contacting J M Legal to help me find a job was definitely the right choice!
Liv Zekai
Dec 13, 2018
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Sian Taylor went above and beyond in helping me secure my new role. She was friendly, professional, efficient and supported me throughout the whole process even giving up her free time researching things for me and letting me call her out of hours. She worked so incredibly hard to help me find a new job and prepared me extremely well for every interview I went on. When I struggled with rejection from jobs not wanting me she picked me up again and supported me when I was starting to lose faith with securing a new role. She was just AMAZING, absolutely 100% recommend
