Business Details
29 Years
experience
Trusted Legal Staffing Solutions in the Carolinas
At Carolina Legal Staffing, our ability to understand and deliver upon our clients' needs is unmatched. Founded in 1997, we specialize in permanent and temporary legal staffing solutions across North and South Carolina. Our principals bring decades of experience in diverse legal environments, enabling us to match qualified candidates with law firms and corporate legal departments of all sizes. We serve markets including Charlotte, Raleigh, Greenville, Columbia, and Charleston, providing tailored placement services for attorneys, paralegals, document reviewers, and legal support personnel. Our recruiters maintain deep relationships within the legal community, ensuring we connect clients with professionals whose skills align with their specific practice areas and organizational culture. With expertise in transactional, litigation, and specialized legal services, we help firms strengthen their capabilities to meet evolving industry demands.Our temporary staffing solutions offer flexibility for high-volume projects, while our temp-to-hire model allows clients to evaluate candidates before making long-term commitments. We rigorously vet all candidates through skill assessments, background checks, and reference verification to maintain the highest standards of quality. Law firms and corporate legal departmentsfrom sole practitioners to Fortune 500 companiesrely on our integrity and precision in placements, whether for short-term assignments or career-long positions. Our reputation is built on delivering value through placements that consistently meet both professional and organizational needs.
Services
Permanent Placement
Temporary Placement
Document Review Services
Legal Support Staffing
Temp-to-Hire Solutions
Details
- Year established: 1997
Highlights and features
- We have over 25 years of experience in legal staffing across major Carolinas markets.
- Our full-service placements include permanent, temporary, and temp-to-hire options.
- We specialize in matching candidates with niche practice area expertise.
- Our rigorous vetting process ensures candidates meet high professional standards.
- We serve law firms and corporate legal departments of all sizes, from startups to Fortune 500 companies.
Services
Permanent Placement
We specialize in permanent attorney and legal professional placements for law firms and corporate legal departments. Our recruiters leverage deep market knowledge to identify candidates whose expertise aligns with clients' practice areas and organizational culture. By understanding both the technical requirements and cultural fit, we ensure long-term success for both employers and professionals seeking career opportunities.
Temporary Placement
Our temporary staffing solutions address short-term needs from document review projects to litigation support. We provide vetted attorneys and paralegals who deliver immediate productivity with trained accuracy and strong work ethic. Clients benefit from flexible resourcing that scales with workload demands while maintaining cost efficiency through pay-per-assignment models.
Document Review Services
We supply specialized teams for complex document review projects including discovery requests and compliance audits. Our professionals handle coding, filing, and reconciliation of legal records with meticulous attention to detail. This service enables law firms to maintain focus on core litigation or transactional work while ensuring accurate handling of voluminous documentation.
Legal Support Staffing
We provide qualified legal secretaries, researchers, and support personnel for both temporary and permanent needs. Our candidates undergo rigorous skill assessments to ensure proficiency in legal documentation and office operations. This service helps law firms maintain efficient day-to-day operations through reliable administrative support.
Temp-to-Hire Solutions
Our temp-to-hire model allows clients to evaluate candidates in real work environments before making permanent hiring decisions. We manage the transition process while both parties assess compatibility. This approach reduces hiring risks and ensures long-term satisfaction through practical working relationship testing.
People
John Lassiter
President
With over 25 years in legal staffing, John Lassiter leads Carolina Legal Staffing's strategic direction. His deep understanding of Carolinas' legal markets ensures effective talent-client matches.
Ben Lassiter
Director of Business Development & Operations
Ben Lassiter manages business growth and operational efficiency, leveraging his extensive experience in legal recruitment to expand service capabilities across the Carolinas.
Ashley Howerton Smith
Recruiting Director
Ashley Howerton Smith specializes in Charlotte market placements, connecting legal professionals with opportunities that match their expertise and career goals.
Barbara Fleming
Recruiting Director
Barbara Fleming focuses on Charlotte market needs, utilizing her network to identify top legal talent for both temporary and permanent positions.
Emily Egner
Recruiting Director
Emily Egner oversees Greenville, Columbia, and Charleston markets, ensuring clients receive qualified legal professionals tailored to regional practice demands.
Questions
What legal staffing services do you offer?
We provide permanent, temporary, and temp-to-hire placements for attorneys, paralegals, document reviewers, and legal support staff across North and South Carolina.
How do you match candidates with law firms?
Our recruiters use deep market knowledge and rigorous vetting to align candidates' legal expertise with clients' practice areas and organizational culture.
Which areas do you serve?
We operate in major Carolinas markets including Charlotte, Raleigh, Greenville, Columbia, and Charleston.
What temporary legal projects do you handle?
We staff document review projects, litigation support assignments, and other short-term needs requiring specialized legal expertise.
Do you offer temp-to-hire options?
Yes, our temp-to-hire model allows law firms to evaluate candidates in real work environments before making permanent hiring decisions.
