Attorney Placement
Associates, partners, and specialized litigators in commercial, construction, personal injury, employment, insurance, and other high-demand practice areas.
HunterLex began in 2021 as SalesBountyHunter.
John did not set out to become a recruiter. In fact, after working in another career, he did not have a high opinion of most recruiters. Too often, they simply forwarded resumes without taking the time to understand what the hiring manager actually needed.
That changed after John helped a friend's accounting firm make a critical hire during tax season. As strong candidates remained from that search, he began connecting with other businesses. One firm with an administrative opening revealed what they needed was an attorney. The search was successful, and more opportunities followed.
It became clear that recruiting was in our zone of genius. Within six months, recruiting accounted for the majority of our business, so we narrowed the company's focus.
Today, after five years and 90 placements, including 13 attorneys and 20 legal support roles, HunterLex specializes in litigation attorneys and legal support staff. The focus on litigation came directly from client demand and a track record of finding people with the right skills and work ethic.
Our values are Extreme Ownership, Empathetic Candor, and Relentless Responsiveness.
2021Founded
90Placements
22Firms served
4.9★34 Google reviews
Meet the founder
John Brandes
John Brandes has spent 20 years recruiting, the past five specializing in litigation attorney and legal support placements, completing more than 90 successful searches across 22 clients.
Drawing on his sales background, he builds lasting relationships with firms and takes the time to understand their culture and specific team goals. His tenacious approach means he keeps searching until he finds the right people.
Why most law firms struggle to hire
Most law firms struggle to hire for a simple reason: being a great attorney does not automatically make you a great recruiter. Firms are usually hiring because they are already buried in work, so they do not have the time to conduct a thorough search.
Instead, they quickly become overwhelmed by unqualified applicants. For associate roles, that can mean receiving applications from candidates who have not passed the bar or, in some cases, have not even graduated from law school.
The result is often guesswork, rushed decisions, and repeated bad hires.
“We do what any busy firm owner would do if they had unlimited time: we find the right people instead of waiting for them to apply.”
HunterLex exists to remove that friction. We cut through the noise of unqualified candidates, present opportunities only to attorneys who can actually do the work in the specific practice area needed, and focus on cultural and work-ethic alignment. Years of relationship-building mean we often already know strong candidates before a firm calls.
One recent example: a firm lost three attorneys in a schism. We filled two of those roles quickly and later placed the third after another recruiter's candidate did not work out.
Who we place
Litigation & legal recruiting for growing firms
Legal Support Staff
Paralegals, legal assistants, and office managers who keep litigation teams productive and cases moving.
Florida Focus, Nationwide Reach
Most of our placements are in Florida. When your firm needs specialized talent beyond the state, we recruit nationwide.
Practice areas
Litigation attorneys we place
HunterLex recruits and places litigation attorneys across a wide range of practice areas. Most of our work is in Florida, and we recruit nationwide when a firm needs our help.
The process
Tell us what you need →
No algorithm decides who is worth your time
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Tell us exactly what you need.
We talk to you directly. No algorithm decides who is worth your time. We start with a detailed conversation to better understand your needs and goals for this position.
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We bring you vetted candidates within weeks.
We contact potential candidates and ensure they meet the firm’s criteria. The best litigator for your firm may not be reading job ads.
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You hire with confidence.
Every placement carries a 90 day guarantee. If the candidate does not work out on performance, skills or cultural fit, we run a full replacement search at no additional fee.