Your next legal chapter starts here
At Distinct, we’re a people-first talent firm bringing our expertise to the U.S. East Coast since 2021.
Our legal recruiters aren’t just headhunters – we’re market specialists building lasting partnerships with attorneys and law firms across Massachusetts, Washington D.C., New York, New Jersey, Florida and Pennsylvania.
Meet our legal recruiters
Joel Stevenson
- Texas
Sebastian Hannelly
- New York
Harry Hartnell
- Pennsylvania
Sean Coyle
- New Jersey
Zach Gundry
- Texas
How we work with you
It all starts with a conversation – completely confidential and pressure-free. We’ll discuss your current situation and reasons for seeking a new opportunity. This includes your experience, skills, and long-term career goals.
Resume advice and outreach
Next, we'll review your resume and discuss potential openings at our partner firms; detailing their billable hours, culture, flexibility and benefits package. With your approval, we'll then forward your resume to those firms.
The interview stage
We'll advise you on pre-interview research to help you prepare. You'll also receive key information about the firm, your interviewers and the process. After the interviews, we'll share any feedback we receive.
Offer management
Based on the information you've provided and are happy for us to share, we'll reiterate your needs with the firm to ensure their offer aligns accordingly. We will never pressure you to accept a role that isn't a good fit.
After placement care
We'll stay in touch to ensure all is going smoothly. Once you start your new role, we'll schedule catch-up calls with you from your first week, up to your first few months to see how you're settling in.
We specialize in the following legal practice areas:
- Bankruptcy
- Corporate
- ERISA / Executive Compensation
- Family Law
- Immigration
- Insurance
- Intellectual Property
- Labor & Employment
- Litigation
- Real Estate
- Tax
- Trust & Estates
Benefits of working with Distinct
Whether you’re seeking greater flexibility, a higher salary or a fresh challenge, we’ll find the ideal opportunity to support your goals.
For associates aiming to advance, we identify roles with diverse experiences; for senior attorneys with high billable targets, we offer lucrative alternatives to the traditional partner track. Throughout the process, we help craft compelling narratives and provide guidance at each step. And rest assured, we’ll only share your resume with firms actively hiring and of genuine interest to you.