Arizona - Phoenix

Law firms in Phoenix and Tucson, Arizona, reflect the vibrancy of their surrounding communities. The legal market is characterized by an openness to talented outsiders and an extraordinary potential for continuing growth and prosperity over the next decades. We work with large and mid-sized firms in Phoenix primarily and have been privileged to help several of them continue their growth, while other firms around the country have been struggling.

Unlike in many other areas, Arizona law firms do not consider whether your family has long been in Arizona as a qualification for employment. The chief consideration firms tend to make is whether you have the talent to help them do their work.


Salaries in Arizona are lower than on the West Coast, which is a major reason why the firms in Arizona have not suffered the same economic upset as many West Coast firms in the past few years. While a position here may be more secure, moving to Arizona from one of the major firms in the coastal markets will mean a pay cut of between 20 and 40 percent. However, in the long term, prospects in Arizona are excellent. Housing prices are reasonable, taxes are lower, and partner profits are extremely respectable. A relocation to Arizona is not a step into the slow lane.

Tucson is, in many ways, a sub-market of Phoenix, Arizona's major metropolis. When a position becomes available in Tucson, it is typically the result of a satellite office of a Phoenix-based firm in need of assistance. For this reason, candidates looking only in Tucson should be aware that the search is likely to take longer than a Phoenix search. New positions in Tucson appear sporadically from month to month. A scattershot approach to a market like this is suicide in most cases.

Candidates with the best success rates in Arizona have shown a commitment to the state's legal community. What this means as a practical matter is that candidates already in Phoenix or Tucson are generally preferred. For out-of-state candidates seeking positions in Arizona, a single statistic may help demonstrate the importance of considering early sign-up for the Arizona bar exam, which every attorney moving to Arizona must take. In the past two years, we have placed 100% of accepted candidates who approached us after having signed up for the Arizona bar exam before having begun a job search in Arizona. In contrast, when candidates have only decided to consider positions in Arizona, but have not signed up for the bar exam, the percentage of placed candidates has been substantially lower. Arizona will often not consider candidates who are shopping around. Risk-hiring someone fleeing from an unsatisfactory position in California is infrequent with Arizona law firms. There are plenty of good reasons to move to Arizona, but these firms are not likely to try to champion any one of them. Attorneys seeking a move to the sunny Southwest who can stand the dry summer heat have no reason not to consider a move to the Grand Canyon state. There are numerous positions now available. The best course of action, if you are not already admitted to the bar in Arizona, is to separate yourself from those who appear to be capricious by signing up for the next bar examination.

Phoenix has seen significant and continuing activity in insurance litigation, particularly bad faith litigation against insurance companies. This is a burgeoning area of practice, and firms forecast further growth. In addition, because of the building boom in Arizona and the environmental and regulatory concerns that are entailed, there is significant growth in positions related to real estate. Other litigation positions have been consistently available for skilled attorneys, including intellectual property litigation for senior attorneys with no portable business and commercial litigation positions at all levels. Arizona's markets, particularly Phoenix's, continue to expand.


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No legal recruiter in the United States has placed more attorneys at top law firms across every practice area than Harrison Barnes. His unmatched expertise, industry connections, and proven placement strategies have made him the most influential legal career advisor for attorneys seeking success in Big Law, elite boutiques, mid-sized firms, small firms, firms in the largest and smallest markets, and in over 350 separate practice areas.

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Most legal recruiters focus only on placing attorneys in large markets or specific practice areas, but Harrison places attorneys at all levels, in all practice areas, and in all locations-from the most prestigious firms in New York, Los Angeles, and Washington, D.C., to small and mid-sized firms in rural markets. Every week, he successfully places attorneys not only in high-demand practice areas like corporate and litigation but also in niche and less commonly recruited areas such as:

• Immigration Law
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• And many more...

This breadth of placements is unheard of in the legal recruiting industry and is a testament to his extraordinary ability to connect attorneys with the right firms, regardless of market size or practice area.

Proven Success at All Levels

With over 25 years of experience, Harrison has successfully placed attorneys at over 1,000 law firms, including:

• Top Am Law 100 firms such including Sullivan and Cromwell, and almost every AmLaw 100 and AmLaw 200 law firm.
• Elite boutique firms with specialized practices
• Mid-sized firms looking to expand their practice areas
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He has also placed hundreds of law firm partners and has worked on firm and practice area mergers, helping law firms strategically grow their teams.

Unmatched Commitment to Attorney Success - The Story of BCG Attorney Search

Harrison Barnes is not just the most effective legal recruiter in the country, he is also the founder of BCG Attorney Search, a recruiting powerhouse that has helped thousands of attorneys transform their careers. His vision for BCG goes beyond just job placement; it is built on a mission to provide attorneys with opportunities they would never have access to otherwise. Unlike traditional recruiting firms, BCG Attorney Search operates as a career partner, not just a placement service. The firm's unparalleled resources, including a team of over 150 employees, enable it to offer customized job searches, direct outreach to firms, and market intelligence that no other legal recruiting service provides. Attorneys working with Harrison and BCG gain access to hidden opportunities, real-time insights on firm hiring trends, and guidance from a team that truly understands the legal market. You can read more about how BCG Attorney Search revolutionizes legal recruiting here: The Story of BCG Attorney Search and What We Do for You.

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Harrison's legal career insights are the most widely followed in the profession.

• His articles on BCG Search alone are read by over 150,000 attorneys per month, making his guidance the most sought-after in the legal field. Read his latest insights here.
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With an unmatched track record of success, a vast team of over 150 dedicated employees, and a reach into every market and practice area, Harrison Barnes is the recruiter who makes career transformations happen and has the talent and resources behind him to make this happen.

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Unlike most recruiters who work with only a narrow subset of attorneys, Harrison Barnes works with lawyers at all stages of their careers, from junior associates to senior partners, in every practice area imaginable. His placements are not limited to only those with "elite" credentials-he has helped thousands of attorneys, including those who thought it was impossible to move firms, find their next great opportunity.

Harrison's work is backed by a team of over 150 professionals who work around the clock to uncover hidden job opportunities at law firms across the country. His team:

• Finds and creates job openings that aren't publicly listed, giving attorneys access to exclusive opportunities.
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Harrison believes that every attorney-no matter their background, law school, or previous experience-has the potential to find success in the right law firm environment. Many attorneys come to him feeling stuck in their careers, underpaid, or unsure of their next steps. Through his unique ability to identify the right opportunities, he helps attorneys transform their careers in ways they never thought possible.

He has worked with:

• Attorneys making below-market salaries who went on to double or triple their earnings at new firms.
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For attorneys who think their options are limited, Harrison Barnes has proven time and time again that opportunities exist-often in places they never expected.

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About BCG Attorney Search

BCG Attorney Search matches attorneys and law firms with unparalleled expertise and drive, while achieving results. Known globally for its success in locating and placing attorneys in law firms of all sizes, BCG Attorney Search has placed thousands of attorneys in law firms in thousands of different law firms around the country. Unlike other legal placement firms, BCG Attorney Search brings massive resources of over 150 employees to its placement efforts locating positions and opportunities its competitors simply cannot. Every legal recruiter at BCG Attorney Search is a former successful attorney who attended a top law school, worked in top law firms and brought massive drive and commitment to their work. BCG Attorney Search legal recruiters take your legal career seriously and understand attorneys. For more information, please visit www.BCGSearch.com.