Vine Attorney Search is a boutique recruiting firm specializing in placing top attorneys at California’s leading law firms. With nearly two decades of experience, we bring deep market knowledge, strong industry relationships, and a proven track record of successful placements. Our approach is personal, strategic, and built on long-standing trust, with every search designed to make smart, lasting matches that align with both career goals and firm needs.
With two decades of experience, Vine Attorney Search has built a strong reputation for making successful, lasting placements by focusing on relationships, deep market knowledge, and a personalized approach to every search.
From first call to final offer, our tailored approach ensures a smooth, strategic experience at every step.
We go beyond placements—supporting both firms and attorneys in building lasting, successful careers and teams.
Our deep understanding of California’s legal landscape helps us connect the right attorneys with the right firms—every time.
We take the time to understand your goals, preferences, and what truly matters to you. Every search is thoughtfully tailored to align with your vision and managed with the utmost discretion and transparency.
We take the burden off your shoulders by managing every step of the search process. From first outreach to final offer, we stay closely engaged with candidates to ensure a smooth, efficient, and successful hire.
"Alicia did an amazing job being creative and proactive in cultivating job opportunities for me, ultimately leading to my new role. I would recommend her to anyone looking to grow their legal career."
Why Associates Are Quietly Leaving AmLaw Firms in California Even in a slightly cooler lateral market, AmLaw firms across California continue to lose associates, particularly from the classes of 2021 and 2022, at a rapid pace. Across litigation, corporate, IP, and employment practices, the same story is playing out: capable, motivated associates are quietly making… Continue reading Top 5 Reasons Associates Quietly Leave AmLaw Firms
Alicia Vargas, founder of Vine Attorney Search, was recently featured on the Chambers Student Podcast to discuss how attorneys can navigate life at a law firm following a merger. In this episode, Alicia shares insights into how firm culture, attorney experience, and candidate priorities can shift during post-merger transitions. Drawing from nearly two decades of… Continue reading Navigating Life at a Law Firm Post-Merger: Alicia Vargas Featured on Chambers Student Podcast
As we settle into Q2, the Q1 2025 AmLaw 200 Lateral Hiring Report offers some telling insights into the current state of the legal market. For California-based attorneys, the numbers confirm what many of us have sensed—firms are becoming more strategic, particularly when it comes to associate hiring, while continuing to invest in senior-level talent.… Continue reading What Q1 2025 Lateral Trends Mean for You
