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Elite Attorney Recruiting, California-Focused.

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.

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Proven Results, Trusted Expertise

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.

 

 

Consultative, Customized, Effective

From first call to final offer, our tailored approach ensures a smooth, strategic experience at every step.

Partnership Beyond the Placement

We go beyond placements—supporting both firms and attorneys in building lasting, successful careers and teams.

Unmatched Market Knowledge

Our deep understanding of California’s legal landscape helps us connect the right attorneys with the right firms—every time.

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lateral placement of associates and partners with:

AmLaw 100 & 200 Firms

National Firms

Regional Firms

Boutique Firms

Your Next Career Move, Handled with Care

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.

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Matching Top Talent with Outstanding Legal Teams

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.

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Testimonials

Kind Words From Our Candidates

"I was ready to make a lateral move, but had a clear vision of what I wanted in my next firm. Alicia’s deep industry insight helped me find a firm that truly aligned with my values and culture."

Associate AmLaw 100 Firm Los Angeles

"Alicia crafted a tailored search based on my goals and preferences. She proactively reached out to firms that aligned with what I was looking for and ultimately connected me with a firm that wasn’t actively hiring but saw the value in my background and experience, and brought me on board."

Associate Regional Firm Los Angeles

"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."

Associate AmLaw 100 Firm San Francisco

"I highly recommend Alicia. I was considering a lateral move under very specific circumstances, and she quickly identified an opportunity that was an even better fit than I imagined. She was friendly, responsive, and transparent throughout the entire process."

Associate Boutique Firm San Diego

 "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."

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Navigating Life at a Law Firm Post-Merger: Alicia Vargas Featured on Chambers Student Podcast
April 22, 2025

Navigating Life at a Law Firm Post-Merger: Alicia Vargas Featured on Chambers Student Podcast

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

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What Q1 2025 Lateral Trends Mean for You
April 22, 2025

What Q1 2025 Lateral Trends Mean for You

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

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How to Avoid Layoffs and Stay Marketable With The Legal Market Flux
April 12, 2023

How to Avoid Layoffs and Stay Marketable With The Legal Market Flux

As uncertainty clouds the legal industry, many attorneys and law firms are feeling the pressure. With fluxes in the landscape of work, it can feel like a daunting task for those who are trying to stay marketable and prevent layoffs. While news reports focus on large-scale firings from major companies, there’s plenty that lawyers can… Continue reading How to Avoid Layoffs and Stay Marketable With The Legal Market Flux

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Vine Attorney Search is a California-based legal recruiting firm known for personalized service, deep market insight, and lasting placements.

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