Is partnering with a retained legal search firm still a good idea for finding in-house talent? Despite the rise of recruiting automation, the wobbly stock market, inflation, and some lay offs, the answer continues to be a resounding yes. Experienced legal consultants offer expertise rarely found within a company's HR department—or even at traditional recruiting firms. They not only understand all the different legal functions within corporate legal departments, but they also understand and know the legal marketplace. And because they focus on legal searches only, they have a large network of legal talent at all levels.