Recruitment

EJR specialises solely in recruitment for
barristers’ chambers and law firms,
providing a focused and in-depth
understanding of the legal market.

BAR RECRUITMENT

Connecting chambers with barristers at all levels; from Junior Counsel through to Silks, across the full range of practice areas.

With experience in placing practitioners across a wide variety of specialisms, we are committed to identifying and introducing exceptional individuals to sets where their expertise, values, and career ambitions are closely aligned, ensuring meaningful and lasting appointments at the Bar.

In 2025, Elliott placed more barristers than any other recruiter, reflecting a consistent track record of delivery, deep market insight, and trusted relationships across Chambers.

We offer a recruitment service for:

Commercial

Tax

Shipping

Construction

Employment

Family

Civil

Crime & Extradition

Property

Housing

Planning

Public Law

Competition

Asset Recovery

Banking & Finance

Personal Injury

Professional Negligence

Education and Welfare

CHAMBERS RECRUITMENT

With practical experience gained inside Chambers and a clear insight into how the legal sector operates, we approach recruitment with care, accuracy, and purpose.

Rather than simply filling roles, we concentrate on understanding the needs of both clients and candidates to create genuine, lasting matches.
Our emphasis is on cultivating trusted relationships that add value over time and contribute to continued progress and achievement within the legal profession.

Barristers’ Clerks

Fees Clerks

Personal & Executive Assistants

Receptionist and front of house

Marketing professionals

Practice Managers

HR & Compliance specialists

Finance and Operations professionals

IT Support professionals

CEOs, Directors and Senior Leadership roles

Business Development Professionals

Chambers Administrators

LAW FIRM RECRUITMENT

We specialise in placing lawyers at every stage of their careers, from newly qualified to partner level.

Beyond recruitment, we work closely with firms to develop sustainable hiring strategies and provide insight into attracting and retaining top legal talent in an increasingly competitive market.

Our approach is always honest, strategic, and focused on long-term success.

We take the time to get to know our candidates, offering guidance and support as they navigate their legal careers. Working across the UK and internationally, we collaborate with a diverse range of law firms across all practice areas.

Magic Circle Firms

Silver Circle Firms

US Law Firms

International Law Firms

City Law Firms

West End Law Firms

SECONDMENTS

Meet the Demands of Contentious Legal Work.

Contentious legal work often comes with surges in demand that challenge private practice teams.

These pressures can affect work quality, client satisfaction, and staff retention. However, while traditional contractors or temporary hires may offer some relief, finding the right lawyer, at the right level, quickly enough remains a persistent challenge.

We offer unmatched and immediate access to the Bar, leveraging an exclusive network of over 600 barristers available for secondment to ensure you can deliver the high-calibre legal support your contentious team needs.