Executive Legal Search Consultants
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The MARA Group: Executive Legal Search Consultants

The MARA Search Group is a legal search firm that focuses on the permanent placement of attorneys and compliance professionals at all levels. Our clients consist of international and boutique law firms as well as start up and large companies and our geographic reach extends throughout the United States and abroad. We are committed to a strong relationship-driven approach that provides an exceptional level of service to every client and candidate that engages us.  

“At every step, Ralph was engaged, patient and cooperative. He offered meaningful suggestions and proposed alternate strategies in order to maintain the momentum of the search.”

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Trey Blalock

General Counsel, Healthcare company,

“The amount of time, energy and unbiased coaching and advice Tara dedicated toward my search was simply incomparable to any other recruiters I had previously spoken with and I knew I had found someone willing to work hard in my best interest.”

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Adam L

Bankruptcy and Restructuring Attorney, Banking and Finance Practice, International Law Firm

“As a former attorney, Marc has a deep understanding of the diverse practice areas and law firms and is able to assess which positions are appropriate options. He is always pleasant and charismatic, and consequently has a network of contacts that is unparalleled.”

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Melissa C.

Corporate Attorney

“My experience with Catherine has been overwhelmingly positive. She is a seasoned professional, and I recommend her without reservation.”

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Thomas C. Etter

Senior Vice President and General Counsel – Americas, Informa plc

“I found Ralph to be very knowledgeable, efficient and thorough. I would highly recommend using Ralph on any in-house search. You won’t be disappointed.”

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Irene Carlson

General Counsel, Media Company

“Marc has a strong knowledge of the legal business. Furthermore, he works hard to understand the culture of both his clients — by clients, I refer to both law firms and applicants — and makes good matches.”

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Paul Giangola

Formerly Recruitment Director at three AMLAW 100 Firms

“I would highly recommend using Ralph to identify top legal talent. His has his pulse on the market and won’t waste your time.”

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Mark Farber

IP Counsel

“Joe cares about his clients and it shows. He is frank, honest, and realistic – a rare combination of traits.”

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Cassandra Porter

Bankruptcy Counsel

“Tara attends to personal career needs in considering placement opportunities; it’s not just an exercise in finding a candidate to fill an available position.”

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Brian Geldert

Senior Vice President and Senior Counsel, International Bank

“Catherine is tireless in finding and vetting candidates. Her analysis is unusually thorough, as is her candor about all the aspects of a lawyer’s qualifications.”

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Stephan G. Bachelder

Managing Partner, Law Firm

“Ralph was patient, collaborative and strategic throughout the process. I’m very happy with the results and would highly recommend using him if you are interested in exploring other platforms for your practice.”

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Roxanne Elings

Trademark Partner