About us
Recruiting the way neighbors do it.
Our story
Northside Recruiting takes its name from the part of Chicago we call home. The firm was founded on a simple observation: the best hires have always happened through people who know the work — the colleague who vouches for you, the recruiter who actually understands the role. We set out to work that way on purpose.
We opened in 2025 with a focused goal: help employers connect with high-quality talent, and give candidates a hiring process that respects their time. We started small and intend to stay that way, partnering closely with a handful of clients at a time rather than chasing volume.
Today we place attorneys and legal professionals across the country, from lateral associates and counsel to partners and in-house teams, for firms and companies that treat hiring as seriously as we do.
Values
How we work.
Four commitments that shape every search we run.
Tell the truth early
Candidates hear honest feedback, employers hear honest assessments — even when it costs us a placement.
Know the market
We work the market in depth: roles, salary bands, and which companies people actually stay at — wherever the search takes us.
Small list, full attention
We cap how many searches we run at once so every client and candidate gets senior-level attention.
Matches that last
A placement only counts if it sticks. We optimize for the second anniversary, not the signing bonus.
Sound like people you’d want in your corner?