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Digby Group; Remote; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A boutique legal search firm is seeking a part-time Legal Researcher to support candidate delivery. This role involves conducting structured research, building candidate shortlists, and engaging with legal talent across various platforms. Candidates should have strong research skills and a keen interest in the legal sector. This flexible role offers remote-first work, autonomy, and the potential to grow into a consultant role over time.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Exposure to high-level legal recruitment

Training and development in legal research

Qualifications

• Strong research and analytical ability.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct structured research to identify lawyers.
• Build and maintain candidate longlists and shortlists.
• Use LinkedIn Recruiter and job boards to source talent.

Skills

Research and analytical ability

Attention to detail

Written communication skills

Ability to work independently

Interest in the legal sector

Job description

About Us

Digby Group is a boutique legal search firm specialising in placing high‑calibre solicitors, senior associates and partners into top‑tier law firms across the UK and International. We operate in a high‑trust, high‑performance environment and are now seeking a part‑time Legal Researcher to support candidate delivery across multiple mandates.

The Role

This is a research‑driven role focused on identifying, mapping, and engaging legal talent for active recruitment projects. You will support the full delivery process by building candidate shortlists, conducting initial outreach, and maintaining structured data within our CRM.

The ideal candidate is detail‑oriented, process‑driven, and comfortable working autonomously in a fast‑moving environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct structured research to identify lawyers within specific practice areas and locations
• Build and maintain candidate longlists and shortlists for live mandates
• Use LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, internal databases, and legal directories to source talent
• Write and send outreach messages to prospective candidates
• Screen CVs and assess suitability against role specifications
• Update CRM systems and track all research activity
• Prepare candidate briefing notes and summaries
• Support market mapping projects and competitive landscape research
• Collaborate directly with the Managing Director on delivery priorities

What We’re Looking For

• Strong research and analytical ability
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and manage priorities
• Interest in the legal sector or recruitment (experience not required, legal knowledge big advantage)
• Comfortable working remotely and meeting deadlines
• Motivated, proactive, and eager to learn

What We Offer

• Flexible part‑time working hours
• Remote‑first role with autonomy and trust
• Exposure to high‑level legal recruitment and search processes
• Training and development in legal research and talent sourcing
• Opportunity to grow into a full delivery or consultant role over time