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Digby Group; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A boutique legal search firm is seeking a part-time Legal Researcher to support candidate delivery across various mandates. In this remote-first role, you will engage in structured research to identify legal talent, maintain candidate lists, and manage outreach efforts. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a keen interest in the legal sector. This opportunity allows for flexible working hours and the chance to grow within the firm.

Benefits

Flexible part-time working hours

Remote-first role

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.
• Ability to work independently and manage priorities.
• Comfortable working remotely and meeting deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Conduct structured research to identify lawyers for recruitment.
• Build and maintain candidate longlists and shortlists.
• Source talent using LinkedIn, job boards, and directories.
• Screen CVs and assess suitability against role specifications.
• Update CRM systems and track research activity.
• Support market mapping and competitive landscape research.

Skills

Research and analytical ability

Attention to detail

Written communication skills

Independence and priority management

Interest in legal sector or recruitment

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