Office address: Suite 402, Level 4, 72 Pitt Street, Sydney, NSW 2000
Website: www.eliasrecruitment.com
Year established: 2000
Company type: staffing and recruiting
Employees: 8+
Expertise: legal search and selection, recruitment, sourcing, executive search, legal recruitment, headhunting, training, professional development, expert advice, HR, finance, IT, admin and support, anthropologist recruitment, private firms, indigenous rep bodies, corporate
Parent company: N/A
Key people: Jason Elias (CEO), Karolina Slaby (OM), Jackie Gallo (senior legal recruitment consultant), Sarah Skinner (senior LRC), Rachel Townes-Vigh Senior (LRC), Eva Wilson (senior RC), Karen Horovitz (marketing manager)
Financing status: N/A
Elias Recruitment is a legal recruitment firm with offices in Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Brisbane, Perth, New Zealand, and Indonesia. Their team of over nine staff members, many legally qualified, serves law firms, corporations, government agencies, and not-for-profits. They have successfully placed more than 800 lawyers in roles across Australia, connecting clients with hard-to-find legal talent.
Elias Recruitment was established in 2000 by Jason Elias with the goal of connecting top legal talent with leading employers. Shortly after, the company joined the NPAworldwide network, granting their candidates access to global opportunities through over 1,500 recruiters. With over two decades in the industry, it is known for its commitment to confidentiality, honesty, and long-term relationships.
In 2023, they expanded their services by creating a division for legal professional support roles, addressing the demand for roles like legal secretaries and paralegals. That same year, they moved to a larger Sydney office, expanded their international team, and introduced a specialised legal talent pool product. The company has also secured key tenders and earned recognition for its innovative recruitment approach.
The company provides a variety of specialised services to meet the needs of legal employers and candidates:
executive search: confidentially headhunts partners and senior staff for law firms, ensuring top talent placement
Elias Recruitment process: utilises a seven-step methodology to connect candidates with employers across private firms, Indigenous organisations, not-for-profits, and corporations
Legal Talent Pool: offers employers access to pre-screened candidates by experience, speciality, and location, with profiles shared anonymously until candidate consent is obtained
professional support division: manages recruitment for roles like paralegals, conveyancers, legal secretaries, and personal assistants within the legal sector
advice: provides expert guidance on building legal teams, succession planning, salary benchmarking, and insights into the recruitment market
referral program: rewards successful candidate or client referrals with a $1,000 gift card or a donation to a charity of choice
Elias Recruitment delivers comprehensive legal recruitment solutions through a combination of personalised relationships and advanced, data-driven tools. Their range of services is designed to effectively source ideal candidates, leveraging award-winning expertise and AI technology.
Their team shares a strong interest in the legal field, with each recruiter being an expert in their specialised area. They collaborate with NPAworldwide member firms when expertise outside their own is needed, ensuring comprehensive service. The company fosters a supportive environment where recruiters enjoy a rewarding work experience, offering benefits such as:
top-tier work and a vibrant culture
opportunities to work with dynamic industry leaders
pathways to partnership if desired
flexible work options and a generous remuneration package
The company demonstrates its community involvement by actively supporting the Refugee Advice and Casework Service (RACS), an independent community legal centre in Australia. For over 25 years, RACS has provided legal advice, representation, and advocacy for refugees and asylum seekers. Elias Recruitment contributes by offering pro bono recruiting and staff training services, enabling RACS to continue its vital work.
Elias Recruitment offers candidates exclusive access to job opportunities, including many not publicly listed, particularly in the "not for profit" and social justice sectors. Through their NPA worldwide network, candidates gain access to both local and global opportunities. The company also provides personalised career advice and support, ensuring candidates receive expert guidance throughout their job search.
Jason Elias has led Elias Recruitment as CEO and specialist legal recruiter since 2000. He also serves as an adjunct faculty member at FMRC and chairs Bulletpoints. Elias holds a law degree from UNSW and a graduate diploma in legal practice from The College of Law Australia.
Elias is supported by a dedicated team of key professionals who help drive the company's operations and success:
Rachel Townes-Vigh, as a senior legal recruitment consultant, specialises in matching top legal talent with leading law firms and organisations
Karolina Slaby, as operations manager, oversees the company's daily operations, ensuring efficiency and smooth workflow across all departments
Jackie Gallo, a senior legal recruitment consultant, focuses on placing experienced legal professionals in strategic roles within various legal sectors
Sarah Skinner, as a senior legal recruitment consultant, excels in sourcing and securing top candidates for high-profile legal positions
Eva Wilson, a senior recruitment consultant, manages the recruitment process for legal support roles, connecting firms with skilled paralegals, secretaries, and assistants
Karen Horovitz, a senior recruitment consultant and marketing manager, leads recruitment efforts and oversees marketing strategies to boost the company’s brand visibility and client engagement
Elias Recruitment recently launched a new division focusing on legal professional support roles. This initiative positions them to become the leading specialist recruitment agency in Australia and New Zealand for these roles. With their experience and strong networks, the firm prepares to expand and develop their services to meet the needs of the progressing legal recruitment industry.
In 2024, they introduced the Elias Legal Talent Pool, a specialised platform for the legal profession. This solution streamlines the recruitment process by offering employers pre-qualified candidates, reinforcing the company's commitment to leading the legal recruitment market. As the Talent Pool grows, the firm aims to become the go-to resource for legal talent acquisition in the country.
