Smith Legal Personnel
Canada’s premier recruitment partner for Paralegals, Law Clerks & Legal Support Professionals
At Smith Legal Search, our work has always been rooted in one belief: Exceptional legal teams are built from every seat, not just the top.
With that commitment in mind, we are proud to introduce Smith Legal Personnel—our
dedicated division focused exclusively on recruiting high-calibre Paralegals, Law Clerks, Legal
Administrative Assistants, and operational legal support professionals for law firms and in-house
legal departments across Canada.
Backed by the national reputation, rigorous search process, and relationship-first ethos of Smith Legal Search, Smith Legal Personnel brings a specialized, deeply informed approach to a talent segment that is the backbone of every high-performing legal team.
Our Promise
Precision. Professionalism. Partnership.
Smith Legal Personnel delivers a boutique search experience built on expertise, market intelligence, and genuine human connection. Whether you are growing a litigation team in Toronto, expanding corporate support functions in Vancouver, or building operational excellence within your national platform, we help you hire with clarity and confidence.
Warren Smith, LL.B.
Managing Partner | 416-639-9328 & 604-643-1711
Joanne Lee
Director - Toronto | 647-494-9883
Ashley Scott
Administrative Coordinator | 604-405-5006
Cindy Gorit
Researcher
Georgia Wray
Executive Assistant | 647-953-4892
Our Legal Support Recruitment Services
Smith Legal Personnel recruits for permanent and contract positions across Canada, including:
- Paralegals & Law Clerks
- Legal Administrative Assistants & Coordinators
- Firm Operations & Hybrid Legal Support Roles
Why Firms Choose Smith Legal Personnel
Unmatched Legal Market Insight
Our team works exclusively in the legal sector—allowing us to speak the language of law firms, understand practice-specific demands, and provide candid market guidance.
A Relationship-Centric Approach
We engage deeply with clients and candidates to build long-term trust, not transactional placements. Fit, culture, and team cohesion are central to our process.
Rigorous Search & Screening
From skills assessments to behavioural evaluation, we provide firms with candidates who are vetted, aligned, and ready to contribute. National Reach, Boutique Service With operations across major Canadian markets, we combine local insight with cross-country perspective—delivered with the responsiveness of a boutique firm.
Your Partner in Building Exceptional Legal Teams
Legal support roles form the foundation of every successful practice. At Smith Legal Personnel, we take pride in elevating these critical hires through a thoughtful, professional, and genuinely human recruitment experience.
Whether you are growing your team—or exploring your next career move—we are here to help.
Connect with Smith Legal Personnel today.
Excellence in every hire.
