Candidates
Take the Next Step in Your Legal Career
Gateway Legal Placements works with attorneys at every stage of their career to identify opportunities that align with their goals, values, and life — not just their résumé.
We Put Your Career First
Most legal recruiters focus on filling positions. We focus on your career. That means we take the time to understand not just your credentials, but your goals, your preferred work environment, and what success looks like to you.
We work exclusively in the Washington DC metropolitan area, which means we have deep, current knowledge of the firms and companies you're considering — their cultures, their leadership, their trajectories.
When we approach a firm on your behalf, it's because we genuinely believe it's the right fit. We never send your résumé without your explicit approval, and we never pressure you toward a placement that isn't right for you.
Who We Work With
Junior & Mid-Level Associates
Attorneys 1–6 years out looking to make a strategic lateral move to a firm with better opportunities, culture, or compensation.
Senior Associates & Counsel
Experienced attorneys seeking a platform for partnership, a move in-house, or a role with greater responsibility and visibility.
Partners
Partners exploring new firm affiliations, practice group leadership, or a transition to a corporate legal department.
In-House Candidates
Attorneys making the transition from private practice to in-house roles at corporations, government agencies, or nonprofits.
Practice Areas We Place
We work with attorneys across a broad range of practice areas, including:
What to Expect
Reach Out
Contact Arthur Polott for a confidential, no-obligation conversation about your background and career goals.
Consultation
We'll discuss your experience, what you're looking for, and provide honest insight into the current DC legal market.
Targeted Search
With your approval, we identify and approach firms and companies that are a genuine fit — no scattershot résumé blasts.
Placement & Beyond
We support you through interviews, negotiations, and the offer process — and stay in touch after you've started.
Ready to explore what's possible?
A confidential conversation is the first step. There's no obligation, and your current employer will never know you reached out.