About Us

EST. Since 2007

In 2007 we noticed a gap in the market, there was no specialist legal recruiter based in the Southwest recruiting on behalf of Law Firms in the Southwest. Through research we established there was a need for such a service and Legal Southwest was formed. Having been established for over 10 years we have recruited over 500 legal staff for law firms throughout Devon, Cornwall & Somerset.

We attribute our success to working ethically and fairly, placing the emphasis on what is best for both client and candidate. We believe that we offer an unrivalled recruitment service and as such, have built and maintained excellent relationships with the majority of Law Firms based in the Southwest.

We are incredibly passionate about our business and strive for excellence when bringing together talented professionals with like-minded organisations. Working closely with our clients, we are a trusted and respected business partner.

Michala Willson

I am a Director of Legal Southwest alongside Sarah. I have worked in the recruitment sector for the majority of my career and this is where Sarah and I met.

Sarah started up Legal Southwest in 2007 and I joined her shortly afterwards. From here we have been working in partnership with law firms across Devon, Cornwall and Somerset providing them with recruitment solutions. I have a passion for recruitment, I believe that you spend so much time at work you need to be happy their.

A quote I always think about is: “choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life”. I love my job and I want others to love there’s.

When not working I love spending time with my family, my dog and my horses and of course my business partner!

01392 211122 / 07772 870523
michalawillson@legalsouthwest.co.uk
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Sarah Dart

I founded Legal Southwest in 2007 having identified a gap in the market for legal recruiters in the Southwest and I have not looked back since.

I am exceptionally proud of the organic growth of Legal Southwest since 2007, I attribute the success of our business to providing the highest level of client care to every individual that we have the pleasure of dealing with and the fact that Michala and I personally deal with all recruitment ourselves. Therefore, our clients and candidates benefit from the extensive experience and relationships we have built up over the years.

Like many others I juggle my professional life with family life although it is the priority of Legal Southwest to ensure as Directors we also take great care of our mental wellbeing and ensure our work/life balance is how it should be. 

 

01392 211122 / 07813 093780
sarahdart@legalsouthwest.co.uk
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I have been extremely happy with the service Legal Southwest have provided. I have used you on 2 different occasions for different roles, and both times it couldn’t have been easier to find and apply for relevant positions.

I have always received a friendly, helpful and personal service from you and have recommended you to friends and family.

Would definitely use you again in the future!

Heather - Insolvency Paralegal - Torquay

The team at Legal Southwest were fantastic in assisting my search to start a career in Law. They were friendly, supportive and fast, and in a blink they found me a job that I love.

I was thoroughly impressed with the service I received.

Michael - Law Graduate - Taunton

Legal southwest helped me find my new role which is perfect for me. They also helped me secure my two previous roles. They are proactive and I would highly recommend their services, plus the love 2 shop vouchers are an added bonus!

Jodie - Conveyancing Executive - Exeter

I have used a number of Recruitment companies and found Legal South West the best. It was a big decision for me to make move location, so it was so important to me to find a helpful recruiter to assist in helping me find a new job. Legal South West were informative, supportive and invested a great deal of time in helping me find my perfect job role, which over three years later I am still really enjoying. I highly recommend Legal South West.

Zoe - Debt Recovery Paralegal - Plymouth

Hands-down the best legal recruiter I have dealt with.  Friendly, responsive and professional at all times, I was kept informed and given helpful background and insight into the firms I applied to, including my eventual employer.

Sarah and Michala clearly know the market well and have excellent relationships across the sector. I felt supported throughout the application and interview processes and your help Sharon was invaluable in working through those and ensuring I had all practical information to hand.  Huge thanks to you all!

 

Lisa - Corporate Lawyer - Exeter