Micah Pfotenhauer

Legal Recruiting Specialist

Micah Pfotenhauer came to legal recruiting through the work itself. Before moving into recruiting, she worked in corporate immigration law, giving her firsthand knowledge of law firm culture, legal workflows, and what legal professionals navigate day to day. She partners with law firms of all sizes nationwide to place attorneys and legal support staff across a range of practice areas & specialties.  Micah focuses on finding people who will genuinely strengthen a team, not just fill a seat. With five years of recruiting experience, she takes a high-touch, relationship-first approach, forming genuine connections with both clients & candidates. For Micah, a successful placement is the culmination of understanding what both sides truly need, and staying invested in the relationship long after the search is complete.

What Clients & Candidates Are Saying About Micah Pfotenhauer

Micah was fantastic to work with. She exceeded my expectations during my search and helped me secure a new role. I would recommend Micah to anyone looking to advance their career. Thank you, Micah!

Samantha S.

Paralegal

Micah Pfotenhauer's Active Roles

Litigation Paralegal – Aviation & Aerospace

  • Location: Chicago, Illinois
  • Practice Area: LITIGATION
  • Salary: $64,000 - $105,000
  • Specialties: ARBITRATION, AVIATION, COMPLEX, PERSONAL INJURY, PRODUCT LIABILITY

Our client is a well-established national law firm with an outstanding reputation for litigation excellence, […]

Litigation Legal Assistant

  • Location: Chicago, Illinois
  • Practice Area: LITIGATION
  • Salary: $65,000 - $78,000

Our client, a well-established litigation-focused law firm, is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant […]

Insurance Coverage & Bad Faith Attorney (2-6 yrs)

  • Location: Nashville, Tennessee
  • Practice Area: INSURANCE
  • Admits: TENNESSEE
  • Salary: $145,000 - $165,000
  • JD Year: 2019
  • Specialties: LITIGATION

A litigation firm is seeking a Litigation Associate to join its Nashville-based practice, supporting insurance […]

Insurance Coverage Associate Attorney (2-5 yrs)

  • Location: Walnut Creek, California
  • Practice Area: LITIGATION, INSURANCE
  • Admits: CALIFORNIA
  • Salary: $140,000 - $175,000
  • JD Year: 2021
  • Specialties: LITIGATION, INSURANCE

A respected international litigation firm is seeking a Litigation Associate with 2–5 years of experience to join […]

Investment Funds Partner

  • Location: Chicago, Illinois
  • Practice Area: CORPORATE
  • Admits: ILLINOIS, WISCONSIN
  • Salary: $385,000 - $425,000
  • JD Year: 2015
  • Specialties: 40 ACT, COMPLIANCE, DISTRESSED DEBT, ENERGY, ERISA-C&B, FUND FORMATION, HEDGE FUNDS, INFRASTRUCTURE, LENDING

A fast-growing entrepreneurial law firm founded by attorneys from top international platforms is seeking an […]

Corporate Associate | M&A, Venture Capital & Private Equity (3rd–5th Year)

  • Location: Boston, Massachusetts
  • Practice Area: CORPORATE
  • Salary: $250,000 - $325,000
  • JD Year: 2019
  • Specialties: CORPORATE GOVERNANCE, EMERGING GROWTH & STARTUPS, FINANCE, VENTURE CAPITAL

Are you a corporate associate looking for more than just another deal team?

Our client, a nationally recognized […]

Conflicts Attorney (2+ yrs)

  • Location: Chicago, Illinois
  • Practice Area: ADMIN
  • Admits: ILLINOIS, OHIO, COLORADO, MICHIGAN, INDIANA, MINNESOTA
  • Salary: $130,000 - $150,000
  • Specialties: COMPLIANCE

Permanent Placements is seeking a Conflicts Attorney on behalf of our client, a nationally respected, full-service […]

IP Litigation Associate Attorney (2-5 yrs)

  • Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
  • Practice Area: INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
  • Salary: $175,000 - $280,000
  • JD Year: 2019
  • Specialties: E-DISCOVERY, LITIGATION, PATENT, TRADE SECRETS, TRADEMARK

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Associate Attorney – Casualty (3-8 yrs)

  • Location: New York City, New York
  • Practice Area: LITIGATION
  • Admits: NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK
  • Salary: $125,000 - $150,000
  • JD Year: 2017
  • Specialties: ARBITRATION, CONSTRUCTION, LABOR & EMPLOYMENT

A well-established litigation firm is seeking a Litigation Associate to join its New York office, supporting a […]

Insurance Coverage Senior Attorney / Partner (7+ yrs)

  • Location: Tampa, Florida
  • Practice Area: INSURANCE
  • Admits: FLORIDA, ILLINOIS, NEW YORK, TENNESSEE
  • Salary: $175,000 - $215,000
  • JD Year: 2010
  • Specialties: LITIGATION

A litigation firm is seeking an Insurance Coverage Attorney to join its practice at the partner or senior level. […]

Corporate Paralegal (Law Firm Experience Required)

  • Location: New York, New York
  • Practice Area: CORPORATE
  • Salary: $76,500 - $179,000

Our client, a nationally respected Am Law 200 law firm, is seeking a Corporate Paralegal to join its Corporate […]

Corporate Paralegal

  • Location: San Diego, California
  • Practice Area: CORPORATE
  • Salary: $99,174 - $131,414

Permanent Placements is seeking a Corporate Paralegal for a leading global law firm client.

Why This Opportunity […]

Legal Executive Assistant – Disputes

  • Location: San Francisco, California
  • Practice Area: LITIGATION
  • Salary: $102,800 - $136,300
  • Specialties: LITIGATION

A prestigious global law firm is seeking an experienced Legal Executive Assistant to join its Disputes practice. […]

Conflicts Attorney (Remote)

  • Location: Chicago, Illinois
  • Practice Area: ADMIN
  • Admits: ILLINOIS
  • Salary: $145,000 - $180,000
  • JD Year: 2020

Conflicts Attorney | Fully Remote Considered | $145,000–$180,000

Excellent opportunity for an attorney with […]

Legal Support Specialist (Business) – Boston

  • Location: Boston, Massachusetts
  • Practice Area: CORPORATE
  • Salary: $68,250 - $114,075

The Legal Support Specialist (Business) will provide administrative support to assigned attorneys and paralegals. […]

Corporate Associate | Public Company, SEC Reporting & Capital Markets (4th–6th Year)

  • Location: Boston, Massachusetts
  • Practice Area: CORPORATE
  • Admits: MASSACHUSETTS, NEW YORK
  • Salary: $285,000 - $350,000
  • JD Year: 2020
  • Specialties: CAPITAL MARKETS, COMPLIANCE, CORPORATE GOVERNANCE, MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS, REGULATORY, SECURITIES

Are you a corporate associate looking for more than just another deal team?

Our client, a nationally recognized […]

Conflicts Analyst

  • Location: Remote, California
  • Salary: $85,092 - $110,614

**Fully remote after training fully onsite for ONE DAY **

A globally […]

Capital Markets & Securities Associate – 4-6 yrs.

  • Location: New York, New York
  • Practice Area: CORPORATE
  • Admits: NEW YORK
  • Salary: $365,000 - $420,000
  • JD Year: 2019
  • Specialties: CAPITAL MARKETS, COMPLIANCE, CORPORATE GOVERNANCE, SECURITIES

Capital Markets & Securities Associate (JD 2019–2021)
New York, NY | Hybrid Schedule (3 Days In Office / 2 […]

Legal Executive Assistant – Law Firm Experience Required

  • Location: Boston, Massachusetts
  • Practice Area: LITIGATION
  • Salary: $89,000 - $117,000

Our client is seeking a highly organized, proactive, and experienced Legal Executive Assistant to provide […]

Legal Executive Assistant (Law Firm Experience Required)

  • Location: New York, New York
  • Practice Area: GENERAL PRACTICE
  • Salary: $92,000 - $122,000

Our client is seeking a Legal Executive Assistant (LEA) to support attorneys on their Finance team. This is a […]

Energy, Environment & Natural Resources Associate (3-5 yrs.) – Chicago

  • Location: Chicago, Illinois
  • Practice Area: ENERGY
  • Admits: ILLINOIS
  • Salary: $190,000 - $280,000
  • JD Year: 2021
  • Specialties: CONTRACTS, ENVIRONMENT, REGULATORY, RENEWABLE ENERGY

Our client, a nationally recognized Am Law 200 law firm with approximately 500 attorneys across the United States, […]

Legal Executive Assistant (Law Firm Experience Required)

  • Location: New York, New York
  • Practice Area: GENERAL PRACTICE
  • Salary: $92,000 - $122,000

Our client is seeking a Legal Executive Assistant (LEA) to support attorneys as a floater. This is a high-impact, […]

Legal Administrative Assistant

  • Location: Boston, Massachusetts
  • Practice Area: GENERAL PRACTICE
  • Salary: $73,000 - $95,000

Our client, a highly regarded global law firm with offices across North America, Europe, the Middle East, Asia […]

Senior Real Estate Paralegal

  • Location: Boston, Massachusetts
  • Practice Area: REAL ESTATE
  • Salary: $104,598 - $138,606
  • Specialties: REAL ESTATE

Our client, a premier global law firm, is seeking an experienced Senior Real Estate Paralegal to join its Boston […]

Senior Litigation Paralegal

  • Location: New York, New York
  • Practice Area: LITIGATION
  • Salary: $109,356 - $144,904
  • Specialties: LITIGATION

Permanent Placements is conducting a confidential search on behalf of a premier global law firm seeking an […]

Mass Torts Counsel – Illinois License Required – Remote

  • Location: Chicago, Illinois
  • Practice Area: LITIGATION
  • Admits: ILLINOIS
  • Salary: $150,000 - $215,000
  • JD Year: 2021
  • Specialties: ASBESTOS, PRODUCT LIABILITY, TORTS

Are you ready to take ownership of sophisticated litigation while working alongside one of the country's […]

Mass Torts Counsel – Missouri License Required – Remote

  • Location: St. Louis, Missouri
  • Practice Area: LITIGATION
  • Admits: MISSOURI
  • Salary: $150,000 - $215,000
  • JD Year: 2021
  • Specialties: ASBESTOS, PRODUCT LIABILITY, TORTS

Are you ready to take ownership of sophisticated litigation while working alongside one of the country's […]

Legal Executive Assistant (Law Firm Experience Required)

  • Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
  • Practice Area: ADMIN
  • Salary: $84,000 - $111,000

Are you an experienced Legal Executive Assistant looking to elevate your career with one of the world's […]

IP Litigation Associate (3-5 yrs.) – Dallas or Houston

  • Location: Dallas, Texas
  • Practice Area: INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
  • Admits: TEXAS, USPTO
  • Salary: $260,000 - $365,000
  • JD Year: 2020
  • Specialties: APPELLATE, COMPUTER ENGINEERING, ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING, PATENT, PATENT LITIGATION

We are partnering with our client, a leading global law firm, to identify a mid-level Litigation Associate to join […]