“CLS Legal Staffing is one of the most professional and client-friendly legal staffing companies in Chicago. Our company has very specific needs in regards to staffing legal teammates and CLS Legal Staffing truly cared about our staffing requirements. They ask the right questions and quickly provided us with the perfect candidate for our staffing needs.”

Jennifer Cullerton
Senior Coordinator
Human Resources
BFS Retail & Commercial Operations, LLC

“I recently worked with CLS Legal Staffing to fill two paralegal openings at Accenture. In particular, I worked with Rodney Abstone. He not only helped me fill the senior position first, but also referred me to the second person whom we hired for the remaining position. We are extremely pleased with their work quality and immediate contribution.

Rodney immediately knew what we needed, and only sent me resumes that fit our exact criteria. I trusted his judgement regarding one of the candidates, contrary to my initial reservations, whom we ultimately hired. He was honest, thoughtful, and fun to work with throughout the entire process. I looked forward to our daily update calls. In the future, whenever I have any paralegal hiring needs, CLS Legal Staffing will be the first recruiting firm I will call. Thanks for making the process easy and fun!”

Susan G. Marlow
Enterprise Recruiting
Accenture HR Services

“In my opinion, CLS Legal Staffing is one of the premier legal search firms in Chicago. I worked with Rodney Abstone, a legal search consultant at CLS Legal Staffing, to recruit for an intellectual property position. While anticipating a great length of time to find a top notch candidate due to the special needs required for the position, Rodney Abstone and Simone Green made the search effortless. CLS Legal Staffing was able to provide a stream of highly qualified candidates and we filled the position almost immediately. Rodney Abstone and his colleagues’ genuine, sincere, thorough and professional approach makes them a joy to work with and highly effective.”

Veronica Ford Brooks
Paralegal Manager (Chicago)
DrinkerBiddle GardnerCarton

“I worked with Rodney Abstone, a legal search consultant with CLS Legal Staffing, when trying to recruit a real estate paralegal. While the search had proven to be very difficult due to a tight market, Rodney presented some very good candidates. He is personable, professional and knew exactly the type of candidate I was looking for. It was a very pleasant experience.”

Gina C. Ciamprone
HR Coordinator
Goldberg Kohn

“Simone has been very strategic and timely with providing legal personnnel to our company. I also appreciate her positive personality and it is a pleasure to partner with her through CLS Staffing for our legal staffing needs.”

Karen Evertsen
Sr. Corporate Staffing Consultant
Abraxis Bioscience

“We found our most recent paralegal hire through CLS Legal Staffing. We had very specialized needs, and CLS Legal Staffing was able to present us with a range of highly qualified candidates. Their staff also was helpful in closing the deal. In the end, their support enabled us to hire a great paralegal.”

Douglas N. Masters, Esq.
Loeb & Loeb

“I recently started working with CLS Legal Staffing as we had a need to hire a paralegal and our current methods of recruiting were not meeting our needs. Simone at CLS assisted us with the search and we ended up hiring one of the candidates they presented to us. Since then, we are now using them for two additional searches. CLS was efficient in their search and presented quality candidates.”

Carrie Novak, PHR
Assistant Director of Human Resources
Hyatt Hotels Corporation

“All you need to do is look at the number of candidate testimonials from Latham & Watkins paralegals to see how many top quality candidates Simone Green of CLS Legal Staffing has found for the firm. Our paralegal program has been growing tremendously in the past few years and I can count on CLS Legal Staffing to research the job requirements and present the top candidates that match the position—whether it be in the litigation or transactional areas. Simone’s expertise has helped us reduce the time we waste on screening candidates who don’t match the job requirements and helped us find and focus on recruiting the top candidates available in the Chicago market.”

Barbara Pipchok
Senior Paralegal & Paralegal Coordinator
Latham & Watkins

“CLS’s efforts in determining client needs and goals are superior. This skill, combined with timely follow up and extensive candidate search capabilities, makes them an extremely effective resource for the legal employer.”

Kenneth J. Nemec, Jr.
Hiring Partner
Goldstine, Skrodzki, Russian, Nemec and Hoff, Ltd.

“CLS was very accommodating and provided quality paralegal staff to meet our specific needs.”

Judith Borenstein
General Counsel
Swedish Covenant Hospital

“I was very impressed with the professional attention and honest communication I received from CLS Legal Staffing. They provided an array of quality candidates during our search process. I expect top quality service and CLS delivered.”

Jeff Schelinski
Administrative Director
Levin & Schreder, Ltd.

“CLS helped us to staff a new internal trademark function in our company. They identified several highly qualified candidates in a short time, which allowed us to make great choices for each of the positions to be filled. We couldn't be happier.”

Stuart Graff
Sr. Counsel and Director of Intellectual Property Law
Newell Rubbermaid

“I have found a great job, thanks to Rodney Abstone. When I decided to change jobs, Rodney was recommended by a friend as someone who could help me. She was right! I was very impressed with the entire process. Rodney was professional and committed to helping me find the right law firm to work for. He was also very friendly and I trusted his knowledge and experience. I had two great offers within two weeks. I don’t plan to need a recruiter for a long time, but if I did, it is wonderful to know that there are people like Rodney to help. I would highly recommend him to anyone!”

Melissa Schueller
Legal Recruiting Coordinator
Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP

“I genuinely appreciate this opportunity to express what a phenomenal recruiter I consider Rodney Abstone to be. For years, Rodney’s scrupulous and results-oriented style had been touted by many well-respected legal professionals, so when I decided to ‘test the waters’ it was without hesitation that I reached out to Rodney. I was not disappointed! Within two days of my call, he had identified the perfect career match, a very unique opportunity that fused my years of trademark experience with my legal administrator expertise.

Rodney’s distinctive balance of professionalism, passion and candor are unmatched in legal recruiting. CLS Legal Staffing has a rare gem in Rodney Abstone. I will continue to recommend others who are looking for career opportunities within the legal arena to CLS Legal Staffing because of Rodney.”

Patryce Y. Denson
Legal Lead ~ Trademarks
Accenture

“I met Simone Green several years ago at an Illinois Paralegal Association (IPA) function. After spending only a few moments with Simone, I knew right away that when I did decide to seek employment opportunities, I would be contacting her for assistance. While I had not yet taken advantage of Simone's undeniable skills as a legal recruiter, I had so much confidence in her ability and expertise that I have referred many of my colleagues to use her services. I can honestly say that everyone I have referred to her has been thoroughly satisfied with her level of professionalism and the manner in which she has represented each of them, taking special care to understand the needs of the candidate while also meeting the requirements of her clients. I found that Simone works extremely hard to make sure she finds the right fit for the candidate. Having spent several years in my former position, leaving was a difficult decision. But when the time came, I entrusted Simone to find the right job for me. And she did!!! Simone was understanding and compassionate and helped me through the transition. Without question, I highly recommend Simone Green of CLS Legal Staffing.”

Kim M. Grice
Paralegal
Schwartz Cooper Chartered

“After almost 20 years at a law firm, I decided that it was time to move on to something new. At the recommendation of a friend, I contacted Rodney and we talked briefly. I explained my situation and sent him my resume. Rodney assured me that I was indeed a valuable asset and would be easy to place. He was very correct. Within a week, I had found the job I was looking for. What I appreciated the most was the boost to my self-esteem and the fact that Rodney did not send me on jobs that would have wasted both my time and the employer’s. I have since passed on his v-card to close friends.”

Jane Szczesniak
Mayer, Brown, Rowe & Maw LLP

“After months of trying to land a position on my own, a friend referred me to Simone Green. I was apprehensive about working with an agency. However, after meeting Simone and discussing what I did and did not want in a new position, I wished that I had contacted her sooner. Simone was genuinely interested in helping me find not just a job, but the right job for me. I highly recommend Simone Green of CLS Legal Staffing.”

Felicia Hilliard
Paralegal
National Stock Exchange

“My first experience in working with a recruiter was great thanks to Rodney Abstone. He was very professional, understanding and patient with me. Rodney was extremely helpful and worked hard. I appreciated his honesty and way of communicating with me. It was a pleasure, and I thank Rodney for helping me.”

Juanita Rodriguez
Trademark Paralegal
Foley & Lardner

“I highly recommend CLS Legal Staffing and, especially, their recruiter, Rodney Abstone. Rodney provided salient advice regarding my resume, and kept me posted every step of the way through the interview and negotiation process. I appreciated his candor, clear communication, discretion on the telephone, and always cheerful demeanor. I would work with him again in a heartbeat.”

Mary Kay Blaschke
Trusts & Estates Paralegal
Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP

“My experience with CLS Legal Staffing was excellent, but I have to say that they are only as good as their recruiters. Rodney Abstone was excellent! During my interview with Rodney, I found him to be personable as well as professional. I was impressed with the manner in which he approached me as a candidate and as a person. He conveys a genuine interest in placing qualified candidates with the right client. I appreciated the thorough, open and honest manner in which he communicated with me as a prospective candidate. He makes sure that he really understands your expectations and that you are aware of his. I found Rodney to be knowledgeable, informative, helpful and most of all, passionate about his profession, which makes him an effective and results oriented recruiter. I have and will continue to highly recommend Rodney to any person looking for employment in the legal field.”

Vellera Heard
Manager of Legal Services
Hyatt Hotels Corporation

“My experience with CLS Legal Staffing was wonderful! The staff was kind, helpful, and responsive. In particular, Simone Green helped me find the perfect fit with a great company. She kept in mind my requirements and preferences, made sure I had all the necessary information about potential employers for interviews and helped me with the negotiation process! I highly recommend CLS Legal Staffing for your staffing needs or if you are looking for a great position with a firm or corporation! Overall, they are professional, considerate and very effective!”

Nadia B. Garrett
Corporate Paralegal
Abraxis BioScience, Inc.

“I love to thank Simone Green of CLS Legal Staffing for helping me land the best job opportunity of a lifetime. I was recommended to her by a friend and she lived up to that recommendation. I wanted to work for a firm with excellent attorneys, a support staff that worked well together, along with excellent pay. Simone found that ideal firm. I am very satisfied and elated to work where I am. Simone is very professional and understands the desires of the potential employees and employers. I will always recommend her to anyone looking for employment in the legal field. I could not have done it without you Simone! Thank you!”

Judy Welch
Daspin & Aument, LLP

“CLS Legal Staffing is remarkable. Although I was in a very challenging situation, trying to move from a project assistant position to a paralegal position, Simone Green worked her magic. Simone genuinely cared about placing me in the perfect position.”

Lirita Brow
Litigation Paralegal
Latham & Watkins

“Simone was very patient and courteous with me during my search for new employment. I’m sure I gave her the ‘run around’ trying to find my ‘niche’, yet she was able to find me an opportunity that was the perfect fit. If I ever have employment needs in the future, I will definitely call Simone Green first.”

Kimberly Cain
Administrative Assistant to Keith H. Berk, Esq.
Horwood Marcus & Berk Chartered

“I had a two-fold challenge when I first spoke with Simone Green: 1) I was moving back to Chicago, and 2) we were in a recession. Simone listened to my concerns and gave me straight answers. She understood the type of firm I was looking to join and the career I wanted to build. Using her connections, Simone matched me with a firm and a job that exceeded my expectations.”

Stuart Rathje
Paralegal
Funkhouser, Vegosen, Liebman & Dunn

“I am very impressed with the speed in which Simone Green was able to place me in my current position. I had just started my job search and heard about Simone from a former co-worker. After speaking with Simone regarding my career objectives and job requirements, she was able to place me with the perfect firm. I had a new job within one month of starting my search.”

Kristin Brozovic
Paralegal
Latham & Watkins

“Graduating in May 2001, my outlook on finding employment in the legal field was bleak due to the economy. Fortunately I was referred to CLS Legal Staffing and guided by Simone Green. From our initial introduction, Simone was welcoming and forthright. Her sincere candidness was refreshing. As searching for a means of employment, one often encounters evasive tactics. Simone was readily available to answer any questions which I had. She was able to critically evaluate my personal and professional goals and point me in the right direction. My current position is due in part to Simone Green’s honesty, experience, and vast knowledge of the Chicago legal market.”

Sachin Warty
Paralegal
Lord, Bissell & Brook

“I really enjoyed my experience with CLS Legal Staffing.  They were very professional and only presented me with opportunities that met my minimum requirements. I highly recommend their services for anyone seeking a legal position.”

Michelle Carter
Legal Secretary/Receptionist
Dowd Bloch & Bennett

“Chicago Legal Search cares about its candidates. My representative (Simone Green) always made sure that my needs were met above all, unlike other staffing agencies. They showed a true interest in making sure that the process is comfortable and beneficial for all parties involved.”

Luis Torres
Paralegal
Foley & Lardner