Valerie Fontaine

Seltzer Fontaine Beckwith is a legal search firm specializing in the placement of lawyers with leading law firms, corporations, and non-profits in California and nationally. We conduct searches for associates, partners and practice groups and all levels of in-house attorneys, including general counsel. In addition, we facilitate law firm mergers and provide advice on a wide range of issues of concern to the legal profession. We are highly experienced recruiters and former practicing lawyers with outstanding credentials and excellent reputations in the community. Seltzer Fontaine Beckwith is a member of the National Association of Legal Search Consultants and subscribes to its Code of Ethics. We match credentials and chemistry. Seltzer Fontaine Beckwith learns everything possible about each client's practice, client base, and financial performance as well as its needs, goals, and culture. We study each candidate's academic achievement, professional experience, rainmaking potential, interpersonal style, and career objectives. Through our extensive contacts and large database of law firms, attorneys, and corporations, we are able to quickly retrieve the names of appropriate candidates or firms. We have affiliate offices in major legal markets nationwide. We understand that today's legal market is a dynamic one, intensely competitive and constantly changing. Time is more valuable than ever. That is why we carefully screen our clients and candidates before resumes are submitted and interviews are arranged. We don't take your time until we've taken our time.