Testimonials
At Realm, we truly value the feedback we receive from our clients and candidates. Their comments speak volumes about the fantastic service and expert market knowledge of our dedicated legal recruitment team. Read what some of them have to say below.

“Lucy has been a breath of fresh air to deal with during such a crossroads in my career. She has reassured me throughout the recruitment process and has been incredibly easy to talk to. I would definitely recommend Lucy to anyone who is looking for a new venture or even thinking about it. To have someone dedicated yet truthful is a great feeling.”
Family Solicitor
“Kelly has been absolutely brilliant to work with over the last 12 months. She quickly understood the culture of our firm, and what we were looking for. In a very difficult and passive market she was able to find excellent candidates for us, who have been a brilliant fit into our team and firm. Kelly has recruited 5 team members for us, and we're going from strength to strength.”
Julie Jewers
Specialist Wills, Estate Planning, Trusts, Asset Protection & Probate Solicitor
“I have recently worked with Kelly on a difficult role to fill due to a lack of candidates on the market for Private Client. Kelly was really helpful throughout - she listened to what I was looking for and actively applied that to the candidates she was representing so the candidate on paper was perfect and in person even more so! She is responsive and works hard to understand the role and our 'ideal'. It is a refreshing and reassuring approach. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend her services!”
Sarah Louise Walker
Head of WTTP Birmingham, Weightmans
“Kelly was professional, efficient and supportive throughout. She enabled me to achieve three interviews and the perfect position. I would highly recommend her.”
Lucy Fowler
Private Client Solicitor
“We have used Realm Recruit for a number of years now. The main person there who deals with personal injury and clinical negligence recruitment is Joseph Shenton. Joe is always proactive without being too pushy and has found us some great candidates. He is very good at keeping us informed as to what is going on and puts candidates forward who can not only do the job, but who will also be a good fit for the firm and its values”
Michael Jefferies
Managing Director at Jefferies Solicitors
“Joseph was a pleasure to deal with from first hearing about the role, preparing for interview to ultimately securing a great role within a reputable firm. I was kept in the loop at all stages of the process, and I felt reassured that I could contact Joseph at any point either for answers to my queries, or just for some friendly advice. Can’t thank him enough - I’ve been at my new role for 3 weeks now and I’m absolutely loving it. Thanks Joseph!”
Jennifer Campbell
EL PL Solicitor
“Duane could not have been more approachable when I first contacted him for advice about putting together a CV after twenty years of not writing one. He gave me a structure to start with and then kindly reviewed it offering tips of how to fine-tune it. Since then I have attended webinars where he has discussed recruitment in the legal sector offering interesting insight and encouragement. Duane is honest, approachable and motivational as well as being highly experienced in his field. Certainly a great person to connect with if you are considering taking that first terrifying step into a new career.”
Nicola Jackson
Law Student
“Realm were introduced to Maguire Family Law by recommendation and we have not been disappointed. Duane came to our office to meet the team and get a grasp of our ethos. We have only ever received appropriate CVs, excellent communication and client care. Thank you, team Realm.”
Eimear Maguire
Partner at Maguire Family Law
“Duane helped me find my new role in September and I cannot recommend him and Realm highly enough. He is helpful, quick to respond and has a great knowledge of the market. I had a number of questions, having been with my previous firm for a number of years and having not looked for a new role for quite some time. Duane had helpful and practical advice for me and was always on hand to calm any fears I might have had. He is patient and calm and worked very hard to secure my new role; one in which I am very happy.”
Nathan Penny-Larter
Senior Associate
“By far, Realm's been the best place I have worked at in my professional career so far. The unrivalled flexibility that we're offered is filtered down from trust by management. Trust in a workplace to me is extremely important. It makes me feel empowered and have more confidence in my abilities than I have ever had elsewhere.”
Lucy Cade
Senior Marketing Executive
