James King
Director of Attorney Recruiting at McClure Harrison, Inc.- Claim this Profile
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Summer Quintana
James was wonderful! He helped me move from the SoCal market to DC, placed me at a top firm, and did so in record time. He was also very thoughtful and made an effort to place me at a firm that was a good fit for me.
Josh Schoch
James was a great resource in my lateral transition process. He identified the right opportunities and encouraged me to apply. He was with me every step of the way in the application, interview, and acceptance process. He is very patient and provided me insightful advice throughout my search process. I enjoyed working with James!
Summer Quintana
James was wonderful! He helped me move from the SoCal market to DC, placed me at a top firm, and did so in record time. He was also very thoughtful and made an effort to place me at a firm that was a good fit for me.
Josh Schoch
James was a great resource in my lateral transition process. He identified the right opportunities and encouraged me to apply. He was with me every step of the way in the application, interview, and acceptance process. He is very patient and provided me insightful advice throughout my search process. I enjoyed working with James!
Summer Quintana
James was wonderful! He helped me move from the SoCal market to DC, placed me at a top firm, and did so in record time. He was also very thoughtful and made an effort to place me at a firm that was a good fit for me.
Josh Schoch
James was a great resource in my lateral transition process. He identified the right opportunities and encouraged me to apply. He was with me every step of the way in the application, interview, and acceptance process. He is very patient and provided me insightful advice throughout my search process. I enjoyed working with James!
Summer Quintana
James was wonderful! He helped me move from the SoCal market to DC, placed me at a top firm, and did so in record time. He was also very thoughtful and made an effort to place me at a firm that was a good fit for me.
Josh Schoch
James was a great resource in my lateral transition process. He identified the right opportunities and encouraged me to apply. He was with me every step of the way in the application, interview, and acceptance process. He is very patient and provided me insightful advice throughout my search process. I enjoyed working with James!
Experience
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McClure Harrison, Inc.
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United States
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Staffing and Recruiting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Attorney Recruiting
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Mar 2022 - Present
McClure Harrison, Inc. is a boutique recruiting agency focused on lateral associate placements with law firms across the US and beyond. While on its face all attorney recruiting seems the same, every search is different and there are many nuances within different levels of attorney recruiting. We’ve launched McClure Harrison in an effort to best serve our clients and candidates within the fast-moving associate level recruiting space. At McClure Harrison, we strive to use… Show more McClure Harrison, Inc. is a boutique recruiting agency focused on lateral associate placements with law firms across the US and beyond. While on its face all attorney recruiting seems the same, every search is different and there are many nuances within different levels of attorney recruiting. We’ve launched McClure Harrison in an effort to best serve our clients and candidates within the fast-moving associate level recruiting space. At McClure Harrison, we strive to use industry best practices when working with our clients and candidates. All former practicing attorneys or JDs, our recruiters focus on delivering the highest level of customer service, conducting discreet searches with confidentiality being of the utmost importance. We take pride in conducting thorough screenings to learn exactly what each client and candidate is looking for, and conduct personalized searches based on individual parameters and criteria. At McClure Harrison, we promise to always listen to your needs and concerns; to never send out an unauthorized submission or breach candidate confidence; and to always keep your best interests in mind. Show less McClure Harrison, Inc. is a boutique recruiting agency focused on lateral associate placements with law firms across the US and beyond. While on its face all attorney recruiting seems the same, every search is different and there are many nuances within different levels of attorney recruiting. We’ve launched McClure Harrison in an effort to best serve our clients and candidates within the fast-moving associate level recruiting space. At McClure Harrison, we strive to use… Show more McClure Harrison, Inc. is a boutique recruiting agency focused on lateral associate placements with law firms across the US and beyond. While on its face all attorney recruiting seems the same, every search is different and there are many nuances within different levels of attorney recruiting. We’ve launched McClure Harrison in an effort to best serve our clients and candidates within the fast-moving associate level recruiting space. At McClure Harrison, we strive to use industry best practices when working with our clients and candidates. All former practicing attorneys or JDs, our recruiters focus on delivering the highest level of customer service, conducting discreet searches with confidentiality being of the utmost importance. We take pride in conducting thorough screenings to learn exactly what each client and candidate is looking for, and conduct personalized searches based on individual parameters and criteria. At McClure Harrison, we promise to always listen to your needs and concerns; to never send out an unauthorized submission or breach candidate confidence; and to always keep your best interests in mind. Show less
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Diamond McCarthy LLP
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United States
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Law Practice
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1 - 100 Employee
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Commercial Litigation Associate
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Sep 2018 - Mar 2022
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Sills Cummis & Gross P.C.
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United States
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Law Practice
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100 - 200 Employee
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Commercial Litigation Associate
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Jan 2016 - Jul 2018
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Barry, McTiernan & Wedinger
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United States
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Law Practice
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1 - 100 Employee
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Associate
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Sep 2014 - Jan 2016
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United States Attorneys' Offices
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United States
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Law Practice
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700 & Above Employee
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Summer Intern
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May 2014 - Aug 2014
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The Chambers of Justice Louis B. York
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Supreme Court, Civil Branch, New York County
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Legal Intern
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Jun 2013 - Aug 2013
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PwC
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Professional Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Associate
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Aug 2011 - Aug 2012
Assurance Associate Reviewed earnings reports and narratives for multinational investment banks. Tested internal controls and advised clients on proper steps to resolve deficiencies. Planned audit strategies to mitigate reporting risks and ensured correctness of underlying financial information. Researched, interpreted, and applied a variety of U.S. and… Show more Assurance Associate Reviewed earnings reports and narratives for multinational investment banks. Tested internal controls and advised clients on proper steps to resolve deficiencies. Planned audit strategies to mitigate reporting risks and ensured correctness of underlying financial information. Researched, interpreted, and applied a variety of U.S. and International standards regulating the audit profession. Advisory Associate Performed ‘know your customer’ procedures to assess money laundering and terrorism financing risks of Fortune 500 Clients. Selected among peers to spearhead special project related to client relations for structured finance deals. Liaised with management, client contacts, and analysts to ensure proper communication and completion of complicated customer profiles. Show less Assurance Associate Reviewed earnings reports and narratives for multinational investment banks. Tested internal controls and advised clients on proper steps to resolve deficiencies. Planned audit strategies to mitigate reporting risks and ensured correctness of underlying financial information. Researched, interpreted, and applied a variety of U.S. and… Show more Assurance Associate Reviewed earnings reports and narratives for multinational investment banks. Tested internal controls and advised clients on proper steps to resolve deficiencies. Planned audit strategies to mitigate reporting risks and ensured correctness of underlying financial information. Researched, interpreted, and applied a variety of U.S. and International standards regulating the audit profession. Advisory Associate Performed ‘know your customer’ procedures to assess money laundering and terrorism financing risks of Fortune 500 Clients. Selected among peers to spearhead special project related to client relations for structured finance deals. Liaised with management, client contacts, and analysts to ensure proper communication and completion of complicated customer profiles. Show less
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Education
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2012 - 2015
Fordham University School of Law
Doctor of Law (J.D.) Candidate -
2010 - 2011
Fordham University - Graduate School of Business Administration
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Business Administration and Management, General -
2006 - 2010
Fordham Gabelli School of Business
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Accounting
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