Candidate Success Stories

 ZSA finds solutions to challenging hiring situations. 

Junior Lawyer

I reached out to ZSA because I was looking for a junior lawyer position, and was having a difficult time finding postings for the role having just completed their articles. Someone suggested I contact a recruiter with ZSA, so I sent an email, and Haley called me that same day for a meeting resulting in

Law Firm

Senior Counsel

I was placed in a Senior Counsel role and dealt with Orit. I was using two other recruiters concurrently and this was my first time using ZSA which was referred to me through a  contact of mine. Not only did I have an excellent experience with Orit but she also brought me excellent opportunities at

Law Firm

Legal Administration Assistant

I was placed as a legal administrative assistant and dealt with Sara. I engaged ZSA as I was looking for a new position and had worked with them in the past. My experience was excellent. Sara listened and understood my concerns about finding a new position; she provided great support; and, she obtained all necessary

Law Firm

Associate Lawyer

I was placed as an associate lawyer and dealt with Orit. I had previously contacted some recruiters and looked at job postings before contacting ZSA. Orit was excellent and helped me understand what the employers were looking for and gave me good insight on the existing culture of the employer/firm etc.

Law Firm

Partner

I was placed as a Partner and dealt with Mike and Amrit. Previously, I had used The Counsel Network, when I was a lot more junior –  but it wasn’t formal. I reached out to ZSA as I was unhappy with the lack of work at my current firm and lack of promotion/succession plan and

Law Firm

Associate Lawyer

I responded to a ZSA job posting and dealt with Orit resulting in being placed as an Associate Lawyer. Orit was kind, helpful, and cheerful throughout my dealings with her which resulted in an excellent experience. It was most helpful that based on my experience, personality, and personal history, Orit knew that I would likely

Law Firm

Sue Haran

I have been working with ZSA for over 5 years and they placed me in my previous roles. I dealt with Kareyn and was placed as a Senior Law Clerk. Kareyn was excellent and very helpful in getting back to me with details pertaining to next steps with the client. I have used other recruiters

Senior Law Clerk | Brokerage Company

Associate

ZSA has sent me emails over the years when interesting opportunities arise. I dealt with Mike and Amrit and was placed as an associate. Amrit and Mike are both very organized, knowledgeable, candid, and my experience with them was excellent. I have used other recruiters in the past but ZSA has been the most helpful.

Law Firm

Partner

I was placed as a Partner at a Bay Street firm by Orit Sinai. My experience with Orit was excellent!  She was responsive and very encouraging, and I felt certain that she was fully engaged with the process. Orit had also previously worked at the firm and her knowledge was incredible helpful that they were

Law Firm

Associate

I was referred to ZSA by a friend and did not make efforts to find a job independently before contacting ZSA. I experience dealing with Orit was excellent, and I was placed as an associate. Orit is well connected, organized, professional and efficient, but above all, she clearly had my best interests at heart, which

Law Firm

Stephen Jaggers

I was placed as a senior law clerk and dealt with Kareyn. I have been working with Kareyn for a couple of years, and she was my absolute go-to person when I was looking for a new opportunity. My experience with her was excellent. It is difficult to put into words how grateful I am

Senior Corporate Law Clerk | Real Estate Agency

Legal Clerk

ZSA is one of the top legal recruitment agencies in Canada, and I found them through Google (as ZSA shows up in the top ten results). I was placed as a Legal Clerk and dealt with Kareyn Gauthier. She has been consistently kind, responsive and courteous which made me feel very comfortable and welcome. I

Home Builder Company

Tax Associate

ZSA reached out to me on behalf of their client resulting in my being placed as Tax Associate. I had an excellent experience with Travis and he was extremely responsive and positive throughout. He also helped me by providing practical advice based on his experience, which reassured me when I had to make decisions. I

Law Firm

General Counsel

I was placed as a General Counsel and dealt with Edward Cohen. I reached out to ZSA and applied as they were the exclusive recruiter for this position. My experience with Edward was excellent, and he was very professional from the beginning and took the time to answer all of the questions I had in

Vehicle Sales Regulator

Senior Advisor

I was placed as a Senior Advisor and had an excellent experience with Ed. Expectation management and communication are fundamental skills in this industry, and Ed has certainly mastered them. It was an incredibly smooth process, which is not something you can usually say about the job interviewing process. Ed was far superior to other

Consumer Credit Reporting Agency

WSIB Paralegal

I was placed as a paralegal and had an excellent experience dealing with Kareyn. I had previously not dealt with recruiters but responded to a ZSA posting. Kareyn brought great value to the hiring process in that she was able to connect me with the founder of the law firm for an interview and immediately

Law Firm

Sara Yousefi

I was placed as senior legal counsel and dealt with Warren. I engaged ZSA because I needed help landing my first in-house role. Prior to contacting ZSA, I was applying to jobs through LinkedIn. I had an excellent experience. Warren was very knowledgeable, professional, attentive, helpful and quick to respond to any questions or concerns

Senior Legal Counsel | Foodservice company

Associate

I was placed as an associate and dealt with Orit. I have had a close relationship with Orit for the last year or so, and have always kept in contact with possible opportunities. While some opportunities didn’t always feel like the right fit, Orit was always there to make sure opportunities were presented. Prior to

Law Firm

Associate

I was placed as an associate and dealt with Mike, who was referred to me by a former colleague. Prior to reaching out to ZSA, I had only applied to one firm and this was my first involvement with a recruiter. My experience with Mike was excellent. He was very quick, efficient, and responsive and

Legal Services Company

Personal Injury Lawyer

I reached out to Orit through a ZSA Linkedin posting resulting in being placed as a personal injury lawyer. I had not dealt with a recruiter before and my experience was excellent. Orit was very kind, enthusiastic, responsive, and helpful in securing me an interview as well as communication thereafter and execution of the employment

Law Firm

Associate Counsel

I was placed as an Associate Counsel and engaged ZSA after seeing a posting of interest and contacted Mike. My experience was excellent as Mike took the initiative to put together lists of firms for me, and then would reach out to the ones that I approved. This saved me a ton of time which

Law Firm

Junior Lawyer

I reached out to ZSA as they appeared to be a credible company with solid contacts in the industry and really didn’t take any steps on my own due to time constraints. I was placed as a Junior Lawyer and my experience dealing with Orit was excellent. She provided exceptional insights about possible employment opportunities

Injury Law Firm

Junior Associate

I was placed as a Junior Associate and dealt with Orit. I wanted to find a junior associate position and saw a posting by ZSA on the weekly Ontario Court Report. I thought it was a good idea to engage with a recruiter and, prior to ZSA, I was applying for jobs through postings on

Law Firm

Office Coordinator

I was placed as an Office Coordinator and dealt with Kareyn. I applied online looking for a job and they reached out to me. My experience with Kareyn was excellent. She was very warm and welcoming; she was extremely understanding; and, she made sure to answer all my questions. She was also very kind, helpful,

Law School

Legal Counsel

I was placed in a Legal Counsel role although I engaged ZSA for another role. I had a good conversation with Orit about my candidacy for that role and, although I was not eligible for that role, our conversation was good as Orit asked me what I was looking for in a role and asked

Transport Company

Associate Counsel

I was placed as an Associate Counsel and dealt with Orit. I engaged ZSA for assistance in securing a junior real estate or corporate position. Before contacting ZSA, I had been networking with lawyers and recruiters. I had a good experience with Orit and appreciated her awareness of the job posting and updates on my

Community Center

Associate

I was placed as an Associate and dealt with Travis. I had been passively reviewing Job postings in the Ontario reports and reviewing opportunities raised for me by other recruiters. Travis contacted me on LinkedIn, and my experience with him was excellent. I worked with him for over a year, and he was very understanding

Law Firm

Associate

ZSA engaged me, and I dealt with Orit, resulting in being placed as an Associate. My experience with her was excellent, and she was a pleasure to work with. I found her insight and knowledge very valuable and helpful throughout the process.

Law Firm

Senior Law Clerk

I was placed as a Senior Law Clerk and dealt with Kareyn. I saw positions ZSA had for a job on LinkedIn, even though I had applied for numerous positions on LinkedIn with no response. My experience was excellent as Kareyn provided immediate contact and was very professional and courteous. ZSA gave me the impression

Investment Management Company

Law Clerk

I was placed as a law clerk and dealt with Kareyn. I emailed ZSA and the team readily responded. My experience was excellent with clear, honest and timely feedback by Kareyn which helped me focus in giving my best in interviews. She was prompt & timely; she responded with humility; and, she was extremely supportive

District Heating Company

Senior Law Clerk

I was placed as a senior law clerk and dealt with Kareyn. I engaged with ZSA because of their excellent reputation. Kareyn went above and beyond to get me the job I wanted. She even coached me on the job interview process and put my mind at ease. She told me exactly what to expect

Investment Management Company

Senior Counsel, Claims Litigation

I was placed as Senior Counsel, Claims Litigation.  I had seen a job posted by ZSA on Linkedin and had worked with Amrit Rai on a previous posting before.  Amrit was very helpful, excellent to deal with, and responsive.  She was supportive; she provided good feedback and clarity throughout the process; and, she is a

Insurance Company

Senior Law Clerk

I was contacted by Kareyn and was placed as a Senior Law Clerk. My experience with her was excellent, and I was kept updated in every step of the process. Kareyn was very professional and a pleasure to deal with. She brought great value to the process by being so helpful and professional, and I

Real Estate Investment Trust Company

Associate

I was placed as an Associate. I tried to find a job through personal networking and cold applications for a long time. I had heard that another foreign-trained lawyer who had luck with Mike, so I reached out. My experience was excellent in that he was calm and kind and took a methodical approach to

Law Firm

Legal Counsel

I was placed as Legal Counsel and dealt with Orit Sinai. I engaged with ZSA because I was unsatisfied with the recruiter with whom I was previously conversing. My experience, overall, was exemplary. I enjoyed the entire process and was very lucky to have found Orit. Orit provided colour on every single posting I considered,

Supermarket Company

Senior Law Clerk

I dealt with Kareyn Gauthier and was placed as a Senior Law Clerk. I had worked with ZSA previously, so reached out when I considered looking for a new position – I had only applied to one other job on my own. Kareyn was excellent and with me every step of the way. She encouraged

Real Estate Investment Trust Company

Corporate Legal Counsel

I was placed as Corporate Legal Counsel and had an excellent experience with Travis. Travis, as usual, proactively referred this opening to me. In particular, and most appreciative of Travis, is his response to inquiries and the promptness with which he does so. As well, despite being engaged by, and acting for the client, Travis

Steel Company

Legal Counsel

I was placed as a Legal Counsel and dealt with Orit. I have worked with other recruiters in the past who reached out to me but found many more opportunities with ZSA, and Orit was not at all pushy about any job. Orit was awesome –  she was super approachable; she was always quick with

Associate Counsel

I was placed as an Associate Counsel and dealt with Orit. I had reached out to a few recruiters before engaging ZSA but I found that ZSA made a significantly better effort to place me in a position that I was interested in compared to other recruitment firms. Orit was excellent and a pleasure to

Senior Law Clerk / Governance Specialist

Kareyn had reached out to me about an opportunity, and I was placed as a Senior Law Clerk/Governance Specialist. Kareyn stands out as one of the best recruiters I have come across during my career. She is highly-effective at narrowing down the needs of candidates and paring them with the right opportunities. Kareyn is prompt

Director, Legal

I was placed in a Director, Legal role and have been using Orit on and off throughout my legal career. My experience with her was excellent.  Orit was quick, enthusiastic and responsive – always taking my questions or concerns seriously throughout the process.  The most important thing I find is that the recruiter be straightforward

Legal Director

I was placed as a Legal Director and dealt with Kareyn. I engaged ZSA because I was seeking for opportunities in the legal space and had applied to several roles prior to contacting ZSA. This was my first experience with a recruiter. My experience with Kareyn was excellent, and, in addition to being responsive, she

Andrea Vaides

I was placed as a law clerk and dealt with Kareyn Gauthier. I saw that ZSA was the recruiting agent for one of the job postings that I wanted to apply to. Kareyn was excellent an made sure that the hiring process from start to finish ran as smoothly as possible. It was of great

Associate

I was placed as an associate and dealt with Orit Sinai. I was contacted by Warren in 2019, and then by Orit later in 2020. I liked Warren and ZSA and also really liked Orit, so I kept in touch with her over time and she helped me find this position. My experience with her

Privacy Specialist

I was placed as a Privacy Specialist and dealt with Kareyn who contacted me. Kareyn was easy to work with, always available, and was timely in her responses to all my inquiries. I appreciated that Kareyn was able to walk me through the process and give me updates/status at all times.

Law Clerk

I was placed as a Law Clerk and dealt with Kareyn Gauthier. I have had excellent guidance and successful placement from ZSA in the past; however, post-COVID, I needed assistance again and contacted them. Kareyn had a good discussion with me about the type of role I was hoping to find and linked me with

Partner

I was placed as a partner and dealt with Warren and Orit. When I made the decision to move, given the fundamental importance of the decision to my career, I wanted to hire a firm that I considered to be the best in the industry, and based on my experiences, ZSA met the bill. I

Legal Counsel, Eastern Canadian Operations

I was placed in the position of Legal Counsel, Eastern Canadian Operations and dealt with Travis Usher. I responded to an ad in the Ontario Reports by emailing Travis Usher and attaching my resume. Travis contacted me and presented me with options in addition to those advertised in the ORs, which matched my experience and

Sukhjit Chana

I was placed as a real estate law clerk and dealt with Kareyn Gauthier. Kareyn was excellent. She  made the whole process so easy and comfortable for me. If I had any questions at any time of the day, Kareyn answered them for me whether it was via email or phone call after working hours.

Associate General Counsel

I was placed as an Associate General Counsel and dealt with consultant Orit Sinai. I engaged ZSA to advance my career and had made several applications at other firms. My experience with her was excellent and I found her transparency, responsiveness, and insight into the position very valuable and helpful. I have used other recruiters

Managing Counsel

I was placed as Managing Counsel and dealt with Warren Bongard. I engaged ZSA and was asked to apply through them. My experience with Warren was excellent and he was very responsive and approachable. He took the time to get to know me; he kept me updated on the recruitment process; and, I really liked

Duane Booth

I was placed as a Legal Affairs Officer and dealt with Kareyn Gauthier. Previously, I had been conducting my own searches and ZSA reached out to me on LinkedIn about this opportunity. Kareyn was outstanding throughout the process and kept me up to date while consistently following up on things I needed to do. I

Sébastien Lafrance

ZSA is unlike any other agency, and Dominique Tardif is certainly in it for something! Mrs. Tardif constantly strives to give the best of herself in her work by ensuring, to any extent possible and reasonable, that the expectations of the job seeker are met. I received attentive service, rigorous follow-ups and a real understanding

Former Legal Counsel | Heenan

Sébastien Lafrance

ZSA is unlike any other agency, and Dominique Tardif is certainly in it for something! Mrs. Tardif constantly strives to give the best of herself in her work by ensuring, to any extent possible and reasonable, that the expectations of the job seeker are met. I received attentive service, rigorous follow-ups and a real understanding

Former Legal Counsel | Heenan

Teresa Tropea

I saw a posting in the ORs, and contacted Warren Bongard to discuss further. Warren was great in all respects: timely, accommodating to my schedule, he followed-up and kept me in the loop throughout the process. I have used other recruiters in the past, and while both experiences were positive, ZSA seemed better aware of

Vanguard Investments

Miriam Tepperman

It was an excellent experience working with Warren! Warren had the foresight to match me with a complementary firm with a niche focus, which I would not have considered before. Warren was a very helpful resource throughout the recruitment process and very encouraging. I would definitely recommend ZSA’s services.

Sara Diament

I really enjoyed working with Warren! He was very straight forward and found opportunities that were perfectly suited to my interests and expectations. Warren is very professional and I appreciate all of his hard work.

Steve Watson

Warren Bongard assisted me in obtaining the Associate Chief Counsel position at John Deere Credit. Overall, working with Warren was excellent! He provided me with advice and guidance at each stage of the process. I would definitely use ZSA again!

Associate Chief Counsel | John Deere Credit

Anonymous Candidate

I contacted ZSA because I had used Warren Bongard in the past. I did contact another recruiter, but did not proceed with them. Warren is excellent in every respect. He understands the market, he understands your needs and he knows the right strategy. He is also a believer and will never give up. He is

Adrian Liu

It was excellent working with Caitlyn and Siobhan! I heard from them regularly, which showed me that they were thinking of me and looking out for opportunities for me. ZSA was more pro-active than other recruitment companies I have used in the past, and I highly recommend them!

Remissa Hirji

I had contacted Travis previously, and reached out again after seeing an ad in the ORs for this position. Travis was great – helpful, responsive and had good insight/info about the firm that he shared prior to my first interview that I was able to incorporate in my answers. My experience with ZSA was excellent

Sotos LLP

Angelina Mason

Travis brought highly valued collaboration and insight into the search process. This included providing feedback on my résumé, a sense of the market, and, of course, presenting appropriate opportunities based on his having a thorough understanding of me as a candidate. Similarly, when supporting me as a candidate for a role, he was able to

General Counsel and Vice President | Canadian Bankers Association

Mariana Fonar

From the very beginning Travis was responsive, candid, pleasant, and truly made an effort to help me find the right job, unlike many other recruiters I have worked with. He was very supportive of me, even as a more junior candidate, and I felt like he really cared. I was confident knowing that ZSA was

Jessica Spratley

I have had some interaction with other recruiters in the past but have now landed three amazing positions as a direct result of the efforts of ZSA. Although I hope to be at Rogers for the long haul, I would work with ZSA again. I will continue to recommend ZSA to anyone who needs assistance

Rogers Communications

Anonymous

Sanoja is always so responsive to emails and great at keeping me updated on the status of the position. I found the communication between us particularly helpful. I would use the services of ZSA again. Thanks for everything!

Law Clerk

Anonymous

Amrit had good insight as to the details of the offer, and what the employer was really looking for, in addition to having some great interview tips. I have used other recruiters in the past, but would return to ZSA as they seem to focus just as much on the potential candidates as they do

Ingrid Larochelle

Dominique handled my job search process with great professionalism and efficiency. She was able to identify the perfect job opportunity. I definitely appreciated the valuable experience and knowledge Dominique’s team offered through the whole process and would recommend Dominique to any legal professional seeking advice and support when looking for an opportunity.

Legal Counsel | Imperial Tobacco Canada

Randi Korzinstone

I was very satisfied by my experience working with Dominique. She really took the time to understand what I was looking for in a new job. I was also very pleased that she always made an effort to reply to my inquiries and return my calls promptly, so that no opportunity went ignored. I am

Formerly at Pinsky, Zelman, Segal, Santillo

Karine Joizil

Dominique understands your needs and is able to appreciate what opportunities suit you. Her knowledge of the market is certainly a added value. She is also very clever and provides good advices throughout the recruitment process. I will always be thankful for what she has done for myself.

Former Lawyer – Belleau Lapointe

Elise St-Jean

ZSA is renowned for the professionalism of its consultants and its level of expertise in the legal recruitment field. As a former recruitment professional, I can appreciate the level of thorough knowledge of their recruiter, Dominique Tardif. ZSA understands the client’s needs, responsibilities, work environment, industry sector, etc. ZSA is sure to identify candidates that

Former Resources Manager | AVEOS

Pierre Girard

Given her knowledge of the field, Myriam gave me the opportunity to explore new career paths and to start a new profession. Her thoroughness, availability, dedication and enthusiasm are qualities that will definitely allow her to make her mark in the upcoming years. I strongly recommend her.

Proposal Writer | Borden Ladner Gervais

Lydia Pilch

Warren had originally reached out to me with a prospective opportunity in 2012 and we maintained semi-regular telephone contact since then about prospective placements. I was not otherwise looking for a change, but Warren always had interesting prospects for my consideration. My experience with ZSA has been excellent – Warren is professional, engaging, knowledgeable and

McMillan LLP

Janine de Villiers

I had previously worked with ZSA and was so impressed with the service I received that I didn’t hesitate to contact ZSA this time. They are professional and also very caring. They took the trouble to connect with me and find out what I was looking for. Compared to other recruiters, ZSA is by far

Angelique Filax

My experience using ZSA has been very positive. My consultant Lana was amazing! She was very discerning about what she presented to me, and provided helpful feedback throughout the process. I have tried other recruiters and always come back to ZSA! They have an excellent reputation in the legal industry, and no one else has

Colleen Chang

I was placed into a legal administrative assistant position. ZSA was quick to reply to my emails and was always there to answer any questions I had along the way. I really appreciated how quickly they communicated with both my potential employer and I whenever an issue arose. Without ZSA, I know I wouldn’t have

Legal Administrative Assistant

Peter Torn

I contacted ZSA after becoming aware of a rare position in Victoria BC. Working with ZSA was excellent! They were straightforward, pragmatic, honest, and timely. I have used another recruiter in the past, but found that ZSA seems to better understand lawyers and is able to match legal skills with client needs.

Isabelle Breton

I wish to thank Dominique for reaching out to me although we were not in contact for some years. Dominique has always demonstrated a fair balance between the needs of her clients and my expectations as a candidate in order to achieve the perfect fit. Inevitably, Dominique is able to facilitate the recruiting process due

Senior Legal Counsel | Downstream at Suncor Energy Inc.

Natalie Yeung

After job seeking through temp agencies who failed to follow-up, and on my own without success, I reached out to ZSA. Working with Sanoja was an excellent experience – she is very professional and knew exactly which position would suit me. She was able to take my education background and my previous work experience into

Emergent Technologies

Daniel Hammond

I was pleased that ZSA was advertising for a position of interest in Vancouver. My ZSA Consultant was great to work with! I appreciate ZSA’s honesty and the dedication provided to their clients and job applicants. I found that working with a local ZSA Consultant permitted me to be considered more seriously by the prospective

Antoinette Messina

I had worked with ZSA in the past – they are always pleasant, informative and thorough; their staff actually care and listen to what you are looking for, going above and beyond their capacity to find a good match. Amber made me feel at ease knowing that I was in good hands and that she

Rose Marie Lee

I was looking for a more senior level position, and felt that ZSA would help connect me with a great firm and ensure a good fit. I had applied for postings I had seen on my own, but I either never got an interview or when I had taken the job, the firm did not

Louise Meegan

ZSA have been the most helpful recruitment company I have ever dealt with. Very efficient service from the initial introduction phone call, to the final ‘congrats’ email, ZSA exceeded my expectations and I will certainly recommend ZSA to my contacts. Working with Warren, Lana and Sanoja brought great value to the process as they kept

Remissa Hirji

I had contacted Travis previously, and reached out again after seeing an ad in the ORs for this position. Travis was great – helpful, responsive and had good insight/info about the firm that he shared prior to my first interview that I was able to incorporate in my answers. My experience with ZSA was excellent

Sotos LLP

Suzanne Cuthbert

I was looking for a Legal Assistant role, and contacted ZSA because of their good reputation in Vancouver. They were amazing every step of the way! They were supportive and very knowledgeable as well as quick to respond to calls or emails. I can’t say enough great things about my experience with ZSA. ZSA is

Jane Holmes

Oriana was excellent! Her interview tips were particularly helpful. I would definitely use ZSA’s services again.

Patrick Poyner

ZSA contacted me regarding a position they thought would be a great fit. They were very encouraging and positive in our initial contacts and interview. They provided me with great insight on preparing for interviews, tips on the interview process, and advice on negotiating salary and benefits, which I found very helpful. My experience with

Anonymous

I reached out to ZSA in search of a more stable opportunity, where I connected with Amrit who was fantastic in every way. She ended up pitching several opportunities to me, the last of which was the perfect match for what I was looking for. She kept me up to date throughout the entire process,

Ashley Taylor

I was placed as a Legal Assistant with the help of my ZSA Consultant. Everyone at ZSA was very helpful and always positive. Even when I felt discouraged at times, they always reassured me and managed to make me feel better and motivated to continue my search. Over the few months I’ve been in contact

Winnie Hosoya

I was contacted by Amber, miraculously right when I was about to contact ZSA – I have always loved using them for my employment needs. Amber was extremely smart, caring, attentive and seems to have an excellent sense in matching candidates with the right firm! It was such a painless and fast job search process.

McCarthy Tétrault LLP

S.C.

ZSA made sure that they had a complete understanding of what I was looking for, took the time to identify my strengths and weaknesses, and made great recommendations on positions available. Even after I successfully landed the position, they there to help me out with anything I needed. They were very patient and provided me

Legal Assistant

Debbie Fung

Since the early 2000s, if I were ever seeking new employment, I have always contacted ZSA, or applied to job postings on their website knowing that I would receive prompt and efficient service. Sanoja provided excellent communication in updating me on the status of my application and answered all of my questions very efficiently. I

Russell Investments

Anne Grignon

If you are looking for your dream job, I strongly recommend you call Myriam. She knows how to accompany you throughout your search, she’s dynamic, professional and meticulous. She won’t let you down. Thank you Myriam!

Paralegal | Westcliff Management

Jean-Sébastien Élie

As a notary, I was offered a career opportunity in a field that I hadn’t even considered before. I owe it to Dominique Tardif and the other members of the ZSA team. They were able to meet both my personal expectations and those of my new employer by getting us in contact. I was impressed

Notary | Gascon & Associés

Karine Joizil

Dominique understands your needs and is able to appreciate what opportunities suit you. Her knowledge of the market is certainly a added value. She is also very clever and provides good advices throughout the recruitment process. I will always be thankful for what she has done for myself.

Former Lawyer | Belleau Lapointe

Mihaela Baesu

Of all the recruiters I met, Myriam was one of a kind. Professional and efficient, she has a gift to match her candidates with the most suitable employers based on their skills, experience and personality. I wholeheartedly recommend her.

Paralegal | Kaufman Laramée

K.S.

With ZSA’s help, I was hired as a Corporate Immigration Lawyer. ZSA provided excellent service! I was delighted that their services did not simply end when I was offered a position. They went beyond their duties by contacting me after I was offered the position to make sure everything went smoothly and to make sure

Nathalia Moise

Myriam Lapierre is a very supportive consultant. She’s a good listener and her good will, expertise and enthusiasm allowed me to transition into my new job smoothly. She gave me fair and smart advice, which lead me to make the right decisions. She went above and beyond my expectations. I truly appreciated my experience with

Legal Assistant | McCarthy Tétrault

Teresa Tropea

I saw a posting in the ORs, and contacted Warren Bongard to discuss further. Warren was great in all respects: timely, accommodating to my schedule, he followed-up and kept me in the loop throughout the process. I have used other recruiters in the past, and while both experiences were positive, ZSA seemed better aware of

Vanguard Investments

Z.H.

I am now an Associate Counsel at a national firm, responsible for the China practice. I engaged ZSA before, in 2004, when I was placed at then Lang Michener. I reached out to ZSA as I thought ZSA had the resources and expertise I needed. I had a very good experience working with ZSA. First,

Robert Forderer

I had contacted Lana Driscoll regarding ZSA’s ad, and was pleased that communications were fast and professional. When I had questions about the process I knew who I could reach out to. Lana kept me involved and informed throughout the process – I was quickly made aware of where in the process my application was,

Greg Monforton & Partners

M.J.

I worked with ZSA on my transition between private practice firms. They were extremely helpful in educating me on the process, preparing me for the various interviews and emphasizing my skills to my new employer. Their attention to my application was thorough and fulsome and it was a pleasure working with ZSA in my last

Angelina Mason

It was clear from our initial interview that Travis was not only very knowledgeable, but also highly engaged and committed in his work. I remember walking away feeling very optimistic even though I knew that the process would not happen overnight. I appreciated Travis’ efforts throughout to present appropriate opportunities and his always following up.

General Counsel and Vice President | Canadian Bankers Association

Michael Colwell, Insurance defence litigation associate

I was hired as an insurance defence litigation associate (mid-level). Before contacting ZSA, I solicited several insurance defence law firms myself. I engaged ZSA primarily in order to capitalize on ZSA’s market knowledge. Secondarily, I engaged ZSA because of direct recruitment efforts ZSA could make on my behalf. I expected that my candidacy would be

Stéphane Leduc

I was hired in an In-house Legal position in the Financing and Capital Markets group. I contacted ZSA after seeing an ad for the position in the Ontario Reports. Overall, my experience in working with ZSA was very good! They were very personable and always available. They kept me in the loop in terms of

Laurie Hébert-Seynnett

What a chance to have been contacted by Myriam! She is devoted, professional, always available and has a good ear. She helped me find a job in a totally new field and gave me great advice. A big thank you to her and I would recommend her without a doubt!

Legal Assistant | McCarthy Tétrault

Basil Bansal

Before contacting Amrit Rai at ZSA, I was exploring new opportunities. I had applied to other hiring firms and directly to firms in Alberta and BC. Amrit was excellent – she promptly answered my questions, returned my phone calls and emails. All-in-all, stellar service. I work and live in Alberta. I don’t think I would

Nixon Wenger

Patrick Sullivan

I was contacted by Mike Race at ZSA on behalf of Osler’s regarding a specific role. My experience working with him was excellent. Mike is a very smart, informed and socially savvy recruitment professional. He was very thoughtful and understanding in regards to the considerations and concerns I had in meeting with my new firm

Osler Hoskin & Harcourt LLP

Justin Louie

I saw a posting on the ZSA website I was interested in. I contacted Mike Race to discuss further – he was very good at keeping me updated on the status of opportunities as well as providing meaningful feedback. I found Mike’s ability to communicate clearly, effectively and on a timely basis was of great

Ensign Energy Services

Phil Parkinson

I was hired to act as the head of Canadian tax for Chubb Insurance in the role of Tax Manager.  I contacted ZSA to apply for this specific position. Chris acted as the liaison between me and the HR manager at Chubb Insurance. He also negotiated on my behalf my compensation after we had agreed

Jessica Spratley

I have a 10-year, long standing relationship with ZSA and was contacted by Sanoja Desa regarding a potential role. My experience was excellent. Sanoja was fantastic to work with. She promptly answered any questions I sent her way, she helped to negotiate vacation days ahead of the contract coming through and did her best to

Rogers Communications

Richard Scott

I wanted to look at positions across Canada and contacted Mike Race with ZSA because he operates in Toronto, Vancouver and Calgary. I hadn’t used a recruiter in the past but my experience was excellent. Mike was very knowledgeable, professional personable and timely in his responses. I would definitely use ZSA’s services again.

Katy Pitch

I contacted Warren Bongard at ZSA after seeing an ad in the Ontario Reports. I hadn’t used a recruiter before and my experience with ZSA was excellent. Warren had great knowledge of the firm and acted as a sounding board for my questions and concerns. I would definitely use ZSA’s services again.

Wildeboer Dellelce

Jason Lewis

I engaged the services of ZSA after I had seen a posting on their website I was interested in. My experience with ZSA was excellent – Warren Bongard contacted me and assisted in securing my position as Senior Legal Counsel, helped me negotiate salary and benefits and gave me advice I may not have received

Jill Schierer

I was hired for a Litigation Legal Assistant Position. I was looking to leave my current position and found the job posting on Indeed.  I contacted ZSA regarding the position through e-mail. They were wonderful! After speaking with them on the phone, I left the telephone conversation feeling like they knew exactly what I wanted out

Litigation Paralegal | Bennett Jones

Omja Kakpovbia

I was hired in a Legal Assistant/Paralegal position. I would rate my experience with ZSA a 10. They made themselves very available for me in terms of questions and were excellent in communicating my wishes and concerns to the employer. They seemed very engaged in ensuring both parties were completely satisfied. I have used other

Plaintiff PI PLG | Rodin Law Firm

Barbara Bernal

My ZSA Consultant was Sanoja Desa. She found me a temporary legal administrative position, and afterwards the company offered me a permanent job as a Legal Executive Assistant. I am very grateful to Sanoja for her help in finding me this role – I found her support during and after the process to be exemplary,

Legal Executive Assistant | Peartree Financial

Alexis Fitzjohn

I was looking for a new employer as I was not happy in my current position. I had contacted other placement firms as well as applied via LinkedIn, ILCO and other job sites directly with employers before enlisting the services of ZSA and Sanoja Desa. Sanoja was responsive and sent my resume out to many

Formerly at Miller Thomson LLP

Valéry Zamuner

Dominique does a remarkable job in the field of legal recruitment in Montreal. Her approach is both extremely professional and very personal. She listens to the needs of the companies she represents, but also to the candidates looking for new challenges. Her availability and knowledge of the industry make her a value-added partner for any

Former Vice President Legal Affairs and Corporate Secretary | WSP

Sue Russwurm

I was recently placed by Sanoja Desa into a new position. I had initially applied to a different job opening on the ZSA website, but Sanoja contacted me to discuss my qualifications and other opportunities which led to this successful placement. Overall, working with Sanoja was excellent! She was very pleasant to talk too and

Business and Legal Affairs Clerk | VICE Media

Marc-Alexandre Poirier, Formerly at Baker & McKenzie | Hong Kong

I was quite happy practicing law at Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg (Montreal) but had always wondered what it would be like working in a major business centre like Hong Kong, the financial hub of the world’s fastest growing economy. It was for this reason that I approached ZSA and sought their assistance. They were

Anonymous, Law Clerk

Sanoja is always so responsive to emails and great at keeping me updated on the status of the position. I found the communication between us particularly helpful. I would use the services of ZSA again. Thanks for everything!

Evelyne Kostanska

I was looking for an associate position in commercial real estate. I used a different recruiter a few years ago, and was referred to Lana by a colleague. Lana was a pleasure to deal with! She always made herself available and was quick to respond to any inquiries I had. She was very honest, and

Samantha Kernahan, Former Partner | McLennan Ross LLP

I recently changed the direction of my legal career by seeking a place in private practice after years as in-house counsel. Without the assistance of ZSA’s Calgary office, my transition to a practice that fit with my goals and personal values would not have been possible. They were highly attentive to my needs and sought

Randi Korzinstone

I was very satisfied by my experience working with Dominique. She really took the time to understand what I was looking for in a new job. I was also very pleased that she always made an effort to reply to my inquiries and return my calls promptly, so that no opportunity went ignored. I am

Formerly at Pinsky, Zelman, Segal, Santillo

Meghan O`Neil

It was a pleasure dealing with Lana. She was very helpful and accommodating. Lana made corresponding with my potential employer much easier. She also provided valuable insight during the contract negotiation stage. I trusted her advice!

Brittany Holmes

I reached out to ZSA because of their strong relationships with law firms, and their familiarity with a variety of legal work environments. I trusted ZSA to handle the process, as I was working during my job search, which eased my concerns from the beginning. I was impressed at how quickly the ZSA team was

Legal Administrative Assistant

Linda Alexiou

I contacted ZSA because they offer more job opportunities in the legal field than other recruitment companies. Lana found me a job as a Legal Assistant. Lana was very professional and it was an excellent experience working with her! She acted with promptness in assisting me during the hiring process. Lana was regularly touching base

Legal Assistant

Will Randall

ZSA treated me with courtesy when I sought a new position practising law. They responded promptly, and had the time to discuss the benefits and challenges in moving law firms. ZSA handled my entire search and the job acceptance in confidence. I was very pleased with everyone at ZSA. I would recommend ZSA to other

Formerly at Davis LLP | Edmonton

Mariana Fonar

I initially contacted Travis after seeing ZSA’s posting for a job that was not the best fit for me, but began working with him on other opportunities. Travis took the time to get to know me and my background. He encouraged me to follow-up and told me he would do the same, and he actually

Candidate at Top Regional Firm

I recently changed the direction of my legal career by seeking a place in private practice after years as in-house counsel. Without the assistance of ZSA’s Calgary office, my transition to a practice that fit with my goals and personal values would not have been possible. They were highly attentive to my needs and sought

Noori Dumas

ZSA remained in contact, gave great advice, followed through, and represented me well. They also provided valuable background information on the firm I was interested in. I have used other recruitment agencies before, and ZSA is my favourite mainly because of the friendly staff.

Julia Ruttan

I was looking for work and engaged ZSA. I was very impressed with their professionalism. I would definitely recommend ZSA to others!

J Liz Freedman

During my lengthy job search I had the occasion to work with various legal recruiters (hired by potential employers) and Dominique was by far the most organized, resourceful, helpful and caring recruiter I came across. Dominique has sound judgment, excellent instincts and innate people skills, and even though she was often retained by the employer,

Previously at Rio Tinto Alcan Inc.

Jessica Bookman

Warren and Siobhan were excellent! I was looking for supplementary contract work, and they found me a great position as Contract Counsel. Since it was an unadvertised position, I would not have known about it without their help. I haven’t had success with any other recruitment agency before and will definitely use ZSA again.

Mark Ng

Dominique changed my view of what a legal recruiter is like. I have used her expertise both as a client and a candidate, and have in each case been very satisfied with the results. She cares about fit, and presented only quality matches. In terms of communication and managing the recruitment process, Dominique was always

Former Chief Canadian Counsel | AmerisourceBergen

Lacy Lia

I was looking for a Law Clerk position and sent my resume to ZSA after seeing the online job posting. My ZSA Consultant Lana was very helpful with the process and very quick to act. I felt comfortable communicating with the employer through Lana. She made me feel very confident, and was very personable and

Ladan Nassiry

I cannot find proper words to explain the professionalism of Dominique Tardif. I believe it is something innate to her. Wherever and in whatever capacity she works, her diligent and serious professionalism will shine. She understood my distress and urgency of my job search. At the same time, she was able to keep me well

Former Senior Legal Counsel | Praxair Canada, Inc.

Fina Lacireno

I was contacted by Laura after updating my LinkedIn profile. I was only interested in a part-time position in my area of expertise and Laura contacted me with the perfect position. Laura knew that I was being very particular about what type of employment opportunity I was looking for and did not try to place

Getz Prince Wells LLP

Winnie Ng

Amber assisted me with the search for a paralegal role. Amber was excellent! She provided me with lots of support throughout the entire process. She was also very helpful with coordinating the timing of several interviews. I would use ZSA’s services again.

Dentons

Lauren Lefcoe

I worked with Warren when interviewing for a legal counsel position. Warren was excellent. He was particularly helpful in coordinating the logistics of my offer package. I would definitely use ZSA’s services again and recommend ZSA.

OpenText Corporation

Ana-Lucia Bochet

My experience with Laura Stanley at ZSA was fantastic! I felt that she was there for me on every step of my job search! Best experience ever with a recruitment agency.

Mid-Level Associate Placement

I worked with Warren Bongard and Orit Sinai, who were both exceptional from start to finish. They were interested in understanding my goals and objectives and responsive in answering my questions along the way. They made the whole process as painless as possible. I particularly appreciated the fact that they spent the time to explain

Borden Ladner Gervais LLP

O. Oshen

Orit and Warren totally owned my search and presented amazing opportunities in quick succession. (I dare say I almost could not keep up!) The team was very professional and had a calmness that showed a deep familiarity with the hiring process. I have dealt with several other recruiters, including outside Canada. In comparison, ZSA is

Legal Counsel

Sue Haran

I have been working with ZSA for about 2 years to help me source a permanent role in corporate securities. Working with Sanoja has been an excellent experience – she has been very helpful over the years in trying to secure me roles that she felt would be a good fit. Every time I followed

DRI Capital Inc.

Dan McGruder

I had worked successfully with ZSA in the past in addition to applying on my own. ZSA was able to propose a position that was not generally advertised and would otherwise not have been available to me. Working with Lana and Siobhan was a very good experience – I got the first job that was

PearTree Canada

Catherine Lechter

It was a real pleasure working with Dominique. She was very supportive and encouraging during the time I was in search of a new opportunity. In the end was able to help me find a new position. I was most impressed with her patience to review the job posting with me to make sure that

Skilled Legal Strategist for Business, Intent on Protecting or Defending Corporate Assets and Managing Exposure to Risks

Rhona Humphreys

ZSA was part of my job search after several months of seeking work. My experience working with Sanoja was excellent – she is friendly, professional and courteous. She was very communicative, and was helpful in prepping me for interviews. Although I have used other recruiters in the past,  I felt that ZSA took me seriously,

K Hannaford Barristers

Wayne Lewis

I contacted ZSA seeking career guidance and placement and my experience with Warren was excellent. I always felt like I was being considered as he checked in consistently with me. Warren was able to set up meetings with firms that were within my scope of interest – I never felt like I was being forced

Beard Winter LLP

Claudia Batista

I applied for this position through LinkedIn, and was contacted by Travis. He was knowledgeable about the position, and very attentive to what I was looking for, keeping me up to date with the interview process. While I have worked with other recruiters in the past, Travis was excellent at keeping me informed of what

Coachman Insurance

Ryan Moneo

Orit reached out to me on LinkedIn. Working with her was excellent and she was amazing in taking the time to speak with me over the phone and helping me through the interview process. I was extremely fortunate to have Orit’s help as she found a great position for me. What I found particularly helpful

Associate | Diamond & Diamond Lawyers

Nazila Rostami

I had contacted ZSA a couple of years ago with respect to a job posting and ended up meeting with Warren. Recently, his colleague (Orit) contacted me to confirm my interest in a new role. I was impressed that they still had my resume on file to be able to consider me for opportunities. Orit

Victoria Powers

I had submitted several applications to larger firms. Coming from a boutique firm in Toronto, I was having difficulty getting the attention of larger firms, though I know I was able to do the work they wanted.  I thought having a recruiter assist might be able to get my resume in front of larger firms

Real Estate Associate | Chaitons LLP

Keagan Davis-Burns

I was searching for new employment and connected with Orit via a mutual connection who was a fellow employment lawyer.  This was my first experience using a recruiter and my experience with Orit was excellent. She quickly recognized my needs and paired me with a great match; she consistently communicated with me; and she answered

Employment Associate | Whitten & Lublin Employment Lawyers

Kassy Kristjanson

I was previously looking for a job when my contract was drawing to a close. My experience dealing with Orit was excellent. She not only contacted me with several opportunities and made sure to keep in contact and provide updates about the positions, but supported me throughout the entire process. I believe it helps make

Associate | Durno and Shea Professional Corporation

Diana Russo

I engaged with ZSA to find assistance with more suitable employment. I dealt with Orit Sinai as my consultant and my experience with her was excellent.

Associate

I engaged with ZSA in order to make my job search easier and more efficient. Orit was excellent and a pleasure to work with. She provided advice on which firms to target; she made me aware of opportunities; and she was available for questions, provided interview feedback, and cheered me on along the way. I

Associate at Leading National Law Firm

Simone Knott

My experience working with Sanoja at ZSA was excellent. This was my first time working with a recruiter, and I was pleased to find Sanoja very responsive and helpful – she consistently responded in a timely manner to any inquiries. I would definitely work with her again in the future.

Paliare Roland

Aislyn Griffin

I had previously applied and interviewed for a couple positions before finding a relevant job posting through ZSA. Orit was incredibly friendly, supportive and gave me great advice about pros and cons of different positions and the negotiation process. It was great to have an “impartial” resource to navigate different job opportunities. Orit’s knowledge of

DMC LLP

Melissa Nowak

Orit was excellent to work with. She did such a diligent job of ensuring a fit for both sides and preparing me for each interview so that I could address their questions on-point and articulately. I had been at my job for 12 years and it took someone as competent as Orit to provide me

CBRE

Anonymous

I reached to ZSA as they had an ad in the Ontario Reports that I was interested in learning about. Working with Orit was excellent. Orit took the time to get to know what I was looking for and to understand my situation. She also made sure that potential firms were aware of my preferences

Miller Thomson LLP

Diana Russo

I reached out to Orit at ZSA because I wanted to expand my legal skill set into a new industry to build my professional brand. Orit took the time to listen to what I was looking for and only provided postings to jobs that were suitable and appropriate given the perimeters that I provided. Orit

Legal Counsel, Postmedia

Julia Rees

I reached out to Mike in response to a job posting online. My experience was wonderful – Mike was prompt, courteous, friendly, and made sure I was looked after when he was on holiday. He was able to connect me with a business hiring I might not have known about otherwise. While this was my

Staff Lawyer | Economical Insurance

Aiman Ahmed

I was referred to ZSA by a friend as I was seeking a legal assistant position. Eda was very helpful and understanding. She was a good listener and understood the kind of role I was seeking. Eda was very responsive and answered all of my questions in a timely manner, as well as being able

Taylor Nakai Litigation

Anonymous

I had previously worked with Travis on a prior posting (on which I was ultimately unsuccessful) and we had kept in touch in the years after. Travis is a great recruitment partner. He listened to my concerns and we developed a multi-level strategy for my job search. He was always responsive and I felt that

Real Estate Associate | National Law Firm

Maxime Champagne

Great personalized service. Support with regard to all steps from first inquiry to gainful employment. Competent, sympathetic and knowledgeable team. Would recommend without hesitation

Lawyer – Gowling WLG

Sahil Razdan

I had previously used other agencies, online applications, Linkedin, Indeed, Neauvo, etc., but I wanted help finding the right fit so I decided to engage ZSA. My experience with Lana was excellent, as she was the most helpful, proactive, and responsive recruiting agent I’ve ever had the pleasure of working with. I found Lana to

Associate

Taylor-Anne O’Connor

Sanoja recruited me for a Paralegal Corporate Administrator role. My experience working with her was excellent. She was great to communicate with;  she was easy to talk to, and she was always very clear and informative. Sanoja always addressed my concerns and got back to me by email or phone immediately. I had a great

Paralegal Corporate Administrator

Megan Badenhorst

I was placed by ZSA as a Contract Administrator. I had been trying to find work privately for several weeks and planned to contact ZSA once I was officially a permanent resident of Canada. My experience in dealing with Sanoja was superb. She was friendly; she was quick to respond and she was very helpful

Contract Administrator

Roxanne

Having worked with ZSA previously, and receiving impeccable service with successful results, I would use their services again without hesitation. Stephanie was extremely accommodating, attentive to my needs and provided excellent feedback.  She understands the needs of both parties involved, and offers great advice that facilitates the decision process.  I highly recommend the services of

Adjointe juridique

Claudia Batista

I applied for this position through LinkedIn, and was contacted by Travis. He was knowledgeable about the position, and very attentive to what I was looking for, keeping me up to date with the interview process. While I have worked with other recruiters in the past, Travis was excellent at keeping me informed of what

Coachman Insurance

Ryan Moneo

Orit reached out to me on LinkedIn. Working with her was excellent and she was amazing in taking the time to speak with me over the phone and helping me through the interview process. I was extremely fortunate to have Orit’s help as she found a great position for me. What I found particularly helpful

Associate | Diamond & Diamond Lawyers

Nazila Rostami

I had contacted ZSA a couple of years ago with respect to a job posting and ended up meeting with Warren. Recently, his colleague (Orit) contacted me to confirm my interest in a new role. I was impressed that they still had my resume on file to be able to consider me for opportunities. Orit

Victoria Powers

I had submitted several applications to larger firms. Coming from a boutique firm in Toronto, I was having difficulty getting the attention of larger firms, though I know I was able to do the work they wanted.  I thought having a recruiter assist might be able to get my resume in front of larger firms

Real Estate Associate | Chaitons LLP

Keagan Davis-Burns

I was searching for new employment and connected with Orit via a mutual connection who was a fellow employment lawyer.  This was my first experience using a recruiter and my experience with Orit was excellent. She quickly recognized my needs and paired me with a great match; she consistently communicated with me; and she answered

Employment Associate | Whitten & Lublin Employment Lawyers

Kassy Kristjanson

I was previously looking for a job when my contract was drawing to a close. My experience dealing with Orit was excellent. She not only contacted me with several opportunities and made sure to keep in contact and provide updates about the positions, but supported me throughout the entire process. I believe it helps make

Associate | Durno and Shea Professional Corporation

Diana Russo

I engaged with ZSA to find assistance with more suitable employment. I dealt with Orit Sinai as my consultant and my experience with her was excellent.

Associate

I engaged with ZSA in order to make my job search easier and more efficient. Orit was excellent and a pleasure to work with. She provided advice on which firms to target; she made me aware of opportunities; and she was available for questions, provided interview feedback, and cheered me on along the way. I

Associate at Leading National Law Firm

Simone Knott

My experience working with Sanoja at ZSA was excellent. This was my first time working with a recruiter, and I was pleased to find Sanoja very responsive and helpful – she consistently responded in a timely manner to any inquiries. I would definitely work with her again in the future. 

Paliare Roland

Aislyn Griffin

I had previously applied and interviewed for a couple positions before finding a relevant job posting through ZSA. Orit was incredibly friendly, supportive and gave me great advice about pros and cons of different positions and the negotiation process. It was great to have an “impartial” resource to navigate different job opportunities. Orit’s knowledge of

DMC LLP

Melissa Nowak

Orit was excellent to work with. She did such a diligent job of ensuring a fit for both sides and preparing me for each interview so that I could address their questions on-point and articulately. I had been at my job for 12 years and it took someone as competent as Orit to provide me

CBRE

Anonymous

I reached to ZSA as they had an ad in the Ontario Reports that I was interested in learning about. Working with Orit was excellent. Orit took the time to get to know what I was looking for and to understand my situation. She also made sure that potential firms were aware of my preferences

Miller Thomson LLP

Shelton Stuart

Prior to speaking to Amrit, I had been applying for positions on my own but felt that I was spinning my tires, as I was not sure what firms would be interested in someone with my skill set and career goals. I had previously spoken to another recruiter who thought their clients might need someone

Armstrong Naish Trial Lawyers

Diana Russo

I reached out to Orit at ZSA because I wanted to expand my legal skill set into a new industry to build my professional brand. Orit took the time to listen to what I was looking for and only provided postings to jobs that were suitable and appropriate given the perimeters that I provided. Orit

Legal Counsel, Postmedia

Julia Rees

I reached out to Mike in response to a job posting online. My experience was wonderful – Mike was prompt, courteous, friendly, and made sure I was looked after when he was on holiday. He was able to connect me with a business hiring I might not have known about otherwise. While this was my

Staff Lawyer | Economical Insurance

Aiman Ahmed

I was referred to ZSA by a friend as I was seeking a legal assistant position. Eda was very helpful and understanding. She was a good listener and understood the kind of role I was seeking. Eda was very responsive and answered all of my questions in a timely manner, as well as being able

Taylor Nakai Litigation

Anonymous

I had previously worked with Travis on a prior posting (on which I was ultimately unsuccessful) and we had kept in touch in the years after. Travis is a great recruitment partner. He listened to my concerns and we developed a multi-level strategy for my job search. He was always responsive and I felt that

Real Estate Associate | National Law Firm

Anonymous

My experience working with Anca at ZSA was excellent! I had applied to the ZSA job posting through Indeed and later met with Anca to discuss the position further. Anca was very considerate when I came in to discuss my future employment. I originally applied for a position that was not right for me and

Junior Law Clerk | LawyerDoneDeal

Maxime Champagne

Great personalized service. Support with regard to all steps from first inquiry to gainful employment. Competent, sympathetic and knowledgeable team. Would recommend without hesitation

Lawyer – Gowling WLG

Sahil Razdan

I had previously used other agencies, online applications, Linkedin, Indeed, Neauvo, etc., but I wanted help finding the right fit so I decided to engage ZSA. My experience with Lana was excellent, as she was the most helpful, proactive, and responsive recruiting agent I’ve ever had the pleasure of working with. I found Lana to

Associate

Taylor-Anne O’Connor

Sanoja recruited me for a Paralegal Corporate Administrator role. My experience working with her was excellent. She was great to communicate with;  she was easy to talk to, and she was always very clear and informative. Sanoja always addressed my concerns and got back to me by email or phone immediately. I had a great

Paralegal Corporate Administrator

Megan Badenhorst

I was placed by ZSA as a Contract Administrator. I had been trying to find work privately for several weeks and planned to contact ZSA once I was officially a permanent resident of Canada. My experience in dealing with Sanoja was superb. She was friendly; she was quick to respond and she was very helpful

Contract Administrator

Anna Gentile

I have dealt with ZSA in the past. As I had been out of the job market for some time, Stéphanie Séguin made me feel very comfortable right from the start and was very professional and efficient throughout the process. She listened to what I was looking for and needed in a new job. Stéphanie

Executive assistant

Lisa Pincus

My experience with Orit was awesome – she really cared about finding the right opportunity for me. She was attentive, engaged and super helpful. I couldn’t have gotten the job without her. I have worked with other recruiters in the past, but ZSA was much more responsive – I would use their services again.

Legal Counsel | Intact Financial Corporation

Trevor Gair

I engaged ZSA to expand the scope of my job search, and my experience with Orit was exceptional. She has a strong network, is very intuitive and it felt like she always had my interests in mind. Orit was consistent in advocating on my behalf, as well as having excellent perspective on the quality of

Legal Counsel | Canerector Inc.

Amanda Lamers

I responded to a job posting and Orit called me to discuss another posting she thought I would be a better fit for. I was just beginning my job search at the time, given I’d been with my last company for 10 years and was ready for a change of pace. Orit was very personable

Iovate Health Sciences International Inc

Evgeny Savitskiy

I applied for a legal counsel position through ZSA.  Not only is Travis an outstanding professional, he addressed all of my questions and concerns. I have worked with dozens of recruiters in the past and it turns out that Travis was the most effective one which was what mattered most to me.

Legal Counsel | Iovate

Rose Eng

I have worked with Eda on several occasions. Eda was excellent and knew what I was looking for in terms of roles and responsibilities. She brought great value, sensed what the employer was looking for and provided great tips for a successful interview. I have used other recruiters in the past with the difference being

Legal Executive Assistant | Eigen Development Ltd.

David Ng

I found working with Eda to be an excellent experience. Eda was very respectful in approaching me and in getting to know what I had done and what I was capable of. I liked her positive, no obligation attitude and she facilitated a timely introduction to my current employer. Eda brought great value as there

Dynacare

Francesco Tallarico

Orit’s passion, drive and honesty are unparalleled in this sector. She was committed to ensuring both parties achieved the right result. Working with her throughout the process exceeded expectations, as there was always clear communication and honesty. I’ve worked with other recruiters in the past, but Orit if by far the best. She is a

General Counsel and Corporate Secretary | The Flowr Corporation

Patrick Teichreb

I engaged ZSA after applying around 25 times on my own in search for a role in a specific sector. Dealing with Mike was excellent.  He is an amazing person and I could not be happier with my experience. Mike brought great value to the hiring process in that not only did he make the

Morton Law LLP

Rebecca Curcio

I engaged ZSA because I had heard fantastic things about them from a mentor of mine.  Prior to contacting them I had done some of my own job searching and reached out to a couple other recruiters. My experience dealing with Warren Bongard was excellent and truly could not have been a more enjoyable process.

Associate | Dentons

Abhishek Vaidyanathan

I wanted to litigate in Toronto. I googled and stumbled on Orit and I am beyond lucky to have done so. Orit is a consummate professional. She returned my initial call immediately, was personable and asked the right questions of me, had her finger on the pulse of the legal market and knew exactly which

Henein Hutchison LLP

Timothy Burton

Eda approached me after conducting a specific search and my experience dealing with her was excellent. What I found really helpful was that fact that she had inside information regarding companies who were hiring but did not yet list an available position. Eda is the most professional recruiter with whom I have had the pleasure

Corporate Law Clerk

Lilia Bogomilsky

I had the pleasure of working with Orit in finding my ideal job!  I could not have asked for a more positive experience. Orit is smart, patient, confident and intuitive. She is an incredible listener and has natural ability to match the right personality types to create successful working relationships, all the while turning a

In House Counsel, Risk & Conflicts | Borden Ladner Gervais LLP

David Stern

I reached out to Orit Sinai, as I started looking into other career opportunities. Orit took the time to get to know me, and through our conversations, was convinced she knew the ideal fit(s) in terms of employer(s). She actively sought them out and was able to line up interviews for me, even when some

Partner | Blaney McMurtry LLP

Hailey Laycraft

I contacted Mike Race regarding a job posting with ZSA for a 1-2 year commercial real estate position. My experience with Mike was excellent. Mike is an incredible recruiter. He was helpful in guiding me through the process; contacted me regularly during  interviews; and was very quick to respond to any questions I had. It

Terra Law Corporation

Dafydd Samuel

I had worked with another recruiter who, while doing good work, was not moving things along as quickly as I’d liked. Mike is excellent – very fast and a great communicator. He kept me in the loop at all times and appeared to be very well-connected in the market, letting me know what his contacts

Brandon Dean

I engaged ZSA because of Mike’s reputation. I did not apply to any jobs or complete an active search prior to engaging ZSA. Mike was excellent to work with and I will be recommending him to any friends who are hoping for a change. Mike is confident and took care of all of the little

Associate Lawyer | Fasken

Bonnie Andriachuk

I was placed by ZSA in the position of General Counsel & Corporate Secretary.  My experience dealing with Mike was excellent. I found it particularly helpful that he was able to move things along quickly and answered my questions. ZSA is excellent compared to others I have used in the past.

General Counsel & Corporate Secretary

Stephanie Cini

I reached out to ZSA as I saw their postings on Indeed. My experience with Eda was excellent. She was friendly, hard-working and professional; she kept me up to speed with all developments; and, she secured interviews with both companies that I had applied to. I particularly found her promptness helpful and of value.

Tamie Dolny

I had seen Travis on my LinkedIn home page and he was one of the initial recruiters who I reached out to when I was searching for a new opportunity. I called three recruiters in total but ended up going with Travis. Dealing with Travis was excellent. The support that he gave me during the

Associate Lawyer | Aird & Berlis LLP

Melissa Fallon

I was in private practice and found it hard with kids home schooling etc., and wanted to move to an in-house role.  As a candidate, I found that Travis provided good service and was very efficient. He was knowledgeable about the company, the position and the people that I was interviewing with. Travis kept me

Manager Legal Affairs | Honda Canada Inc.

Amir Torabi

I reached out to ZSA directly in response to a job posting for the Toronto Blue Jays and connected with Orit. I have not experienced a recruiter like Orit – she is a star! I found her to be responsive, transparent and knowledgeable about the entire process. I found it very helpful that she was

Director, Legal and Government Affairs and Legal Counsel | Toronto Blue Jays

Brigitte Blake

I often recommend Dominique to legal professionals seeking new career opportunities as well as employers looking to fill legal positions. From a job seeker’s standpoint, Dominique’s no-nonsense attitude and her concise, precise and on-point comments and advice on employers, interviewers and the legal job market in preparation for interviews allow a rare insight and advantage

Legal Counsel | Abbvie

Yves Papa Tchofou

I engaged ZSA because of a previous positive experience. I dealt with Charline Guay and my experience with her was excellent. Charline advised how to supplement my resume so as to make it more accurate and updated.  Her guidelines were also helpful at each step of the process.  What I found particularly helpful was her

Patent Paralegal

Darlene Wasney

I had engaged ZSA previously in my career, both as a candidate and as a client.  I had dealt with someone a while ago on another role and subsequently Kareyn had reached out to me more recently regarding a few roles.  I had been searching both independently, through recruiters and via my network. I had

Allyson Yang

My experience with ZSA was excellent. I was placed as a senior paralegal and dealt with Kareyn Gauthier. Kareyn was amazing. Even on her scheduled vacation, she went above and beyond to answer my questions and ensured that the offer went through. She always kept me in the loop; the response time was immediate; and

Senior Paralegal | FCT

Philip Kariam

I was placed as an Associate by ZSA and my consultant was Travis Usher. I had contacted firms to discuss potential opportunities and one of the firms was working with Travis, and we later connected to discuss the position at McMillan. Working with Travis was excellent. He was diligent; he was persistent; and he communicated

Associate | McMillan LLP

Shivan Micoo

Travis Usher of ZSA contacted me about a Legal Counsel role. In dealing with Travis, the communication, effort and professionalism (amongst other things) were excellent. ZSA provided valuable follow up information; was in regular and timely contact; and gave me strong insight throughout this process. I had not previously used any recruiters before and ZSA

Legal Counsel

Alain Dussault

ZSA approached me earlier this summer for a position at Intact Financial Corporation and I decided to apply for this excellent career opportunity. Throughout the process Dominique was very present and helpful guiding me during every step. She was particularly helpful during the last step to ’close’ the offer and finalize the terms of employment.

Director Legal Services and Assistant Corporate Secretary | Intact

Rachael McDermott

I was placed as a Law Clerk by ZSA and dealt with Kareyn Gauthier, who contacted me after I applied for the position on Indeed. Working with Kareyn was great and she is an excellent recruiter. I really appreciated her help and look forward to my new role.

Law Clerk | Demant Healthcare/Hearing Life

Karly Descoteaux

I reached out to Orit Sinai to assist in my recruitment efforts and was placed as an Associate with Bennett Jones. Orit was great. She was responsive and very nice to work with. I particularly valued her facilitating the set-up of meetings as well as the negotiation of the offer.

Associate | Bennett Jones

Andrae Shaw

I was placed as an associate at BLG. Orit contacted me for some opportunities and provided support throughout the process. She was excellent in that she was responsive, enthusiastic, reassuring, knowledgeable, and relational. The value she brought to the hiring process was to provide feedback for junior associates in evaluating their options and in providing

Associate | BLG

Nghia Nguyen

Warren reached out to me about a VP, Business & Legal Affairs position. My experience with him was excellent and he provided good communication – even reaching out on a weekend, which helped facilitate a conversation with the company. Warren also made the process of info-gathering easier for me and helped cut through some of

VP, Business and Legal Affairs | WildBrain

Robert Ruddock

I engaged with ZSA in response to an ad I saw in the Ontario Reports and was placed in a lawyer position at Caza Saikaley by Orit Sinai. Orit was excellent as well as being very responsive. She is very knowledgeable about the legal market; she knew what the firm was looking for; and she

Lawyer | Caza Saikaley

Alex Whitehead

I had started to look at jobs online without a lot of seriousness and Warren was recommended to me by a family member who connected us.  My experience with him was excellent and the value that Warren brought to the hiring process was finding the right position for me and negotiating on my behalf.  I

Junior Litigation Associate | BYLD LLP

Vishank Menon

I wasn’t looking for an opportunity until Travis reached out to me about a Senior Manager, Legal position.  I would rate Travis as excellent and it was a pleasure working with him and ZSA as they are extremely professional, knowledgeable and helpful. Any query I had, or assistance I needed, Travis would respond within minutes.

Senior Manager, Legal | Capital One

Khristian Khouri

I dealt with Travis and was placed as Legal Counsel with the Canadian Association of Professional Employees. Travis was great. I had contacted him months ago and he told me that the job market wasn’t great at the time but also that he would follow up with me when things improved. Months later, I received

Legal Counsel | Canadian Association of Professional Employees

Cynthia Grelik

I knew that ZSA was the most reputable and trusted legal placement agency in Canada and I wanted to ensure that I worked with an agency that could help me take the next step in my career. As a lawyer with over 10 years of experience, finding quality in-house roles with that level of seniority

Vice President Legal

Angie Pereira

I was placed as an Executive Assistant and dealt with Kareyn. She was excellent and super easy to work with. Kareyn was also readily available; she acted quickly, and I appreciated the quick turnaround.

Executive Assistant | Symcor

Julia Cecchetto

I had been passively applying and interviewing for positions over several months. Orit reached out to me on LinkedIn with some positions I found interesting and invited me to apply resulting in being placed as an Associate Lawyer. Orit was excellent and I found her friendly and helpful in answering any questions I had. It was

Associate Lawyer | Camenzuli Workplace Law

Jae-Yeon Lim

I was placed as an Associate Lawyer and dealt with consultant Mike Race. Mike is the go-to person who is reasonable, trustworthy and extremely knowledgeable of the legal market. Mike does not make promises but he knows who to contact; he makes the contacts discreetly; and, he has sound advice for the career placement. My

Associate Lawyer | Harris & Company LLP

Tanveer Siddiqui

I was placed as COO & General Counsel through ZSA and dealt with Mike Race. The posting was made by ZSA through LinkedIn which had been my other primary search mechanism. Mike was excellent and always took the time to understand my unique strengths, experience and goals. We had been communicating about roles for years

COO/General Counsel | XTM Inc.

Paralegal/Law Clerk

I was placed as a Paralegal/Law Clerk and dealt with Kareyn Gauthier. Kareyn moved things along incredibly quickly, was always available and prompt in answering any questions I had, and was overall wonderful to work with. She was also very transparent which helped me negotiate my compensation package effortlessly. I have used other recruiters in

Investment Management Company

Legal Counsel

I was placed as Legal Counsel and dealt with Orit Sinai. Since early January, I had been applying to some positions on my own, but found it difficult to find opportunities that matched what I was looking for. I saw one posting, which requested CV’s and cover letters to be sent to Orit directly, and fortunately,

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