I'm incredibly thankful to Mona Makhani for helping me navigate the legal field and guiding me through some tough life decisions. Working with her felt like having a life coach in my corner, she pushed me outside my comfort zone and set a new standard for what a recruiter can be. The placement process was unbelievably fast despite the holiday season and she was proactive every step of the way. She was emotionally in tune and genuinely cared about my future and long‑term career, not just the next opportunity. Thanks to her support, I'm now at one of the best law firms in DTLA, and I couldn't be happier. Her attentiveness and meticulous attention to detail made all the difference. From our very first phone call, I knew I was in great hands! Mona, you truly are the best! Thank you for everything! read more

Celeste was absolutely amazing! She sent and set me up for numerous opportunities everyday and got me a great role that perfectly aligned with my experience in about a month! I couldn't have had a better experience. read more

I've been working with Hire Options since the start of my career. Mona is the best agent ever! She is so professional and knowledgeable in all business areas. She has placed me at some of the top firms here in Los Angeles. I know that she always has my best interest and I know I will be well taken care of when it comes to employment and find the right opportunity for me. I'm thankful to know her and work with her. read more

Mona has set the bar incredibly high for all recruiters. Stick with Mona and she will help you find not only a job, but a clear career path. What made Mona stand out from other recruiters is that she was ready to push me to find a position that was out of my comfort zone! She guided me every step of the way such as providing valuable feedback on my resume and preparing me for interviews, and I was able to secure a position that would challenge me and provide further opportunities for growth. Now I work at one of the best law firms in Los Angeles assisting attorneys working on IP & Civil Litigation and White-Collar Criminal Law, something I could have never imagined prior to meeting Mona. read more

I just wanted to give a shoutout to Celeste Perkins. She was and has been exemplary. Celeste will fight hard and research the perfect role for you no matter your requirements. Truly an amazing person and an amazing company. read more

It was a few years ago, and I had a job, although it was going to end within a month or so when the owner (a solo attorney) decided to retire and close the business. I had been placed by this agency previously during the 2008 recession and while it wasn't a great job, it was the only work I got offered during a very difficult time. So I approached them again as I was facing another layoff. First of all, I was working downtown and they wanted me to come all the way over to their Century City office in person. I said it would be difficult for me to get time off work to do that (and as I was going to be unemployed soon, I needed the money). At this point, I had 14 years of experience in litigation, and didn't need to take a bunch of tests only to spend two minutes with a recruiter who would tell me "well we'll tell you if something comes up", and I said this to them over the phone. I made it clear that I would be happy to take the time, come in, test and interview, etc., IF they had an actual opening they would consider me for. I finally relented and went over to the office to see if they had an opening, which they did, but they refused to consider me for it! The recruiter lied to my face and said it was because I worked for a solo attorney (that was only my most recent position; others were from mid size to large firms)! She just didn't want to consider me because SHE made the determination the client wouldn't want me. (I knew she was lying when she said it was a client requirement. Why not send my resume over, and if the client decides to pass, at least they had the opportunity to consider me, like every other recruiter does?) So in the end, the recruiter did the very thing I asked her not to do! Also, after I arrived on time for my appointment, she kept me waiting 15 minutes before coming out to see me...for 2 minutes! This really burned me up because I had already sent my resume, so she knew whether or not she had someplace to submit me before I came. She completely wasted my time, after I took time off from work and drove all the way over there! It was a thoroughly unprofessional and unpleasant experience. I have since worked with other agencies & recruiters who outperformed this one in every way. If you get work through them, great. Just know that they pick and choose who they treat well, and they don't shy away from being snooty about it. read more

Yes, just like the others this place is certainly a waste of good energy & time, I could've used my valuable time seeking temp employment somewhere else that is actually willing to help place me on assignments! I felt interrogated after being interviewed from Quintin, in which by the way he NEVER returns calls or answer his emails. I received a notification from Linkedin via email that Quintin had reviewed my profile which I found humorous!! Please remind me to not refer anyone to this company because they're NOT resourceful in the least bit. The only thing that I have good to say is that the receptionist is very nice.....I hope she'll find a better position working with a better class of professional people. If you have an interview scheduled with this place, please think TWICE before making the trip, you'll not only be wasting your time but gasoline too!!! read more

We all know that getting a job can be a stressful and difficult process. Mona Makhani, and the rest of the staff at Legal Option Group are best in the business for helping people out. Mona is incredible! She met with my roommate and I both to help us in our transition back to LA, not only was she quick and great at communicating with us throughout the entire process, but she placed us with places that fit our personalities and that we loved. Some of the best companies around LA work with Legal Option Group, and it's clear the moment you walk in the door why; they are quick, informational, and super helpful! Since using Legal Option Group I have sent several friends their way, and every one of them has raved about their placements and all that LOG did to try and quickly find them a job. The background checks/tests/etc. are all a necessary part of getting jobs through LOG because like I previously stated, they work with some of the best. So understand that if you're looking for a great job, they can't do all the work for you, you've still got to be a stellar candidate! Mona has continued to be a great source of information, a genuinely amazing person, and always makes sure any needs we have are met. We can't thank her enough. Do yourself a favor and use this wonderful company and their amazing staff, you will not regret it. read more

Legal Option Group is extremely professional, organized, and they truly care about the people they work with. I have worked with Mona Makhani on several occasions and she has always proven herself to be focused on creating great fits for both employer and employee. I highly recommend this firm. Having worked in the field of HR in law firms, including extensive in-house recruiting, please remember: recruiting firms are working for the best interests of both employer and employee. Sometimes employers put jobs on hold, they fall of the grid and fail to respond. Sometimes they find candidates on their own and never get back to the agencies. Think of how many jobs you apply for on your own and the percentage of companies that actually respond. It's a small percentage, usually. I have worked with Legal Option Group for quite some time and they do what they can to keep everyone happy. read more

Love this agency and adore Mona! It feels like family helping to find employment and they appreciate you in surprising ways: I get birthday cards, thank you gift certificates for referrals, etc. Great agency! read more

Went there to meet with Karen Saken. As soon as she saw me she called me "adorable". I thought it was unprofessional but I said to myself hey I'll let it slide. Then she said it again... it is not ok to call someone adorable during a professional meeting (I'm a 33 year old man). Whether she was trying to be cute, funny, etc... you just don't do that. It makes people feel uncomfortable. Since I'm here I would also like to mention, the office has an open layout- glass walls and open doors.... while I was sitting and waiting to meet with Karen, I overheard employees talking bad about their clients. They knew someone other than an employee was in the office, and did it anyway. They should have shown some professionalism and class, and at least did it after I left. I hate giving bad reviews, but it is, what it is. read more

LOG is one of the most impressive employment agencies I've ever encountered. A former recruiter myself, I know headhunters get a bad rep and some are deserving of it. But Mona Makhani and Karen Chasalow Saken are not your typical headhunters. They are so engaging and passionate about what they do. They really care about your future and work hard to ensure that they find the perfect fit for you and any potential employer seeking high quality employees. Did I mention the record speed in which they placed me? I met with Mona and Karen one week (a few days after Christmas) and less than two weeks later I had an outstanding offer which I gladly accepted. Being that this all took place around the Holiday season when the job market is normally quiet, it shows their amazing dedication and tireless work ethic. Starting out 2017 with a full time permanent position at a prominent firm is a testimony to what these ladies and this search firm can do for you. I recommend LOG and their staff highly! Can't thank you guys enough for how you've changed my life. read more

This place is awesome! They were flexible, friendly, and got me an interview the day I met with them. Joel was extremely helpful, and did a fantastic job of keeping me in the loop and making sure I was well prepared. I was introduced to the entire office, and everyone was welcoming and helpful. I can't say enough fantastic things about Legal Option Group! read more

Never heard of this agency. Don't know if it was just the newly hired recruiter because her partner was just as green, but my higher consciousness and wonderful recruiters from other agencies got the best of me. Was checking reviews on other recruiting offers (plenty of better ones out there) and felt bad for any new folks, so here I am. Christine reeked of desperation and tried to gaslight me into a role that even I knew was toxic, well before - at her insistence - I reluctantly took the first interview. It was already getting to be annoying as hell as she e-mailed me with lengthy,overly neurotic "tips" as to what NOT to say - but could not give me answers as to WHAT to say because as I told her, it was not a good fit. Finally I took charge and told her I'd just interview and see if it works out. She assured me we'd discuss afterwards. I spent 30 minutes, $15 getting to a COFFEE SHOP on my lunch hour just to be asked the most basic screening questions which could have been done over the phone within 10 minutes by the DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS rather than her struggling assistant, also a "Director" but suspiciously leaving for a higher education (which I already possessed). Red flagsss, red flags everywhere. She didn't want me asking why we were meeting at a coffee shop rather than their office. Good Lord. The job - I was expected to work the exact same role + NEW, EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT responsibilities to TWO CEOs, with the young "Director's" title to be changed to Administrative Assistant. Recruiter then tried to schedule me for a second round before we even had the chance to regroup post-interview - which we had planned to do first! Begrudgingly called after work and tried to express my concerns. She didn't acknowledge anything and came to conclusions without communicating. She also - surprise! - could not provide me with any clear answers and went around in tangents yet again. Seriously, talking to her was exhausting. I felt like I was sheepdogging just to get basic questions answered directly. I called at 7p, ended at 9. I honestly don't know why I didn't just politely cut this shit off then; I guess I was operating in good faith (even though it's crystal clear there is nothing to merit this). HUGE BLARING ALARMS. ABORT MISSION. The following Monday, I received a text message in which she said we could discuss "negotiating" with the company through her "client-facing partner." At this point I was getting tired of all the excessive calls, e-mails and repetitive everything. I asked if I could speak directly with said partner. She gives me a time; the time passes, no call. After 30 minutes I text her and ask what happened, because I was about to end lunch. She ONLY THEN texts they are on a meeting and that they will call ASAP. After 20 more minutes, during which I'm already clocked back in -_____- I pick up, only to be surprised with BOTH of them on the call. Seriously dude, this is so extra at this f****** point. We spend the next 15 minutes going over the SAME THING, YET AGAIN, only for "client-facing" partner to basically echo what I had told her well before the interview: This was not a good fit. I told her sure no problem, I only took this call because my "recruiter" said we were set to negotiate and address my concerns. However, what was most disconcerting was that even "client-facing" partner did not understand the unreasonable demands of the company (report to an incompetent "Director of Operations," yadda yadda, no benefits whatsoever with significantly less than minimum EA pay, and the clear reason why a young "Director" would suddenly leave after being in her role for years, right after her new lazy bum of a "supervisor" was hired on). I tried to explain to her how easily transparent the shit management was here and that no reasonable professional would last at this role even if they directly hired someone on, including myself, unless there was a better offer - wherever it be from them or not. She hemmed and hawed and said she wouldn't know about that, completely dropping the ball on any type of professional ethics. SELF-DESTRUCT WARNING. I should have, and finally, cut contact. To top it off, another initial flag was that on LinkedIn, my "recruiter" had no experience being one prior, nor did she care that this was clearly not a good fit for me despite the belabored hours she spent "understanding" what I was seeking in a new role (seriously, it takes ONE sentence per step). Thank God for my old recruiters, because without them I probably would not know what a healthy, knowledgeable recruiter looks like and would have been suckered by these hopeless folk. Too many "recruiters" these days not knowing the most basic communication or people skills just trying to snag a commission. Doubt any of them will last long. Still have the screenshots and going to politely pass if they don't (hopefully) forget about me first. Trust your gut, avoid any sketchy new recruiters and run as far away as you can. read more

Legal Option Group helped me achieve my goals QUICKLY! I went to Mona Makhani soon after I graduated from UCLA and expressed my interest in the entertainment industry. Come to find out, Legal Option Group works with multiple entertainment companies including United Talent Agency, Creative Artists Agency, Miramax and more. Mona set up an interview within a week of my first meeting with her. The position was temp to hire for UTA and after three weeks on the job, I got hired! This industry is ALL about connections and I seriously wouldn't be in the position I am now without Legal Option Group and Mona's direct connections. Many thanks!! read more

My recruiters, Rebekah and Mona, were incredibly helpful, assuring, and proactive when it came to finding me a position they thought I would prosper in. They are the best! Thank you again, Rebekah & Mona :) read more

They're great. Rebekah, my head hunter was amazing. She kept me posted on job openings and helped be vamp up my resume. After going to another employment agency with no follow-ups I was worried. She even met with me for lunch a month after I started my job to see how I was doing. They also send post cards and birthday cards, so kind. The only thing negative I can say is I wish they expanded their job openings to all of Los Angeles instead of only Century City. read more

I wish I could give this agency five stars. It's pretty obvious though, that only someone who actually got the job through LOG could give them five stars. However, I can certainly acknowledge what worked and what didn't work in my interaction with the staff at this company. After all was said and done, and not said nor done, I was left with a foul after taste. Here is what happened. One of the agents of Legal Option Group found me after I had applied for a job, which had been posted on craigslist. This recruiting agent called me, less than 3 hours after I had applied and was communicating to me that they were really impressed by my resume, experience, and skills. So they asked me to go in for an interview, assuring me that I was a great fit for the position I had applied for. Legal Option Group has a beautiful office in Century City, overlooking our City of Angels. The two agents I met plus the owner were all very nice, polite, apparently refined. One gold star for them! Yaaay! In hindsight, I now think that was all a charade. Their polite and uplifting demeanor tricked me into believing that they were the real deal! After my interview with them I waited, they told me to wait. They said they'd get back to me as soon as they knew more about the position I had gone for. Two weeks later, still no word from my recruiting agent. After a follow-up email and a phone call to them, my agent finally called me back to tell me that they had not yet heard back from the client but that they were probably going to go with a different candidate. I was somewhat disappointed, given that I had not even had a chance to interview with the company. Oh well, I'll let it go, I thought. After the "bad" news, my recruiting agent informed me of a new job, that, once again, she said, I was the PERFECT candidate for. Great, I said. Let's go for it. After reading the job description I too thought I would be perfect for the job and vice versa. The agent and her supervisor called me the day before the interview to prep me, which I considered very thoughtful and professional. Second gold star for them! Yaaay! My agent said I was just what the company (the client) was looking for. I had the skills, the experience, the education, the "pedigree"! In other words, I was the real deal! I got really excited and was looking forward to my interview, which, the next day, went very well.(in my experience). The following Tuesday they reviewed by email my follow up thank you letter to my interviewer. They scored a third gold star from me there. Yaaay! Here is why I give Legal Option Group only one star. To this day, it's been a month now, I did NOT hear back from either the person I interviewed with, or from my recruiting agent. No response, complete silence. Not even a courtesy call or a courtesy email. I sent a follow up email and left a voicemail. No word back after that either. To me, that cancels out all the gold stars earned before, and every good treatment and professionalism shown when they first met me, and prior to my interview. Not cool! What this behavior translates into for me is that they have no interest in maintaining a good relationship with the candidate. At this point, I am questioning the authenticity of their choice of words and praise in their communication with me. It seems like they treat candidates as if they are disposable; why bother and call the candidate back? I doubt they treat their paying customers the same way. Reality is that they lost more than just a great candidate in me. read more

Looking for a job has to be one of the most stressful and demoralizing challenges of being an adult. Thankfully, I found Legal Option Group and they took the stress and the frustration out of the equation. I had the pleasure of working with Mona Makhani, and would suggest working with her to anyone. She is smart, professional, and most importantly caring. She worked with me, and made sure that I was taking interviews with places I would enjoy working at that progressed me towards my future goals in under two weeks. By the end of the second week I landed a job with a prestigious company with a great starting salary and benefits, a job I certainly would not have been able to obtain with out Legal Option Group working in my corner. I cannot express how thankful I am to Mona and the staff of this agency and would recommend them to anyone without hesitation. read more

This place is amazing. I have worked with Zoe through multiple transitions in my career. She is so adept at matching my skills with a job I actually want. She is great not only at career coaching and strategy, but emotional support. She helped me feel prepared and confident before every interview. Most importantly, her and her entire team make you feel human that they care for and are investing in. This is rare, arguably unheard of in this industry. Another great aspect is they are a team of strong women, so as a woman of color I felt my needs were understood. I highly encourage anyone to work with her or one of her other colleagues. read more

This is an excellent agency. I have always enjoyed working with Legal Option Group as both a client and candidate for many years now. They are well respected and connected in the Los Angeles legal community and they understand the unique demands of this industry. read more

I met Mona Makhani on a Thursday and she had me placed on the Monday! She is excellent at her job and I thoroughly enjoyed working with her and with Legal Option Group. The enthusiasm, support and knowledge of the business was most appreciated, and I am in a great job because of Mona. She just knew. Highly recommend. read more

There are not enough words to describe my gratitude and sheer delight that my paths crossed with Mona at Legal Option Group. Mona worked with me diligently for an extended period of time until I found exactly the right fit and position. She is diligent, extremely caring, great at negotiating and has a knack for matching clients talent with a firms' needs. Above all, the feeling woven through the entire process is that of family. I can't thank you enough! I would highly recommend (and have) to friends. read more

This agency is excellent. The company I work for had been searching for the perfect candidate to fill an accounting position in the Interior Design industry. After many failed attempts on our own we were referred to Legal Option Group and couldn't be more pleased with our new hire. We interviewed a few people Legal Group found and the all candidates were qualified, professional and had a great personality. We found our perfect fit with Legal Option Group. They also followup weekly to make sure the new hire is doing as we expect. read more

Legal Option Group/Corporate Option group are the best in the business! As a professional in house recruiter for over 12 years I have had my fair share of experiences working with staffing and temp agencies and can truly say this firm was a fresh of breath air. A truly genuine and authentic staff that is committed to finding their clients the perfect match! Every position this team assisted us with they knocked out of the park. Every single candidate was better than the other and I felt that they truly took the time to listen to our needs and find us the very best. Most staffing agencies have bad reputations, but this firm is about integrity, best in class, and I promise you wont be disappointed either as a client or a candidate. read more

Zoe Lee will go above and beyond to see you succeed. Zoe, and the Hire Options team, really helped me. What Zoe does best, besides being a consummate professional, is getting to know you, and checking in. On a personal note, I found that to be incredibly comforting. I am so grateful for her assistance, and her encouragement. I now have a great job, and more confidence. read more

As good as it gets ... 10 stars. I was highly recommended to contact Legal Option Group in 2014 which turned one of the best recommendations I could have received. I have worked exclusively with them since that time. Working exclusively with Mona M. and the team at Legal Option Group has for me been both a good decision and a rewarding experience. I consistently feel valued not only as a candidate, but as a person. LOG cares about the right fit. Mona listens to me, and works WITH me. She cares, and she always shares kind and supportive energy. I have always felt appreciated and respected by Mona and the entire team at LOG, and ultimately and most importantly, I always achieve amazing and positive results working with Legal Option Group. I both value and appreciate the privilege of working with LOG and Mona Makhani. I very highly recommend Legal Option Group. read more

Legal Option are the ultimate professional staffing agency. I've dealt with them while looking for a job and looking to fill a job. They listen to you and try their best to give you candidates that will fit in your office culture. Most importantly, you never feel like you're being given the "hard sell" by Lisa or any of the other employees at the agency. read more

Legal Recruiters are a dime a dozen. You're better off finding a job in the legal field on your own.

Unfortunately I wasted my time and gas to go to the appointment. She made me wait for half an hour because of a meeting she couldn't miss. Once the meeting was over she took phone calls, emailed some "candidates" and went to the bathroom. After 40 minutes waiting finally she took the time to deal with me. In the mean time her next appointment showed up so she was in a rush. Spent no time or effort understanding what I am looking for and took more phone calls while interviewing me. You better off finding a job on your own. read more

This company doesn't help you at all with finding employment. Half the people are very rude and unhelpful. Do not go to these people.

Love Legal Option Group!! Mona found me my dream job straight out of college. I've already sent 5+ friends their way. I highly recommend them!!! Thank you LOG!! read more

I had an amazing experience with this company. I was introduced by an HR administrator at a big firm. Which probably helped my "street cred." They requested I come in to meet with them physically, which is an effort but paid off. I met more than one person and had the opportunity to interview for a position that was in the new direction I wanted to move towards. I didn't get that job, but that was the only interview I even got in that area... In the end they found me a job in my main area of expertise. And this all happened in about a month. Plus they're helping coach me on how to make this new firm happy with my work as we proceed. It's like having your mom - with professional boundaries. I'm so grateful for them. The only reason I didn't give them 5 stars was to make sure you believed me. :) read more

Legal Option Group, Inc. is absolutely wonderful. I don't know if it was because of the recruiter I had, Shubina Pasha or what. What an amazing experience it was working with Ms. Pasha. I had always turned down recruiters because I never thought they did anything and were just wasting my time. I remember when Shubina reached out to me I was like great another recruiter wasting my time. Shubina was absolutely the best recruiter and all around wonderful human. She was very attentive, caring, and was sensitive to my needs. Also very aware of what I was looking for. She even took time out of her busy schedule and personal time to text me and prepare me for each interview, or to just answer any questions I had. I loved her honesty after each interview, she taught me how to present myself and be confident. I loved the constructive criticism and all the positive words as well. After a couple of interviews I had, I didn't receive any call backs or they filled it, I am not going to lie, I was VERY discouraged. I almost gave up but Ms. Pasha pushed me to my potential. Sometimes you just need a person to push you, and Shubina was that person. I just really loved her honesty in everything I asked her. She was realistic and didn't bribe me and give me false hopes like other recruiters have done. I feel like she is more like my mentor now and I appreciate her hard work. Her dedication radiates and I am so grateful for her, she was always so attentive and ready to answer any questions. If you need anything Shubina is definitely your girl. SHE ROCKS! read more

This place is a joke. The "5 star reviews" are also a joke. There is definitely nothing professional about this company. They simply string you along with no intent of actually helping you find employment. If you are contacted by Mona Makhani, definitely block her email or call. I was contacted by Mona after she found my resume online. She had me take time to drive to their century city location to "conduct a screening." She had me fill out several documents concerning my qualifications, education. One of the documents even requested my SSN, which I did not provide. Days later, I sent her an email requesting status on any job openings and her response was brief/abrupt. She simply indicating that these things take time. Fast forward a year I never received a courtesy follow up or an email. Thankfully, i made an effort to reach out to other offices for available positions without relying on legal option. read more

Legal Option Group has been very good to me. Responsive, courteous and they recognize the needs of the applicants and the employers. I have been working with Joel and Jackie and both have been truly exceptional. I've had dealings with other agencies. Joel and Jackie are by far my favorite. read more

I have had an opportunity to work with Legal Option Group both personally and professionaly. Everyone I have worked with over the years, whether it be for direct hire or temporary work, and this is mostly as an employer looking to fill various positions, has been extremely responsive and professional. What makes this agency stand out from the others is the time they take to thoroughly understand your needs beyond the basic requirements of the job. They take the time to understand the culture of the company and have a true appreciation for how important it is that the person be the right fit and not just his or her skills. I truly believe that this extra touch is what makes them so good at placing the right people with the right job. I also experienced this an an individual seeking a new job. They just get it! read more

Just another staffing outfit, nothing special. Most recruiters are personable and courteous when you contact them, so first off, I don't agree with reviewers that rave about how "professional" someone they dealt with was. NO ONE gets bonus points from me for that, because it's the most basic requirement of their job. To be fair to them, they did place me once 5 years ago via temp-to-hire, but I soon learned the job was only open because of a certain partner who couldn't hold on to an assistant. It was the recession though, and I had to take it. We do what we have to in order to survive, so I soldiered on and made it work, for as long as I could. (I outlasted everyone else ever assigned to him, btw.) So I have ME to thank for that, not Legal Option Group. Later on, when I called them to let them know I was looking again, I got the old "Too much movement on your resume = unstable. Our clients are picky, blah blah blah." This is my main gripe about them: failure to see that clients hire PEOPLE, not PAPER. I had landed 2 more jobs, one at a major national law firm, without their help - so perhaps Legal Option should abandon this self-defeating posturing. Thinking outside the box has proven benefits! But no. They said I would only qualify for temp positions, not that they got me any. Ironically, I wound up back with the previous employer where they had placed me, on an on-call basis directly through the firm - but not for the partner I had before, and for a substantial hourly rate - so it was far less stressful, and more lucrative. So much for me being of no value to discriminating law firms - and one of their self-same "picky clients", no less. So take a lesson, Legal Option and all other agencies. Every employer I've had has asked its staff for input on staffing agencies, particularly those placed there by one! Guess who I will NEVER recommend? Yelp is now a reality too. These things provide us with leverage, and never again will you hold all the trump cards. In fact, I would suggest The Agency Legal Staffing, if you are looking in Los Angeles. read more