About
The Firm
Swain Global is a legal recruitment firm that takes a hands-on, personal approach to legal hiring. We support our candidates with intention –– extending a hand to those advancing their careers.
Our goal is to help you find the right fit for your next move. We place partners, associates, and support staff in top global firms, establishing long-term placements that are built on alignment, clarity, and trust.
Our process is high-touch, discreet, and tailored to each search. We take the time to understand our candidates––their preferences, goals, and non-negotiables––to identify positions that truly check every box.
Your search is always handled with complete confidentiality. Nothing is shared without your approval, and we keep you updated throughout the process.
Our services are completely free for candidates. Law firms and legal departments pay our fees.
The Founder
Autumn Swain
Founder & CEO, Swain Global
Autumn Swain is the Founder & CEO of Swain Global. After graduating from the University of Virginia, she began her career as a paralegal at the U.S. Department of State in the Office of Legal Adviser. While maintaining her full-time job, she attended graduate school at the George Washington University in Paralegal Studies, earning a 4.0 GPA. One of her proudest personal accomplishments is paying off her student loans –– being completely debt-free. Her experience in the legal field led her to legal recruiting, steadying the ladder for those elevating their careers.
Experience
Management Analyst II (Paralegal), Office of the Legal Adviser, U.S. Department of State
Education
Graduate Certificate, Paralegal Studies, 4.0 GPA, The George Washington University
Bachelor of Arts, Philosophy, Pre-Law, Dean’s List, University of Virginia
Honors & Awards
Certificate of Appreciation, U.S. Department of State
Lambda Epsilon Chi (LEX) Inductee, national paralegal honor society
Employee of the Quarter, government contractor
Other
Study abroad, Siena, Italy
Study abroad, London, England