MLA's Hire an Esquire is a cloud-based legal staffing platform established in 2011. It connects law firms and legal departments with vetted freelance attorneys and paralegals for contract roles. The platform simplifies the hiring process by providing instant access to qualified legal professionals who can meet varying workload demands.

Clients can post contract job opportunities for a flat fee and receive multiple applications from vetted candidates. On average, clients receive nine qualified applications per posting, with a typical time to make an offer of 13 days. The platform has facilitated successful hires for over 460 law firms and legal departments, placing more than 1,200 legal professionals and recording over 17 million billable minutes worked by contractors. Hire an Esquire focuses on flexibility and efficiency, helping legal organizations scale their teams while supporting legal professionals in finding opportunities that align with their career goals.