Prime Legal, Our Sister Company

We provide the legal staff to drive your organization and the career opportunities to grow your legal career.

The Prime Legal team is available to help answer your questions and provide the resources and staffing and career counsel you want and need.
Whether you are a current client or employee, or a prospective candidate or client we want to get to know you and your goals. No matter your staffing needs or career goals, if it involves the legal industry, we are ready to discuss the solutions that are right for you. Our experience and focus in the legal industry has resulted in the expertise that sets us apart.

Our knowledge, experience, and affiliation with The Richmond Group USA, a top national search firm with 50 years of success, provides an unmatched ability to recruit successfully based upon the specific needs of our clients and candidates. Prime Legal is one of the few firms that possess a track record of success as well as great knowledge and understanding within the legal community.

Meet The Prime Legal Team

Francie Mann

Sr VP, Attorney Search, Practice Leader

Francie is a Legal Recruiter for Prime Legal. She has grown her legal recruiting contacts and network for over two years. Francie earned her Juris Doctorate degree from the Charleston School of Law and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Virginia. She is licensed to practice law in the Commonwealth of Virginia, District of Columbia, and South Carolina. As an attorney, Francie understands the legal market and how to help candidates find that perfect position to move their career forward. She looks forward to hearing your story and connecting you with the best firms in the Southeast.

“I love being a part of peoples’ lives involving one of the most important aspects of their life – their career. Maintaining relationships with our candidates throughout their career and watching them thrive in an opportunity that I had a small part in is the most rewarding aspect of my job.” – Francie Mann

Christine Tommasino

Vice President, Prime Legal Staff Corporation

Christine Tommasino heads up Legal Staff Recruitment for Prime Legal. Christine has quickly grown her network of legal support staff over the last year and is committed to finding talented, qualified staff for law firms in the Southeast. Christine has lived in Richmond since 2011 and is a graduate of Virginia Commonwealth University. Her extensive background in retail management has provided Christine the ability to identify and connect talent based on candidate’s career goals and each firm’s needs.

“Your career is such a big part of your life and knowing a recruiter in your field provides a career connection for now and years to come! Being able to connect with professional Legal Staff every day means that I can support their long-term goals. I’m thankful for any opportunity to connect candidates and clients, and for the impact it has on each person’s success!” – Christine Tommasino

Tiffany Hitaffer

Legal Research Analyst, Prime Legal

Tiffany Hitaffer works as a Legal Staff Recruiter for Prime Legal. She enjoys her day-to-day not only connecting with but having real conversations with candidates. Tiffany moved to Richmond in 2012 and Graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University. She worked in the legal industry before making the natural transition to the Prime Legal team. Tiffany loves food, festivals, and anything with paws.

“I’ve always enjoyed connecting with people in social and professional settings. Having been in customer service-centered industries and always working with people face to face, it just feels natural to have genuine conversations. I enjoy utilizing my skills to help people to make positive changes in their lives and careers.” — Tiffany Hitaffer

Prime Legal, Our Sister Company