Stop missing profitable opportunities
Every ambitious practice faces the same challenge: work arrives when capacity is stretched or specialist expertise is needed. With Heron, you can say yes to every opportunity that comes your way. Access highly-skilled consultant solicitors instantly, scale intelligently for big projects, and only pay for the expertise you actually use. Plus, when your practice has quieter periods, your own solicitors can work as consultants through Heron, building additional pipeline and securing extra revenue.
Access verified legal expertise
Connect with skilled professionals ready to deliver
Scale without the overhead
Add capacity for projects without permanent costs
Complete project control
Set deadlines, standards, and deliverables your way
Transparent, fair pricing
Pay only for work completed with no hidden fees
with heron, you can:
Take on specialist work outside your team's current expertise
Handle peak workloads without stretching your permanent staff
Generate additional revenue during quieter periods through our consultant network
Access qualified legal professionals within minutes, not weeks
Maintain complete control over project quality and timelines
How it works
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Create a profile
Sign up and create your firm’s profile.
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Post a job
Share detailed requirements, timelines, and expectations for your project.
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Pick your consultant
Review matched professionals, evaluate their profiles, and select your preferred legal expert.
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Get the work done
Collaborate seamlessly with your consultant and track project progress through the platform.
"Heron's platform quickly matched us with a high-quality consultant solicitor for a very specific project. Heron's understanding of the legal sector and commitment to finding the right fit made a real difference. We would absolutely recommend Heron to other firms."
Barry Creed | Partner
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Built for
Irish Practices
Turn capacity constraints into competitive advantage.
Irish law firms face unique challenges. Rising costs, capacity constraints, and the need for specialist expertise shouldn't limit your growth. Heron's platform is designed specifically for ambitious Irish practices - giving you instant access to quality legal professionals who understand our market and deliver results your clients expect.
Have questions?
Heron law firm FAQ's
Heron is an online marketplace that connects law firms with a network of highly skilled professionals. Our platform allows law firms to post jobs or tasks, receive applications from qualified professionals, and manage the engagement process online.
Getting started is straightforward: simply register your firm on our platform and complete your profile. Once registered, you can immediately begin posting jobs, connecting with legal professionals, expanding your firm’s capabilities and increasing your capacity. Our intuitive interface makes it easy to find the right expertise when you need it.
Posting a job is simple:
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Create a detailed job description (we provide templates to guide you)
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Set your requirements and timeline
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Our platform matches you with suitable professionals
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Review applications and connect with potential professionals
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Set milestones and agree on terms
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Begin to collaborate
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Qualified solicitors with current practicing certificates, specialising in various areas of law.
Experienced legal professionals who may not hold current practising certificates but have extensive previous experience in senior roles, perfect for documentation and process-oriented tasks.
Yes, you can set milestones for jobs on Heron, which allows you to break down larger projects into smaller, manageable stages with an agreed timeline. This helps ensure that both you and the professional are on the same page and that the project is completed to your satisfaction and on time.
Once you’ve posted a job, legal professionals will apply to work on the project. You can then review their applications, communicate with them through our platform, and agree on fees and delivery milestones.
All invoicing and payments are processed securely through our platform. You can set up milestone payments for longer projects or pay upon completion for shorter tasks. The platform fee is 15% of the project value. A 10% fee also applies to the legal professional. This structure ensures transparency and security for all parties.
Yes, you can use Heron for both one-off documentation tasks and ongoing projects. Our platform is flexible and can be tailored to meet your specific needs.
All consultant solicitors on Heron provide profiles that showcase their qualifications and experience, including their CVs. You can review their profiles and ratings to assess their expertise and work quality. We prioritise a high- quality panel of solicitors to ensure you have access to top-tier professionals for your projects.
After completing a project, you'll have the opportunity to rate and review the legal professional you hired. This helps us to ensure that only the best professionals are working on our platform and that you're getting the best possible service.
We provide comprehensive support including:
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Job description templates
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Milestone tracking
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Secure payment processing Platform technical support
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Assistance with matching and project management
Our team is committed to ensuring a smooth experience for both firms and professionals.
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