Staffing Built for Law Firms, by People Who Know Law Firms

SOS Legal Staffing was founded with one mission: to give law firms access to experienced, affordable virtual staff — without the hassle of traditional hiring.

Our Story

How SOS Legal Staffing Came to Be

SOS Legal was born out of a simple observation: law firms were spending too much on local staff while talented legal professionals around the world went underutilized. Founded by Ed Gentry, with deep roots in law firm staffing and financial management from his time at American Express, SOS Legal was built to bridge that gap.

Today we've placed hundreds of virtual legal professionals with firms across the U.S., from solo practitioners to mid-size firms. Our reach spans every major practice area — personal injury, immigration, family law, estate planning, and more.

Every candidate we place has prior U.S. law firm experience — we don't believe in learning on the job at your expense. When you hire through SOS Legal, you get someone who hits the ground running from day one.

Leadership

Meet Ed Gentry

Ed Gentry

Ed Gentry

CEO / President

Ed Gentry has spent his career at the intersection of law and business. His background in law firm financial management at American Express gave him a unique view of how staffing costs impact firm profitability. He founded SOS Legal Staffing to give firms a smarter alternative — experienced virtual staff at a fraction of local costs. Ed personally oversees the talent matching process to ensure every placement is the right fit.

Our Team

The People Behind SOS Legal

Our small, focused team brings together deep expertise in legal staffing, business development, and talent management.

Ed Gentry

Ed Gentry

CEO / President

Founder of SOS Legal Staffing with a background in law firm financial management and a passion for connecting firms with world-class talent.

Matthew Simpson

Matthew Simpson

Business Development

Matthew helps law firms identify their staffing needs and find the right virtual professionals to expand their capacity efficiently.

Lesli Villegas

Lesli Villegas

Business Development

Lesli builds relationships with law firms nationwide, guiding them through the transition to flexible, cost-effective virtual staffing.

Know the Difference

Outsourcing vs. Remote Staffing

Many firms confuse outsourcing with remote staffing — but they're very different models. With outsourcing, a vendor manages the work independently. With remote staffing, you hire the person directly and they become a true extension of your team. SOS Legal Staffing places remote staff — meaning you stay in control.

Category Outsourcing Remote Staffing
Control Vendor manages the work You direct the staff
Integration Separate team Part of your team
Cost Project-based fees Hourly, transparent
Flexibility Rigid scope Scale up/down easily
Why It Works

Why Virtual Legal Staffing

Virtual legal staffing isn't just about saving money — it's about building a more agile, resilient firm.

Cost Savings

Save up to 60% compared to hiring local staff — without sacrificing quality or experience.

Speed

Get staffed in as little as 2 weeks. No lengthy job postings, interviews, or onboarding delays.

Experience

All staff have prior U.S. law firm experience. They know your workflows, your terminology, your standards.

Flexibility

Scale your team up or down as your caseload changes — without the commitments of traditional employment.

Ready to hire smarter?

Talk to Ed today and find out how virtual staffing can transform your firm.

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