Do we have to pay for your services?
No. There is never a fee charged to an applicant for the services we offer.

How do I register with you?
Select Register with Us and apply for the position of your choice. Once you have registered, we will contact you to discuss your qualifications.

What is a Direct Hire?
Many applicants come to us with extensive experience and would like to be hired directly by a client. We refer to these situations as direct hire placements. With direct hire placements, our clients have specific needs and may require several interviews or meetings with you to determine if you are the appropriate match.

During your time with our recruiters, please provide all information that you feel is relevant in assisting us to make your job search more comprehensive. Our clients rely on us to provide them with qualified, experienced and professional candidates and we are committed to making our placements successful. We look forward to helping you manage your career.

Do you only offer temporary positions?
No. Kent Legal offers temporary, temporary to direct hire, and direct hire placement services. Please let us know which of these types of opportunities you are interested in considering.

What type of testing do I have to do?
That depends on the support position you are looking for. We have computerized testing that includes typing, Microsoft Office, WordPerfect, data entry, legal spelling, legal vocabulary and grammar. Our testing is available through the Internet.

Do you have direct deposit?
Yes, you are paid by direct deposit at the bank of your choice. Simply provide us with a "void" cheque so we can be sure to deposit your pay in the right bank account. We will mail a deposit advice slip to you on a weekly basis.

Can I work on a temporary basis while looking for direct hire placements?
Yes, let us know what type of work you are looking for. When we send you on a temporary assignment, we will continue to search for direct hire opportunities for you.

Do you offer employee benefits while I work as a temporary worker?
Yes. We offer many benefits to our employees, some of which include: vacation pay, holiday pay, referral bonus and direct deposit.

How am I paid on temporary assignments?
You are paid an hourly wage agreed upon before the assignment begins. During the assignment, you are considered an employee of Kent Legal. You complete time sheets on line and are paid weekly with the usual government deductions. Four percent holiday pay is added to your weekly pay cheque.

Does only the consultant I interview with use my resume?
No, Kent Legal recruiters work as a team. We share candidates and clients and work together to find you a suitable position as quickly as possible. We will keep you advised as to where we are sending your resume.

Do I need to send a cover letter to you with my resume?
It is not necessary; however, the more information we have about your experience and your desired position and salary range, the better.

Can I be registered with more than one agency?
Yes, and please tell us if you are. We would like to know with whom you are registered in order to avoid duplication.

What information goes out on my resume?
Your resume and sent to clients with only your name and the Kent Legal logo on it. We remove your contact information. This protects your privacy and ensures that our clients know to communicate through us when they want to book an interview with you.

How does this work?
When you come in and register with Kent Legal, you will perform skills testing, meet with one or more of our consultants and, if we feel we have positions open that suit your particular skills, we will discuss them with you right away. We want to ensure that you are interested in the positions for which we have submitted your resume. To that end, it is Kent Legal’s policy to always call you and give you as much information about a position, including the name of the firm, so that we can and obtain your agreement before sending your resume. This ensures that it is a firm to which you have not already been presented or one that you would prefer not to work at. It also gives you an opportunity to do some research about the firm before your interview. Clients are always impressed when you know something about the firm before the interview!

Do you have a question that you would like us to answer for you? Send an e-mail to kentreg@kentlegal.com.