Candidates work hard to make a good first impression on a potential employer. What employers often overlook, however, is that candidates only put in this work when they have already developed a positive first impression of the employer. The employer’s first impression initiates the relationship. Often, that first impression is determined by the employer’s social… Read More »
Strategic Staffing
What Should You Delegate to Your Recruiting Partner?
When you’re running a legal firm or department, you are often stretched in many different directions trying to get work done in a timely manner, meet court deadlines and keep up with the demands of clients, partners and employees. Partnering with a legal support recruiter can give you one less thing to worry about. Building… Read More »
Building a Socially Responsible Law Firm
Tell a room full of people at a cocktail party you’re building a socially responsible law firm and you’re likely to be met with a few jokes. Typically, “law firms” aren’t synonymous with “social responsibility,” but more and more firms are making social consciousness part of their mission. Use these tips to help your firm… Read More »
Never Get Behind on a Legal Assignment Again
In the legal field, missing a deadline simply isn’t an option. Unfortunately, deadlines can creep up on you, especially if you’re working on a large project with many moving parts. Deadlines can also be impacted by an employee resignation or trying to grow your department while in the midst of a major project. Long stretches… Read More »
The True Costs of Recruiting Indecisiveness
When you have several good candidates, it’s tempting to take your time with a hiring decision. Delays or indecisiveness, however, can have multiple negative effects on your team and your organization. Waiting takes time, which translates to lost productivity and money. Worse, your top candidates may accept an offer from another law firm or legal… Read More »
5 Questions You Should Ask During a Legal Support Job Interview
When you walk into an interview for a legal support job, you may feel like you are on trial. But in reality, interviews are a two-way street. Sure, you have to demonstrate that you have the correct qualifications for the position and possess the professionalism and attitude to be an asset to the firm, but… Read More »
Don’t Settle for Hiring Mediocre Legal Support Talent! 3 Ways to Hire Smarter
Legal support staff play an essential role in the smooth running of a legal practice. The right support staff can make your work much easier – and the wrong ones can make it more difficult. When choosing legal support team members, it pays to hire top talent. Here are three ways to find the best… Read More »
4 Signs of a Great Legal Support Recruiter in Toronto
When you need a new legal support team member, you don’t need “just anyone.” You need an experienced candidate with the skills, work ethic, and personality to fit well with your team – and you need a recruiter who can help you find those candidates within your hiring budget. Here are four signs you’ve found… Read More »
Is Your Compensation Helping or Hurting Your Recruiting Efforts in Toronto?
Compensation often poses a tough question for hiring managers. Too high, and you risk injuring your budget; too low, and you won’t attract the candidates your team needs to thrive. Fortunately, finding the balance in compensation is possible. Here’s what you need to know to ensure your compensation for legal support staff is helping your… Read More »
How to Build a Highly Impactful Team
Recruiting the right people for your team is only the first step in team building. Once you have the skilled and focused staff you need, it’s time to work on building the connections among them, so they can pool their abilities for the greatest impact. Here’s how department leaders and team heads can encourage and… Read More »