Adding to your legal support team can relieve some of the burden on your current team, but how do you know where and when to bring on new full time or temporary people? Follow these four steps to ensure that you have the staff you require in place no matter what challenges your firm or legal department faces
Where Are You Short on Staff?
Are you getting backed up on trial preparation? Overwhelmed by eDiscovery or document review? Seeing exactly where you are falling short can help you decide what areas you need to focus on to keep up with current or anticipated demand. Looking at what your firm or legal department’s challenges will be over the next three, six or twelve months can help to make this determination.
Do You Need Permanent Or Temporary Help?
Are you experiencing a temporary increase in workload or is it likely that your need for additional help will continue? Conduct a careful analysis to determine if additional demands come from growth or just a one-time high-demand occasion. Frequently, contract workers offer the best solution. They are immediately available, trained and require minimal onboarding effort.
What Sort Of Employees Can Handle The Workload Best?
Do you need a legal assistant or can the work be handled by a paralegal or legal secretary? An understanding of what kinds of tasks are overburdening your staff can help you to determine what your hiring strategy should be. Are you bogged down in clerical work? Bringing on a partner that will need support? The level of legal support you need is determined by the type of work that will be performed.
Do You Need Expert Recruiting Help?
Work with a specialized staffing firm. Partnering with a staffing agency can make your hiring process more efficient, saving you time and money – but only if they understand your industry. Choose a legal staffing firm who truly understands your challenges and can identify the right support your business needs.
At Kent Legal, our experienced recruiters can make it easier to find legal support staff. Whether you need a litigation assistant to work on a single large case or want to add other support professionals to your permanent staff, we can help you find qualified, dependable legal support help. Contact us today to learn more about our legal support recruitment services in Toronto.