Recruiting legal support professionals is not simple. Candidates must be skilled, experienced, and a good fit for the organization’s culture. Most importantly, they must be ready to make a significant impact on your firm from the first day on the job.
In the small legal community, there isn’t an infinite amount of qualified legal support talent available. So, how can you ensure that you always have access to the experienced legal support professionals you need?
Build A Talent Pipeline.
Don’t wait until you are desperate for help. It’s essential that recruiting be an ongoing process. Encourage current employees to keep an eye out for people who would fit well into your firm even when you are not currently hiring.
Ask your best people who they know, especially friends who are currently employed. Frequently, when you ask for referrals, employees will automatically try to think of people who are currently searching for a new job. Your best prospects may already be working. Also ask new employees to refer standout employees from their previous job. Share these referrals with your recruiting partner so they can vet these individuals and explore their potential within your firm.
Become A Resource.
Workshops, blogs and newsletters give prospective employees a reason to engage with you or visit your website even when they are not looking for work. If you are regarded as a thought leader in your industry or location, your firm will be the first that top prospects think of when they are ready to change jobs. You won’t have to work as hard to sell them on the opportunity if you make an offer.
Make Your Website Candidate-Friendly.
Use your website to highlight your corporate culture. Provide pictures and profiles of the people who currently work there so that the candidate can imagine himself working there as well. Ensure that the copy and images on your site really show who you are. Make the site easy to navigate and optimize it for mobile users. When you are perceived as the “top employer” that legal support professionals want to work for, it will make your hiring process (and time to hire) much faster.
Partner With A Specialized Recruiter.
When you work with a team that has a deep understanding of both the industry and the specific needs of your firm, it’s easier to quickly access legal support staff. At Kent Legal, our experienced recruiters can help you find qualified, dependable legal support help. Contact us today to learn more about our legal support recruitment services in Toronto.