“Painless hiring” sounds great, but it isn’t always the reality. Instead, law firms and legal departments often face one or more common “pain points” when seeking new talent. Here are four common challenges the legal hiring process can pose, along with effective ways to address each one: Recruiting Costs Many firms and departments first scrutinize… Read More »
Recruiting Top Talent
5 Essential Attributes to Look for When Picking a Legal Support Recruiter
Working with a legal support recruiter offers unparalleled benefits. Your staffing partner can revitalize your job postings, reach out to the best hidden legal support talent, and cultivate candidates who offer both the skills to do the job well and the cultural “fit” to thrive with your existing team. To maximize the benefit of your… Read More »
When a Firm Across Town Is Beating You at Recruiting Top Talent, Here’s What to Do
“Thanks, but I’ve already accepted an offer with….” If you’re hearing this comment from outstanding candidates again and again, or if you’re watching both the established leaders and the “rising stars” in the legal support field accept positions with competing firms, it’s time to adjust your strategy. The difference between a good employee and a… Read More »
Can’t Fill a Legal Support Position? These Might Be the Reasons Why (and What You Can Do)
Finding top talent in a competitive market is always difficult. If your organization is struggling to find the legal support staff member you need for a position, you can change your tactics to increase your chances of success. Here’s why you might be missing the right person for the job—and how to change that: You’re… Read More »
In a Rush to Hire a Legal Assistant? Don’t Sacrifice Quality
Despite your best attempts to plan ahead, many situations may result in a need to hire a legal support professional as soon as possible. As with any project, hiring done in a rush can create the temptation to cut corners. In your hurry to get someone in the position, you may find yourself settling for… Read More »
5 Reasons to Spring for the Best Legal Talent
Every law firm or legal department wants to hire the best talent they can find…don’t they? In fact, many firms shy away from hiring an outstanding candidate if the candidate stands to be a game-changer for their organization. Concerns about candidates being overqualified or about additional salary outlays loom large in many managers’ minds. When… Read More »
Is Your Hiring Process Costing You Money?
Every moment you have a legal support position that isn’t filled your organization is losing money. The person who should fill the position isn’t there to do productive work. Essential tasks for that position are covered temporarily by other staff, who must sacrifice some of their own productive time to pitch in. And management staff… Read More »
Legal Support Recruiting: Understanding the True Costs
Outstanding legal support staff members are crucial to your organization. The costs of finding and keeping the best people, however, can be prohibitive – and you may not realize how steep some of the “hidden” costs are. In Part 1 of our series on legal support recruiting costs we uncover the true costs of recruiting… Read More »
The Importance of Reference Checks When Hiring Legal Support Talent
When you hire legal support staff, it’s essential that they are professional, experienced and trustworthy. The best way to establish this is through reference checks. Reference checking can be one of the most important parts of the hiring process. It gives you the chance to speak with people who have firsthand knowledge of your candidate… Read More »
The Perils of “Groupthink” in Recruiting: How to Overcome It
Working together toward a common goal on a daily basis is great, right? Your team is so close you can practically complete each other’s sentences, and you know your colleagues will always have your back. This is great when it comes to getting work done, but can backfire when you’re ready to hire. Will anyone… Read More »