Navigating the Job Market with a Legal Recruiter
When you’re putting yourself back on the market and considering working with a legal recruiter, working with someone reputable and experienced is crucial. A top legal recruiter not only has a strong track record but also ensures that their placements are lasting and beneficial for all parties involved.
Maximizing Your Relationship with a Recruiter
“It’s truly about doing what’s right. We place candidates with firms to ensure a good fit. Bringing on a new hire is costly, time-consuming, and impacts everyone’s reputation. We make sure to get it right,” says Shari Davidson, President of On Balance Search Consultants.
Both clients and candidates have preferences that must be managed discreetly. Honesty is critical when working with a recruiter.
“Don’t go around your recruiter. Great care is given to ensure that all parties’ interests are prioritized. Don’t start talking to a firm or another recruiter in the middle of a placement. Doing so only derails the prospect of being considered, not to mention puts everyone’s credibility at risk,” says Shari Davidson.
Key Considerations When Working with a Legal Recruiter
- Reputation
- Attorneys are naturally risk-averse and skeptical. It’s essential to work with a recruiter you trust. The top recruiters are engaged, stay in constant contact, and make things happen.
- “My candidates become clients for the long haul. We keep in touch over the years to ensure things are going well and offer insights to help guide their careers,” says Shari Davidson.
- Recruiters are guided by the National Association of Legal Search Consultants (NALSC) code of ethics. Do your due diligence and research a recruiter’s reputation.
- Business Intelligence Network
- Good recruiters stay on top of industry trends and maintain strong relationships with firms and candidates. They constantly nurture and build new relationships, providing opportunities that are not publicly posted.
- Coaching, Positioning, & Negotiating
- A recruiter will first ask why you want to leave your current position. They coach you before presenting you to a firm, ensuring your accomplishments are highlighted, and your resume reads well.
- Recruiters often ask for a Representative Matters or Transactional Deal Sheet, which helps quantify your value and assess your career trajectory.
- The top recruiters create a compelling narrative about how your unique skills will benefit the law firm and negotiate the best deal for your present and future needs.
- Communication
- Good recruiters inform you about your candidacy status return calls and look out for your best interests.
Conclusion
Good recruiters try to respond to all inquiries, even if they cannot work with you. They serve the interests of both clients and candidates, fostering robust and transparent communication and trust. By following these tips, you can ensure you find exactly what you’re looking for in your legal career.
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About On Balance Search Consultants
On Balance offers great insight and industry intelligence. Shari Davidson, president of On Balance Search Consultants, advises law firms on taking a firm to the next level and helps rising talent transition to the right law firm.
Contact us today. Call 516.731.3400 or visit our website at https://www.onbalancesearch.com.
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