If you own a law firm, you might inevitably have friends or family ask for jobs at your law firm. The thought is that this is a friend or family member. They know you. You know them. That will equal trust. And that trust will equal a great employment relationship. Even if friends and family…
Category: Recruiting
Should we use a headhunter for job openings?
The larger the law firm you have, the more hiring needs you probably have. From attorneys, paralegals, legal assistants, and receptionists other administrative staff, many law firms can have lots of employment needs. The task of completing legal work is likely the most important task in a law firm. For most law firms, there is…
Another job board law firms should consider
In a previous blog entry, I discussed the benefits of SmartRecruiters for law firm job postings. SmartRecruiters is nifty because it allows law firms to get jobs posted on many different job boards at no cost. Of course, through SmartRecruiters, law firms can boost different jobs to get them higher visibility in select job boards….
Newer attorneys likely aren’t staying long-term
If you are running a law firm, you may have hired a newer attorney at some point. The hire often makes sense for a lot of law firms and solo practitioners. They need help because their law practice is busy. On the other hand, the newer attorneys need experience and an income to pay their bills…
The importance of experience
If you own a law firm, you likely want a good mix of employees. You want employees who have different strengths, weaknesses, and backgrounds. All of this serves to diversify your employment environment. It also allows your employees to complement the strengths and weaknesses of others. One important trait you must have in your law…
You snooze, you lose: Consideration of job offers
When law firms have job openings, lots of candidates are usually out there. After all, it’s still a tough economy in a lot of ways. And if you are proactively posting jobs, there are often lots of attorneys and paralegals/legal assistants, and other administrative professionals, looking for employment. Hopefully, if you are hiring, you are…
Overly Ambitious Law Firm Applicants
During the hiring and recruitment process, one of the common topics that can come out in an interview is the goals of the applicant. “What are their short-term goals?” “What are their long-term goals?” These are normally important questions that come up in the hiring process. Law firm applicants can generally answer these questions in…
Does turnover in a law firm matter?
One of the most common questions many have about the nature of law firm business is whether employee turnover matters. This is a common question and one that many ask. In the law firm world, and most other industries, people can come and go. Does turnover in a law firm matter? Obviously, when things remain…
Class and diplomacy when talking about prior employment
During law firm interviews, the issue of past employment is a common topic. The applicant might talk about their past jobs in terms of what they liked and what they didn’t like. They might also talk about why they are seeking a new opportunity. By the same token, this is often an area of interest…
Do the interviewing versus being interviewed
If you are hiring at your law firm, you must hire the best applicants. The hiring decisions your firm makes can make or break your law firm. After all, the hiring decisions you make will directly contribute to the quality of legal services your firm provides. It will also contribute to the overall office environment…
What Cardinals’ baseball can teach you about running a law firm
After the 2011 season, the St. Louis Cardinals had a big decision to make. They had to decide whether to sign Albert Pujols to a long-term and expensive contract or ultimately let him walk because: (a) the price was too high when compared to the impact they thought he’d provide for the team based on…
Humble and hardworking
Lots of law firms wonder what traits they should look for in a law firm employee. No matter whether it’s an attorney, paralegal, receptionist, or other administrative staff member, the question is an important one. Some law firms look at academics and grades. They want employees who have the highest grades and who ranked at…