Avoiding “they can do the job” hires in law firms

Hiring good lawyers is one of the most important responsibilities of any law firm. Attorneys are not only responsible for serving clients competently, but also for working collaboratively with staff, colleagues, and leadership. A poor hiring decision can impact morale, client satisfaction, and firm culture far beyond a single case. In a prior article, I…

Experience versus personality in law firm hires?

In a previous blog entry, I discussed the importance of making experienced law firm hires.  Applicants who have experience and experience in the areas of law in which your law firm practices can have a positive impact on your law firm.  It is certainly helpful to have new employees who are able to hit the…

The Law Firm Hiring Process

Periodically, any law firm is going to have a job open up. In some cases, the position might be important and needs to be filled expeditiously. Cementing the law firm hiring process is critical to the success of the law firm. The better the hire that is made, the better it is for the clients…