“We’re seeing an abundance of corporate opportunities, especially in northern California; tax associates are in demand up and down the coast; IP and general commercial litigaiton remain stable and strong.”  There are plenty of jobs available for well credentialed lateral associate candidates, Delia points out.

What are your experiences with the legal job market?  Do you see any trends in hiring either recent grads or lateral associates?

“My best friend is a recruiter for the financial sector. She thought I had a great personality for recruiting, but I thought she was wrong. Then, one of my bosses thought it would be a good fit for me. I decided to give it a try. It seemed that fate was telling me something.”

Now, Rachel is loving every minute of working with attorneys as a recruiter. “I’m loving what I do. It is the right fit for me and I’m putting my talent to good use.”

Rachel is helping to place attorneys in Los Angeles and throughout California. In addition to connecting with the lawyers, Rachel most enjoys helping them to find their ideal fit within the legal realm. “It’s a nice thing to see lawyers find a fit. There is a shift in their lives. Helping them find that is a wonderful experience. It’s so important that people are happy, and I’m thrilled that I get to help lawyers find happiness within their careers.”

Rachel received her undergraduate degree from UCLA in Anthropology and Women’s Studies, and her J.D. from Southwestern Law School in 1999. She and her husband have two sons. In her spare time she likes to spend time with her children, read books, hike, and do pilates; and she has introduced three couples who eventually got married.

You can reach Rachel at Rachel@SwanLegal.com

“We’re thrilled to have been chosen,” said Delia Swan, president of Swan Legal Search.  “It really is nice to know that we’re so well-respected within the California legal community.  All of the recruiters at SLS work very hard to build lasting relationships with attorneys and law firms, and it is lovely to have this recognition!”

The Recorder conducts a survey of lawyers throughout California and asks for opinions about the best lawyers, firms and companies in a number of categories.  One of those categories, The Best Lawyer Recruiting Firm, suggested three firms from which respondents could choose – Swan Legal Search wasn’t mentioned.  In fact, the reputation of the firm carried it through – SLS was a write-in winner!

“Our previous clients really came through for us, and we’re so appreciative,” said Swan.  “We’re so thankful to all of those who chose us as a top firm, and we really couldn’t be more proud.”

Swan Legal Search, with offices in Los Angeles, Irvine and San Francisco is a legal search firm comprised entirely of former practicing attorneys. The firm focuses on creating opportunities and building long term relationships with attorneys, law firms and corporate legal departments. SLS prides itself on knowing the attorney job market from the inside out, which enables them to provide the best consultations to candidates.

Love this “Got Skills?” ad.  We had so much fun with these!

The few, the proud, the pre-screened.

Probably my favorite ad.  What’s yours?

Erin is a seasoned legal recruiter specializing in associate career development.  She is well versed in the California market having worked in both Southern and Northern California as a recruiter and an attorney.  Erin has made numerous placements with AMLAW 100 firms as well as regional and boutique firms.  We are thrilled to have Erin on our team.

Erin is a fourth generation Californian who grew up in Mammoth Lakes, California. She graduated with a B.A. in English from Lewis & Clark College in Portland, Oregon, and received her J.D. from Vermont Law School where she focused on environmental law. Erin then joined the Army’s Judge Advocate General’s Corps (JAG).  After completing Airborne School, Erin was stationed at Fort Bragg, North Carolina where she served as the environmental attorney for the installation. Erin was later promoted to the Army’s Environmental Law Division in Washington D.C. where she provided substantial litigation support to the Department of Justice.  

After voluntarily completing an additional tour, Erin left the Army to return home to California. She worked in both the environmental and litigation departments for a terrific Los Angeles firm that has since merged with Alston + Bird, LLP. After more than eight years practicing law, Erin became a legal recruiter.  She has tremendous knowledge about the legal industry and thoroughly enjoys working with law firms and associates. 

“I love my job”, says Erin, “finding the perfect fit for an associate and a firm is an incredibly rewarding experience.  Much of my job is focused on career counseling.  I ensure that my associates are making a move that is beneficial to them.  Long-term planning is critical for a successful legal career.  Swan Legal Search has been in the business for almost 15 years and many of the partners that we work with now, we once placed as associates.” 

“On that point, I am thrilled to work for a company like Swan Legal Search that has strong relationships with the firms’ managing partners and recruiting administrators.  We have a wealth of inside information about what distinguishes the firms from one another.   Information is key in making an informed, intelligent opinion about one’s career and at Swan, we have that information to share.”

When Erin is not drafting cover letters, coaching her associates for interviews, and negotiation job offers, she is building up the courage to surf in the Bay Area’s notoriously cold and sharky waters.

If you’re an attorney looking for a great recruiter to help your legal career path, contact Erin today.