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To use a recruiter or not to use a recruiter

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This is the question.  There has been a trend among some firms to try to bypass the legal recruiter and do the hiring “blind.” Unfortunately, as Delia explains, this usually backfires on the firm.

Remember that a firm will often save money in the long run by using a recruiter, because recruiters will match the attorney with the firm.  This eliminates a lot of attorney turn-over and the costs that result. 

Interested in using a recruiter for hiring at your firm?  Contact us!  We have 15 years of experience hiring for all types of law firms.

Things are Looking up for California Legal Market

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Another Monday, another video post! This week, we speak about the positive outlook for the California legal market.

It’s true, after two long years of bad news, it appears that the legal market may be turning around.

We’ve noticed “a very strong and rapid uptick in associate hiring” recently, and we couldn’t be happier!

California legal market trends with partner attorneys

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Delia Swan, president of Swan Legal Search discusses the latest trends for partner attorneys in the California legal market.

“There is always a market for partners,” said Swan.  However, as she explains, law firms are becoming a bit pickier when it comes to the book of business the partner must have to get a foot in the door.

It’s not what you know…

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Well, maybe what you know is a helpful tool, but WHO you know can be (if not more) important.  Recently, Swan Legal Search attended a Pink Slip Party at the Crescent Hotel in Beverly Hills to meet  some lawyers who were looking for the perfect career move.  These parties are a great way to meet folks who can put you into a great new job.  Take a look at all the fun we had on this “interview.”  For more information about finding the perfect job, please do not hesitate to contact us.  We’d be thrilled to help!