Ask A Recruiter - Law

Is being dual-barred worth it? Do firms desire it?

Can anyone share experiences working for Transdev/NICE based in Nassau, County NY.

Tier 4 law school to big law assistance/advice needed. As background, I went to a lower ranked law school (100-120 range). Recently, my law school dropped even further down the rankings, and I believe… more

I’ve been at my current job for a year. I do not have it listed on my resume because I am ashamed of the company. I’m looking for work currently and have my previous employer listed. I was thinking of… more

what to say on prospective job interview if you were fired for violating company policy..? it was a mistake and this person is strongly looking to grow and move forward from this. But unsure how to an… more

I am seeking a family law clerk position within canada, preferably remote, as I am in a somewhat rural area in Ontario, Canada and do not drive. Thank you !

I didn’t have Bon Jovi saving someone’s life on my bingo card. Good to see!

What is the market rate for entry level insurance defense? HCOL area

I have a bachelors degree and a paralegal certificate and im struggling to get a job as a paralegal. I don’t have any experience, and all the jobs require years of experience. My issue is how am I going to … more

I am seeking a new paralegal role after 2 layoffs in 2 years.....

Any good sources for compensation at plaintiffs firms? Looking for firms that handle general litigation or class actions, rather than personal injury/insurance

I work in-house in a regulatory practice area and want to move to a market paying firm. Not having any luck with cold applications. Any tips or advice? Can you suggest a recruiter to work with? In Cal… more

I've been working in the closing department for real estate law firms for the last twenty years. I am pretty burned out on this position. I am looking to transition my skills into another positio… more

Is there a growing market for corporate paralegals to work remotely full time? Also is there a market for corporate paralegals to work on a freelance basis? BC and Alberta Canada

I interviewed for 2 different jobs, 1 is in-house role, another at a law firm. The firm is a litigation practice and would require frequent court appearances. I don’t expect the work to be challenging and t… more

Whatever happened to the hostile take over? The HTOs were huge in the 1980s, but we never really hear about them much anymore. Ideas welcome.

Did I get ghosted from an external recruiter? I am looking to get back to BL and was referred to a recruiter who has apparently been really successful in my practice area. I called him and he answered… more

As a recently Caribbean trained lawyer desirous of relocating to America and Canada; how do international applicants like myself stand out in the eyes of recruiters?

What’s the standard commission for a recruiter placing a junior lateral partner? I assume a percentage of the base salary but what if much of the pay is tied to a bonus (with required metrics)?

I’m trying to transition out of CA family law after 20 years to an area of law that has more remote jobs, litigation or transactional. Also, I want to learn a new area of law to get some growth in my … more

Hello everyone I'm currently in Nigeria hbut I got a remote job in the UK and I'm asked to submit an ILR document or a permit to work and I don't know what I can use as an equivalent. ple… more

Hi all, im based in the UK, working in wealth management for a tier 1 bank. I have an undergrad in law and i am currently a MSc legal practice student looking to move into law as a paralegal to gain e… more

Are you seeing increasing demand for real estate positions and bankruptcy litigation?

For law firm recruitment, do you recommend submitting your resume to the general submissions posts that some law firms have? Like the candidates interest forms? I am a recent law school graduate with … more

Looking for teams who are working with games or movies. Almost a year in Calgary and still searching for Game dev, film industry, and just talented people and artists.

Is the corporate/M and A market for juniors and mid levels beating up? I need to get out so badly.

Hi all,
Currently a big law 7th year. I’ve been at the firm less than 2 years.

Prior to this I was in-house at 2 fortune 50 companies.

I’m pretty sure I want to end up back in-house. Part of the reason I went to t… more

I am currently looking to change firms after working at the same one for 4 years. The firm doesn’t know I am looking to make a change and I would like to keep it confidential. Unfortunately, this was … more

I’m about to separate from the Air Force JAG Corps after 10 years of service. For the past 5 years I’ve focused on software acquisitions and more so now in IP, data rights, and patents in artificial i… more

Which are the best and worst big law privacy practices to work at, considering pay, WLB, culture, etc.

A few months ago, I joined a boutique as a NEP and inherited a book of about $1 million from a retired partner that I am growing. The boutique is being acquired by an AM 50 firm by year end. Is it … more

How best to transition out of insurance defense into commercial or coverage?

Are there any recruiters out there that can help me find a remote in house role?

AI software is taking over the old ICIMS program for weeding out candidates. I read that making your resumer "more AI compatible" is the wave of the future. Some job sites offer free AI comp… more

I followed up with an employer about a job I applied for and was told that I jumped around too much in my past to be considered a serious candidate. I am a 6 1/2 year associate and have worked for 3 f… more

The market has been tricky and inconsistent all year. Historically, election years are conservative hiring cycles. Anyone seeing anything different?

If I want to move to NY, but I’m too late to transfer my bar score and too early to waive in, are there any realistic options? Would anyone consider me? Rising fourth year biglaw lit