Ask A Recruiter - Law

Do we think Cooley and Gunderson will match the new Cravath scale?

Why do recruiters ghost their candidates? They have you go through testing and then just radio silence. Why is this?

I'm beginning to think about making a lateral move in the corporate/transactional field as a 2nd year/3rd year associate. Generally, what is the process to make a lateral move (not to/from big law… more

What’s the benefit of using a recruiter?

Building off a previous post, are you okay with recruiters reaching out to you on a Sunday night? Is this your preferred time for receiving recruiter messages?

What are you most proud of in terms of your professional career?

Left biglaw as a 7th year M&A associate. Was well-liked and on partner track but got offered a job with a long-term client in-house. Being worked like a dog for half the pay and strongly consideri… more

I’m in a leveraged finance team in big law in NYC. Class of 2017 so rising seventh. Dislike my practice area and have realized there’s no exits in house from here. Is there a way to retool to an ECVC … more

Genuinely asking - why do recruiters think it’s acceptable to send unsolicited emails on a Sunday or outside of business hours generally? I get enough emails outside of business hours, and the last th… more

In general, is it easier to make
transactional or litigation equity partner?
If so, which subfields are relatively easier?

I'm a big law attorney who enjoys his job but has been offered the opportunity to join the foreign service at entry level (big pay cut). Do you have any advice for me on making this decision?

How much time does it take to start making any money as a recruiter?

how to know if you are the second or third option when interviewing with prospective employer?

After several years as a litigation associate at different NYC law firms - encountering lots of toxic work environments and unstable job prospects - I want to seriously consider a different area of th… more

I’m a junior litigation associate and recently received an offer to join a V100 firm as a lateral. I’m waiting on my conflicts to clear. How likely is it that my offer will be rescinded due to conflic… more

If a large firm has not mentioned helping you with relocation (But they know you are moving across the country in America), is it okay to ask them? Is it the norm to help all people relocating for a j… more

Coconut Grove AV-rated Litigation Boutique is Expanding.

And, our firm is currently seeking one or more experienced Paralegals and/or Associate Counsel practitioners for plaintiff matters in areas that include Civil R… more

Do you find your job intellectually challenging?

This is probably a dumb question, but has anyone ever negotiated a different office than the one listed for a posted role? I am geographically restricted (unable to move for family/personal reasons) b… more

rising 2nd year at boutique firm, making ~75k. Billing at 85-100 hours a month at 350/hr. Seeking a raise to 100k, reasonable ask or out of bounds?

Tbf, I would be okay with 90-95k just want to set the bar higher… more

Been in edisc vendor biz dev/ops for a decade and want to transition to law firm biz dev. Though the scope is a little different in my eyes, I'm convinced the skills are at least somewhat transfe… more

Offered $180k with a $15k annual bonus. No equity. The range given was $175-$195. I’d like to counter to $195 given I have more years experience than required and I feel the annual bonus is low compa… more

Has anyone taken a step back in class year when making a lateral move and did you end up regretting stepping back in class year?

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How do you recommend breaking into the renewable energy sector? I do this a bit in my current Real Estate position but dream of making it my full time position. I made it to the final round of intervi… more

I got an oral offer from a BL (lateral position) and haven’t seen the offer letter yet. Just wondering what’s the typical time for a firm to hold the offer open? Thanks!

Hey corporate transactional attorneys, do you expect your year end to be extremely busy?

I have 1 year of experience basically as general practitioner at a regional firm, mostly because my firm is disorganized as hell and offered zero training or mentorship. I literally get thrown intakes… more

What are the biggest barriers when attempting to lateral from in house to a law firm with no previous firm experience? What’s the best way to tackle these barriers?

Looking to start working with a recruiter for the first time in the near future. What are some red and green flags I should be aware of while looking to find one that will align their search with my c… more

Does doing temp attorney work in between jobs look better or worse than having a gap in my resume?

What is the paralegal recruiting market like? Is there such a thing?

Is there any benefit at all to the IAPP certifications? I work at a commercial department, I handle DPAs, privacy related inquiries and the like. I have a CIPP/E certification, and I consider obtainin… more

I am in my early 30s with a BA degree in English, 6 years of consulting experience (most of which has been focused on data privacy and compliance) and IAPP qualifications (CIPP/E and CIPM). I am seriously conside… more

Do you feel like your firm hired sub-par attorneys during the ‘21 hiring boom?

What’s your take on working and responding to emails “after hours”?

Do you think law firm annual or semi-annual reviews are helpful?