Ask A Recruiter - Law

Saw lots of posts complaining about recruiters, I have to say it’s getting worse these days. One recruiter reached out to me for a job only pays 1/3 of my current base. I ignored her at first because … more

Every firm says they want “immediate availability” but then take 3 weeks just to schedule a screening call. I’m trying to laugh it off and stay patient but the delays make me second-guess whether they… more

So I have applied to 100 jobs in the past three months and I have had a very few calls back but no company has actually hired me for the job or even had a second interview. what could be the cause of … more

Is it a bad idea to use a receuiter if you are a federal law clerk?

I’m in an interview process with two companies - I believe just had my final interview with one and have another final scheduled. The outside recruiter is very communicative but the internal recruiter… more

Is there such a thing as a recruiter for in house legal positions? If so, how you go about finding one?

Lateral hiring so confusing compared to entry-level. Every recruiter gives a different message about qualifications. How do you know if you’re truly competitive for a lateral move?

When is the right moment to bring up compensation? In the first call, they normally will give you a range. But when is the real compensation negotiation, when get an offer? Or bring it a bit early? In… more

OK, so I have very strong client relationships and manage (or perform) all of the work for many of them, but how do I decide if the business is truly portable? Might I get some of it, all, none? I am … more

Is it worth applying if you don’t meet all the job posting requirements? I saw some postings feel like wish lists like 10+ years experience, 5 niche skills, multiple jurisdictions. I am wondering do p… more

Elder Care Law means the legal guidance and protection provided to seniors and their families to ensure safety, rights, and well-being. It covers issues like healthcare decisions, long-term care planning, f… more

Why does it feel like some hiring managers already know who they’re picking but still interview five extra people to cover their tracks? It’s such a weird feeling walking out of a room thinking the jo… more

How do you feel about cold calls? Specifically, do you appreciate the calls getting straight into the details, or does individuality/creativity go a long way?

What is one of the "wildest" recruiting emails you've gotten from a recruiter? What made it the "wildest"?

Am I the only one who gets embarrassed reaching out to people you haven’t talked to in years just to ask about openings? I know networking helps, but it feels so unnatural. I’m worried I’ll come off a… more

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I helped a friend review a job application recently, and their cover letter was so polished I thought they’d suddenly become a writing genius… then they admitted it was 80% AI. It made me wonder how … more

I’m thinking to accept a role as the first legal hire for a company, I understand that I will need to be comfortable with a lot of uncertainties, push backs, no precedents whatsoever etc. is there any… more

I’m not sure how to evaluate whether a company’s remote policy is real or if they’re planning a quiet return-to-office. I don’t want to ask directly and set off alarms. What’s a tactful way I can get … more

Advice on lateraling to another market? I work in a tertiary market in the South East, and am interested in moving to Tennessee. I practice Private Wealth and Tax, so Nashville would be the primary ma… more

What would you expect the average salary to be for a legal assistant in SC who has 26 years experience and who also holds a paralegal degree? 10 of those 26 years were worked as a paralegal.

I’m having trouble determining when to update a recruiter if I’ve gotten traction elsewhere. I don’t want to play games, but I also don’t want to lose leverage. What’s the right timing and wording for… more

Hi - I was recently let given a severance of 12 weeks after being with the company for close to 3 years. Out of the total of around 175 people in my decisional unit, number of employees age 40+ were 7… more

Had a friend get an offer (not the best reputation in my area but more money than what they’re making now) and they tried to negotiate and get clarification on benefits and they rescinded their offer…… more

I’ve been waiting almost three weeks for an update from a company I really liked. They said they’d get back to me, and part of me wants to trust that but the silence is getting to me. How can I follow… more

How do lawyers stay marketable in a slow hiring year?
I’ve noticed a lot of people taking courses, networking harder, or trying to broaden their practice area because the market feels slower right now.… more

For companies offering “hybrid” roles—how often is this a hard requirement?

Some people say in-house salaries are almost fixed, but I think there’s always wiggle room — especially for senior roles. In your experience, how much flexibility do companies usually have on base sal… more

How do you break into Director or VP-level legal roles?
I’ve noticed that mid-level in-house moves are fairly common, but jumping to Director or VP still feels like a mystery. I have over 12 years expe… more

If I applied to a position (contract) through a recruiter, is that application compromised in any way if I apply for another position within the company by myself?

Are yall getting interviews that feel like they want a paralegal and an associate rolled into one person? I had a call today where they wanted trial experience, deposition experience, research, drafti… more

Why are so many mid-level roles suddenly asking for portable business? I’m not even close to having a book of clients. I just want good work and mentorship.

I’m a recent law graduate with an interest in IP law and looking for data and tech compliance roles as my way into IP law as I need visa sponsorship and IP law roles are very competitive and my main p… more

One recruiter reached out to a friend for a job at a private equity firm that I want to work for. My friend is not interested and he told me about this position. However, this recruiter, I really don’… more

What’s the right way to talk about leaving a firm for culture reasons without sounding dramatic? My workload was punishing and leadership was unpredictable. I don’t want that to dominate interviews. H… more

Has anyone asked a recruiter to help pivot practice areas and actually had success? I don’t want to stay in litigation forever. I just don’t know how realistic the switch is. What’s worked for people?

Do senior roles really require ‘people management,’ or is that just a checkbox? seeing more senior postings ask for team management experience, but not all in-house roles provide opportunities to lead… more

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Negotiating an offer now, wondering how do companies decide who gets equity vs. who doesn’t? I’ve seen some Counsel roles include equity and others don’t, even within the same organization. What actua… more