Ask A Recruiter - Law

Hello recruiters! I am a paralegal with over ten year's experience in a variety of work settings including corporate, local and federal governments, and have a wide knowledge of finance, real esta… more

Why can't I find employment in the legal field despite my decade of transferable legal knowledge and skills especially as a bilingual Senior Judicial Researcher, assigned to the CJ of the Supreme Court of my countr… more

Hi, I graduated in Law with a 2:1 in 2023 and still haven’t found a role related to law. I currently work as a cover supervisor/teacher and also in a warehouse on weekends. Could you please guide me o… more

Why is it hard to get a legal assistant job in Calgary when I already have 14 years of experience as an internationally trained lawyer but also have been doing administrative legal work in Canada for a couple of years,… more

I recently paroled from prison, while inside I obtained an Associates degree in Psychology and Liberal Arts. I have an extensive working knowledge of the 12-step process, I would really like to work with su… more

Why do recruiters ghost candidates? I’m employed, like my job and people I work with. But $ could be better so I’m often looking to see what’s available. Last week: 2 calls with 2 separate recruiters … more

I’ve had straight A’s my entire life and got a full ride to law school. In law school my fiance unexpectedly died and it sent me on a severe spiral that im still very much working on. I graduated my m… more

What’s going on nowadays is…. Applying for jobs:: interviewing for first second rounds:: no response from recruiters::: then ends up with Rejection:: so so frustrating!!

I have a well-paid, good benefits, and good hours, etc., government job. But it’s in-person. I'm in need of remote work due to childcare obligations. I was offered a job at the same salary (I'… more

I’m absolutely miserable in ID. I’m burned out after practicing for barely a year. I’m unhappy with pay but the burnout is affecting my performance and I can’t justify seeking a raise given my perform… more

How can I get a recruiter to work with me in finding a position?
How does it work when you are working with a recruiter?
Does the recruiter work for the company or me, who are they barging for or who h… more

What does it mean when two recruiters have ghosted you? The initial conversation is always great, but when it comes to finding positions to put me forward on, I never hear back. This is the second recruiter… more

I’ve been mainly doing Plaintiff labor and employment (federal, state, and administrative) for 10 years. It has been especially difficult to get an interview with L/E defense firms. I’ve have had good… more

Looking for a new GC/CLO spot and would love to find somewhere new by November/December this year. I'm industry agnostic but looking to join a company at the $200m to $500m in revenue. Would love … more

Anyone hiring for an energy attorney position in house? I’m relatively green with 3 years of experience but I cannot stand the “always on” culture of law firms.

I don’t understand why a firm doesn’t get back to you after an interview either way!!! It’s so rude and hurtful. Not knowing if you are that terrible. 😞

I'm so nervous about relocating to GA and finding work

If I have a second round interview, but the job posting has been removed, does that mean they’ve likely already picked who they’re going to offer the job to?

Hello, I have paralegal certificate, with 2yrs as a personal injury pre-suit case manager. I am looking to change from personal injury to family law. Anyone have any suggestions?

I saw a great question on here and wanted to piggy back? For recruiters that have done recruiting across other sectors (ie health, tech, legal, etc.), could you share about your transition experience and pros/con… more

What are some ways to a paralegal on the job market make their resume stand out from the rest of the competition?

Hi, I'm a nurse paralegal with 2 years experience. My firm has serious staffing issues so I'm really more of a straight up paralegal. They are looking to have me do litigation work instead o… more

Thoughts about working at Outten & Golden LLP?

What do you do when you're last supervisor is not giving a good response on your behalf. And no one is hiring you?

Why would firms rather leave a role vacant for months instead of hiring someone with experience even if it is not in the field the firm is seeking ?

Hi! JD LLM with 3+ years of experience working at a Big 4 for transaction advisory tax looking for new opportunities. Thank you!

Why do companies offer a severance when laying people off? Is this required by Law?

Wondering if anyone here has transitioned from legal recruiting to other areas of recruiting like tech recruiting. Love to learn more about this transition! Thanks!

How long should I wait after giving a firm my availability for a second interview to have it scheduled? When is it appropriate to follow up?

Interviewing for jobs and have no clue what is fair compensation in the Greenville SC market for a female attorney with 10 years of litigation experience across the country (including 6 trials) and no… more

I just received a job offer at a prestigious law firm. Before I accepted, I asked for a copy of their firm’s employee handbook. Was that stupid/embarrassing?

any tips for PI?
small firm has me doing my job an paralegal job, don’t mind i just need tips on time management.

Hi, I am an internationally trained lawyer looking for an articling position in Ontario. I have completed my NCA exams and have recently registered for my bar exams scheduled in 2025. I have also recently complet… more

How to land a job at a law firm. Interviews goes very well and in the end with No job offers. All suggestions are appreciated

I’ve been working jd advantage jobs for several years and am interested in switching to a junior attorney role. Looking for at least 180k in CA. Any advice on what to target? Is it just biglaw or bust… more

Looking for advice. I recently graduated with a bachelors degree and am planning on going to law school next year. Having a hard time finding any job at a law firm because of my lack of experience. Do… more

I have experience in law offices. I'm going to school for forensic psychology. But I'm still not getting a job. Why?

Is your firm changing their wfh policy again as fall hits?

Third time denied an offer after making it to the final interview round for a lateral litigation job (class ‘22), feeling defeated. Advice?

What to do when recruiters not responding back to your emails??