Ask A Recruiter - Law

I’m debating whether to switch roles. I’m currently in-house at a large company with reasonable pay and good work, and a team I like. The main downside is a recent move to 5 days RTO, my commute is about 20 mins, not so bad.… more

Are there recruiters who specifically handle JD-Advantage roles, or am I on my own for this kind of search? I graduated law school a year ago, passed the bar, and realized I actually hate the idea of … more

I didn't get a permanent offer after my 2L summer at a large firm, and it feels like a scarlet letter on my resume. It wasn't for performance issues, the group just didn't have the headcou… more

I went to law school as a second career and I’m now a 40-year-old. I love the work, but I often find myself being interviewed by partners who are younger than I am, and it creates a weird dynamic. I’m… more

How do I get involved in remote paralegal work? I've been working in person for almost two years, but I'd like to further my education and remote work would be easier for me with doing that. I… more

I’m a second year in a finance group trying to move into M&A or a more gen corp group in either biglaw or a more medium sized firm. I’ve had a a few interviews but no luck yet. Does anyone have an… more

I’ve spent my entire career in a very narrow area of maritime law, and while I’m an expert, the market for this is tiny. I want to transition into general commercial litigation to give myself more car… more

I’ve been recently in processes with multiple rounds, long gaps, and little feedback—even after strong initial interest. Is this just how legal hiring works today, or are there real inefficiencies beh… more

I have been a legal assistant/paralegal
for about 30 years. I never went to school for my paralegal degree. Thinking of going for it now. In the end, is it worth it? I’m not going to make anymore money… more

Hi everybody, I am legal assistant and also have extensive paralegal experience as well. I am wondering if there is a general consensus as to whether law firms in Phoenix typically will match an employee’s 401(k… more

Why is it so hard to get a work from home job in the legal field? Everywhere I look people have them, am I just unlucky? Is it because I live in Alabama?

Biglaw 3rd year in LA. I get a million recruiter emails about biglaw lateral opportunities, but I’m interested in going in house (not necessarily now, but eventually). How do I even get notified about… more

I’ve come across roles that are interesting but not a clear step up, more of a lateral move with slightly different exposure or even a light step down based on title. If I have a few lateral moves, do… more

I’ve been in processes where initial conversations were very positive, but then things slowed down or went silent without clear feedback.

From the inside, what typically causes a process to lose moment… more

I’ve spent the last six years as a prosecutor and I’m ready to make the jump to white-collar defense in the private sector. While I’ve tried dozens of cases, I’ve never had to sell my services to a cl… more

Due to a firm merger and a subsequent round of layoffs, I’ve had three different jobs in the last four years. On paper, it looks like I can’t keep a job, but in reality, I’ve just had a terrible run o… more

I’ve spent years handling complex commercial and tech-related work, and on paper I feel like a strong fit for many in-house roles. Yet I sometimes get the sense that not coming from the “preferred” ba… more

I’m currently finishing up a federal clerkship and I’m starting to look at firm life again. Everyone told me a clerkship would make me highly marketable, but I’m finding that firms are hesitant to bri… more

I’ve been reaching out to legal recruiters on LinkedIn for weeks, but I’m getting zero responses even though I see them posting daily. My profile is up to date, I have a solid background in insurance … more

I have one year of clerkship experience and have been looking for a non litigating law position. I Is there a law recruiting agency in Pittsburgh, Pa that can genuinely help me or do I just keep sendi… more

What’s the best way to negotiate for a higher base or a sign-on bonus? I got an offer from a mid-sized firm that I really like, but the base salary is about 15% lower than what I’m currently making. T… more

I am working with a recruitment firm and the recruiter I was working with would only match me with a black hiring manager, and I was hardly matched with companies. I’m African American, and I work in … more

How is demand for antitrust associates right now?

Do recruiters generally see boutique experience as equal to big law? I’m a 3L graduating from a T14 school with an offer from a top-tier firm and a smaller, highly prestigious litigation boutique. The… more

I am thinking of applying to another big law firm, I am relatively junior. Will the firms that I am applying to contact the current firm that I am at in anyway? I don’t want to be found out.

Recruiter Encouraged Me to Apply—Now Silence. Should I Follow Up? I was contacted by a recruiter from a company I’m very interested in and was encouraged to apply through their website. After submitti… more

Hi, I’m looking for advice. I’m a California-licensed attorney without a U.S. J.D. or LL.M, and I previously worked in South Korea handling divorce and criminal cases only. I need to move to the U.S. … more

As someone who leans more introverted, I sometimes find traditional networking challenging. What approaches have worked best for building meaningful professional relationships in a way that feels auth… more

Is it common for a firm to offer an equity partner a salary but then have a large percentage (30%) of it held back and paid out pending firm performance for the year? Received an offer with a nice bas… more

How is the culture at Gray Robinson ? Do they consider non-local candidates ?

I’m a fifth-year associate and, like everyone else my age, I’m looking to move in-house for a more predictable schedule. I’ve had a few interviews, but I always seem to lose out to candidates who alre… more

I’ve found that the legal hiring process can be unpredictable, some opportunities move quickly, while others take months with little communication. It raises the question of how to maintain momentum w… more

Workday is new to our firm, where do most people keep screening notes if your using WD?

As I explore new opportunities, I’ve noticed that many in-house roles emphasize industry experience. While my legal skills are transferable, I sometimes wonder whether not having direct sector experience puts me … more

Sometimes job postings feel like they’re describing a very specific “unicorn” candidate. For roles where you meet most, but not all of the criteria, how do you decide whether it’s still worth pursuing… more

My spouse got a dream job offer in Chicago, so I’m looking to move from my current firm in Atlanta by the end of the summer. I’m barred in Georgia but not Illinois, though I’m planning on waiving in o… more

I’ve been at the same personal injury firm for nearly a decade and I’ve reached the ceiling for both pay and responsibility here. I’ve managed entire caseloads and mentored all the new hires, but I fe… more

Can someone tell me if the firm Radoslovich Shapiro, PC is a good firm to work for if you're a legal assistant?