Ask A Recruiter - Law

Have you ever accepted a job offer out of panic and immediately regretted it? I said yes on Friday after months of rejections, then woke up Saturday with buyer’s remorse. Now all week I've been ba… more

Has anyone else had a dream company lowball them into walking away? I was genuinely excited about the role and stupidly said I’d take a slight pay cut. They came back $15K below my minimum. Guess I sc… more

Hello, I have almost 8 years experience as a Office Support Specialist with 3 law firms.This includes Data Entry, Document Scanning Electronic Filing etc. I have been applying at law firms and through… more

How to answer an interview if they ask on why you are leaving despite serving the previous company in short tenure?

How much prep is too much before an interview? I know some people research every person on the panel, while others just read the job posting. how prepared should candidates really be? I want to show g… more

What makes a candidate memorable after an interview? Sometimes two candidates have the same background, but one just sticks in the hiring manager mind. what actually makes someone stand out after the… more

What’s your best comeback story after rejection. I had one company ghost me for months, then reach back out because I guess their top pick didn’t work out. Nothing hits like turning a no into a yes.

Does anyone know if Fried Frank is hiring in NY?

I’m far along/at the end of an interview process and saw the job was “reposted” on LinkedIn. Is this a strong sign I did not get the job?

How long does it usually take to get an offer after a callback interview at a big law firm? I know it’s probably a range and depends on the firm but would still like to hear different experiences on t… more

How do you decide when it’s worth countering an offer. I just got one that’s fair, but I think they can go higher. I’m debating if pushing for a few thousand more is confidence or arrogance.

I was so emotionally attached to this last opportunity that fell through, it's going to be really hard to emotionally recover. I'd already started imagining the work, the commute, the career p… more

Anyone else struggling to get good references because your last manager left the company. The new one barely knows me but HR says no exceptions. It’s wild how much a career can hinge on someone else’s… more

Hi everyone! I’m a foreign-trained attorney (licensed in a non–common law jurisdiction) currently working in the U.S. as a Contracts Manager. I’m exploring other in-house legal or related roles that c… more

I applied for Hilton’s legal placement year. They have now asked me to complete a one way video interview and an online assessment. Can anyone give tips for the video interview. What to prepare, what … more

Unemployed >1 year. I jumped around about 4x since passing the bar. I went to a mid-level firm to corporate counsel position after 1 year to go to corporate environment. After ~3 years, I remained … more

Do boutique fund formation firms that work with non-micro funds exist, or due to the regulatory, tax and similar specialists undertakings generally keep those at the BL firms?

I recently learned that some employers are requiring some sort of AI or computerized meeting before an in-person job interview. Any ideas as to what that is or where to find it? Is there more than one… more

Do people really land great positions on LinkedIn? I see great positions being posted but often wonder if it spam or real opportunities.

How do you know when to stop being patient with a slow hiring process. I’ve been told I’m a “top candidate” for over a month and the updates have stalled. I don’t want to push too hard but I need clos… more

Would you ever take a pay cut for better WL balance?
I’ve heard of some lawyers leaving higher-paying roles for remote setups. Would you ever trade salary for flexibility?

Is it harder to get hired if you’ve job-hopped?
The market’s been so uncertain lately that some people have changed jobs every year or two. Do recruiters view short stints as red flags, or is it just n… more

Hi, I graduated 2024 with my masters in law and even got selected for my thesis to be published but I have been applying for entry level legal roles(paralegal, legal secretary, legal assistant or inte… more

Will someone be so kind as to review/skim my cover letter for a litigation finance role pls? I'd be so grateful!!

Do recruiters care more about skills or years of experience? keep seeing job posts that ask for 8+ years but list responsibilities that any mid-level could do. When recruiters screen candidates, what … more

Is the legal job market really as slow as it feels?
Lately, I’ve heard mixed takes — some say things are picking up, others say it’s still slow for corporate and in-house roles.What are you seeing out … more

If an employer posts a job requesting at least 1 year experience and lists the salary at $100,000 to $120,000, if an applicant has 4+ years experience, is it unreasonable to ask for $125,000 expecting… more

What firms do you consider reputable for headhunters/recruiters for IP Litigation?

I’m in-house and need to find a new role. In the past I’ve consistently had a decent number of recruiters reach out despite my LinkedIn page being pretty thin (which gives me more flexibility in the j… more

I have an interview this week and something has just come up with my current role that I cannot get out of. How can I reschedule without burning the bridge?

What’s the secret to sounding confident when you’re lowkey begging inside. I rehearse answers, smile through it, and still feel like they can smell the desperation. I wish interviews came with a nap a… more

When do you start to worry that you’re just not the kind of person companies want. I know it’s not true but the longer it drags on, the harder it is to shake that thought. I keep telling myself the ri… more

Do you recommend taking an interview even if you are not 100% interested in the position?

Anyone else secretly panicking about explaining why they want to leave a job that looks good on paper? Mine is stable, pays well, but feels hollow. I know saying that out loud sounds privileged, but i… more

Worked in a biglaw firm as a junior but got the boot and have been unemployed for months. I’m interviewing an out of state wealth management company for an in house position. Transactional work and sizable legal … more

Does firm prestige still matter once you go in-house? I’ve noticed some companies still lean toward candidates from big-name firms, but others don’t seem to care at all. How much weight do recruiters … more

6th year lit associate desperately looking to move into a transactions practice and if not possible a more regulatory role. Any suggestions ? Feels impossible

Is it just me or does every in-house posting secretly want a mini GC with a junior salary? They want corporate, commercial, privacy, IP, employment, and to top it off you should “love fast paced envir… more

Anyone else trying to move firms and shocked by how much firms care about your book even if you’re mid level? I get that business matters, but the expectation that a fifth year should walk in with cli… more