Ask A Recruiter - Law

I recently left my job at a law firm in Jordan Within Jordan, I usually get interviews and offers, but whenever I apply abroad,I get rejections even before reaching the interview. I’m trying to pursue oppor… more

I failed the bar the first time around, passed it the second time, and I’ve been practicing successfully for two years now. A recruiter recently asked for my law school transcripts, which show my inco… more

Has anyone gotten a job or at least an interview from this app? I’ve been applying since last year and I haven’t gotten any. But the same resume gets me interviews from LinkedIn.
Could it be that I’m … more

I’m applying for an in-house role at a major tech company, and the job description lists about six different legal project management tools I’ve never even opened. My current firm is still basically r… more

Are fully remote in-house counsel jobs actually out there? I see a decent amount of job postings, but many of them have been reposted several times over the last few months. I’ve applied to probably 3… more

I’m a new parent and I’m hoping to find a role that allows for a 30-hour work week or a 0.8 FTE arrangement. I have a stellar record in employment law, but every time I bring up part-time in initial s… more

How likely is it to switch to a law firm in a tax group with one year of Big 4 experience in tax? Naively, I thought I would get to work on more legal adjacent projects but the bulk of the work is com… more

I’m a mid / senior associate (cusp) and a recruiter refined resume and it looks good but removed bullets under my summer/ internship headings (had been at the same firm and in house for a few years). … more

How do I find the right recruiter? Currently a fourth year at an AM100 firm, and want to lateral to an AM 50 – 75. How can I trust that a recruiter will know which firm checks all my boxes or is just … more

Do you use AI in your applications? I found it very helpful in updating resume and preparing interviews. I recently did a mock interview with AI tool and found it very helpful. I’m unsure how AI use i… more

I currently work as a paralegal at a small firm while studying. Role has been taxing, but valuable.

However, the environment is toxic. The solicitor I report to shouts, and as a junior, my mistakes have been met w… more

I recently finished my JD while working full-time as a paralegal, but I’ve decided not to take the bar because I actually prefer the support side of the house. Now, when I apply for senior paralegal o… more

Lots of in-house roles asking for very specific industry experience, even when the legal skillset is transferable. How strict are hiring teams on “industry match,”? Should I apply to roles that are st… more

I’ve been at a small firm for five years where the culture is basically silence is golden, and I love it. However, I’m interviewing with a high-energy mid-sized firm next week, and I’m worried I’ll co… more

I’m evaluating an in-house opportunity, everything feels strong except the title is legal counsel. I have 15+ years experience. My friend said I should at least go with senior counsel. I understand co… more

I am working with a recruiter for an in house counsel job. The job opened on the company website April 13. The recruiter reached out to my friend two Fridays ago who referred me to him. I spoke with t… more

I’m a junior transactional attorney (NJ/NY) with experience in M&A and general corporate matters. I stepped away from practice for a period and have been actively working to return, including stay… more

My best friend went through 4 rounds of interviews for a role that is a strong fit, with positive conversations throughout, only to receive a generic rejection with no feedback. I understand there can… more

A colleague recently took a pay cut to move in-house for better work-life balance, but ended up working just as much. How real is the WLB advantage of in-house roles today?

Hi, I'm a licensed lawyer in the Philippines with roughly 4 years of total legal experience. I have worked with law firms from the USA, Canada, and Australia. I'm interested in taking the state bar in som… more

Making $113k at a 10 year labor and employment attorney in California. Should I be making more? I did in the past but I took a step down to have kids.

At my current small firm, my title is Senior Counsel, but I’ve only been practicing for five years. I know that in Big Law, Senior Counsel usually implies 10+ years of experience and a different track… more

How should one handle a reference request for a bad former employee?
She wasn't terminated. When her temp employment term expired, I simply told HR not to extend it because she had failed to complete 6 items b… more

How do I handle the reference stage when I can't trust my direct supervisor to be professional or honest? I’m looking to leave my current firm because the managing partner is, frankly, a bit of a … more

Have an introductory call with a recruiter for a firm I am very interested in. I am 3.5 months pregnant. Should I disclose to the recruiter?

A lot of professionals are underpaid for one reason They explain what they do
Instead of explaining the impact they create. That small shift changes everything.

I’ve been working 100% remotely for a firm in another city for the last two years and it’s been amazing for my productivity and mental health. However, the firm is now mandating a four days in the off… more

Working on my resume now and I was advised that everyone including lawyers should tailor their resumes for each role they apply, but in practice, how much difference does that actually make? For seni… more

I current work in a social work role, finishing up undergrad in a few short months. I was originally going to become a Licensed Social Worker. However, I have always wanted to be a lawyer, and from th… more

Litigation paralegal with 13+ years of hands-on experience in civil and family law. Skilled in drafting pleadings and discovery, case management, e-filing (Odyssey), and organizing and summarizing case materials.

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Assessing two very opportunities: a lateral move at a large company versus a more senior leadership role at a small, high-growth company. Pay are similar. The large company offers brand recognition, stabili… more

How bad is it to accept an offer at a firm and then accept another offer somewhere else later, and withdraw from the first one? The timelines of my lateral process are not lining up well, have an offe… more

AI interviewing seems like a completely unserious way to go about recruiting. I guess it would make sense if you are being cast in a reality show, but it seems like yet another waste of my time. They already have my tailored… more

A few years ago, I was pretty active on social media and posted some opinions on local politics that I now realize could be seen as controversial by a conservative law firm. I’ve since scrubbed my acc… more

I work at Lacoste. its a great store but its very stressful.

AI tools are increasingly part of the day-to-day legal work (drafting, summarizing, issue spotting), and I’ve noticed a boost in efficiency sometimes.

From a hiring perspective, is AI usage now seen as… more

what is a total comp for a new MD or senior director / exec director supposed to be in NYC.

We recently interviewed a few candidates for a backfill, the one that the panel likes is actually the least experienced on paper but has a great sense of humor, I am so curious how much does “soft ski… more

Heard my boss talk negatively about a previous employee who had significant life stresses at the time to a new potential employer. They haven't worked here in years. How does someone leaving your … more

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