Being a recruiter generally is not hard for some and extremely difficult for others. If you have a strong knowledge of the industry, strong network, are personable, trustworthy, experienced with sales then it's not too difficult. If you're already an associate you likely have the majority of those traits.
The hardest part is likely sales. You have to feel extremely comfortable talking to cold lead attorneys and selling yourself as a recruiter and selling the position / firm.
If you can't do those things well, because there are so many recruiters (and very high industry turnover), you will struggle for a several months with essentially no income until the agency lets you go, you leave or you move to a recruiting role inside a firm (no commissions, less pressure, stable but smaller income).
If you can do all of those things well you will have way more freedom, work significantly less hours and make as much or potentially more.
I was a Pharma defense associate, then switched to leas Talent at a law firm for 8 years. I moved to the legal recruiting search firm side 3.5 years ago. For me, it’s the best decision I have ever made. However, it’s not easy and not for everyone. I had the knowledge base just had to learn how to sell. It’s been fantastic. Yes, there are a ton of recruiters but not many good ones so I have had success very quickly.
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Being a recruiter generally is not hard for some and extremely difficult for others. If you have a strong knowledge of the industry, strong network, are personable, trustworthy, experienced with sales then it's not too difficult. If you're already an associate you likely have the majority of those traits.
The hardest part is likely sales. You have to feel extremely comfortable talking to cold lead attorneys and selling yourself as a recruiter and selling the position / firm.
If you can't do those things well, because there are so many recruiters (and very high industry turnover), you will struggle for a several months with essentially no income until the agency lets you go, you leave or you move to a recruiting role inside a firm (no commissions, less pressure, stable but smaller income).
If you can do all of those things well you will have way more freedom, work significantly less hours and make as much or potentially more.
I was a Pharma defense associate, then switched to leas Talent at a law firm for 8 years. I moved to the legal recruiting search firm side 3.5 years ago. For me, it’s the best decision I have ever made. However, it’s not easy and not for everyone. I had the knowledge base just had to learn how to sell. It’s been fantastic. Yes, there are a ton of recruiters but not many good ones so I have had success very quickly.