How to Choose the Best Legal RECRUITING Agency
Legal recruitment is no laughing matter, or at least it shouldn't be! Whether you're starting a small law firm or managing a mid-sized to large one, choosing the right legal recruitment agency to save you time and money can make all the difference.
While it may seem overwhelming -- after all, there are countless agencies out there that promise great service and expertise -- it's important to take your time in researching potential options and picking the one that best suits your needs.
Consider their online portfolios, references from previous clients, and any special qualifications they may have in addition to legal recruiting. Once you've found an agency that meets these criteria, make sure to schedule a consultation so they can provide expert advice on how best to tackle your legal recruiting challenge – saving you time and money in the process.
STEP ONE | REVIEW THEIR ONLINE PORTFOLIO AND TESTIMONIALS
Legal recruiting can be an arduous process, and it isn't something to take lightly. You'll want to make sure the right legal recruiting team is fit for the job! When perusing an online portfolio of a legal recruiting agency, start by looking at their track record.
Legal recruiting experts will have a history of successful placements that speak volumes about their capabilities and timeline. Read through any background information on their website as well - often, this can reveal more about the agency's culture and how they approach client relationships. Ultimately, do your homework before you sign up with a legal recruiting agency; research their online portfolio well to ensure a great experience for all involved!
Our full cycle legal recruiting process at Del.Trust is outlined on our Services Page. and you can find some of our testimonials on our Home Page.
STEP TWO | DETERMINE WHAT EXPERIENCE BEYOND LEGAL RECRUITING THE AGENCY HAS
Legal recruiters should know the ins and outs of the legal industry to effectively source and place talent. It’s great to have an understanding of recruitment strategies, but without experience in the actual field being recruited for, that knowledge can only take you so far.
Legal recruiters which possess a legal background will know how best to assess candidates based on relevant qualifications, as well as having first-hand understanding of determining if someone would be a great fit for a certain environment or team.
Legal recruiting isn’t just about matching resumes - it is also about finding employees who share values, have compatible personalities and precise technical expertise for your practice area specifically.
This combination can prove invaluable in any legal organization, costing time, effort and money otherwise spent sorting through a mountain of paperwork. Legal recruiters need to have every tool available at their disposal to ensure such parallels are identified with precision and acumen.
At Del.Trust, not only do we carry 15+ years collective legal recruiting experience, we also carry 19 years of professional law firm experience as former senior paralegals.
STEP THREE | HOW ARE THEY DEMONSTRATING THEY ACTUALLY CARE ABOUT YOUR LAW FIRM?
Not all legal recruiters were created equal. If you want to hire the perfect person for your company, start by finding a legal recruiter who actually cares. How do you distinguish these?
Look for one who takes the time to understand the unique aspects of what makes your business tick, and then designs a recruiting strategy tailored just for you. When a legal recruiter demonstrates genuine care and concern, it highlights their commitment to delivering quality results that completely align with your company’s goals.
Legal recruiting is complex and ever-evolving, so the best legal recruiters are always looking to establish a reliable partnership with their law firms. Working collaboratively with such a person will benefit everyone involved and give everyone peace of mind that their interests are protected, and their goals achieved.
Put simply, forming a longstanding alliance with a dependable legal recruiter will improve your hiring department month over month, and year over year. A legal recruiter that is interested in partnering with you long term will provide a variety of custom options to ensure your decision to stay working together is financially sound.
At Del.Trust, we offer competitive options, tailored to your immediate and future needs. We make it financially possible for you to have a dedicated legal recruiter that makes you feel like you’ve hired someone “in-house” for the role. During our initial free legal staffing strategy call, we run through how we can work together to align the right people around the right priorities with the right processes to enable sustainable and predictable growth for your law firm.