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📢 Q1 2024 US Law Hiring Activity Trends A key trend that emerged within Q1 was a return to junior associate hiring, which had previously slowed down across 2023. In terms of last year, we saw these junior roles be replaced by mid-level, senior associate and partner hiring. However, now we’re seeing a full spectrum of hiring across the associate ladder. Listen to Director, Thomas Hanlon, discuss hiring activity trends across the US legal recruitment market in Q1.   For a deeper dive, read the full report: https://lnkd.in/eSD2P67K   #Recruitment #IndustryNews #IndustryTrends #USLaw

🚀 The Power of Faster Placements in Legal Recruiting 🚀 In the fast-paced world of legal recruiting, time is of the essence. Faster placements can make all the difference, ensuring that top legal talent is secured promptly and efficiently. Here’s why quicker hiring processes are essential: 🔹 Quick Access to Top Talent: The best legal professionals are in high demand. Faster placements ensure you don’t miss out on securing the right candidates. 🔹 Enhanced Efficiency: Reducing the time-to-hire streamlines the recruitment process, allowing firms to fill critical positions without delay. 🔹 Competitive Advantage: Speed in hiring gives your firm an edge over competitors, ensuring you build a strong team swiftly. 🔹 Improved Productivity: Minimizing downtime between recruitment and onboarding helps maintain continuity and focus on delivering excellent legal services. Embracing faster placements is not just about speed; it’s about ensuring the right fit for both candidates and firms, leading to greater success and satisfaction on both sides. #haistack #findyourneedle #LegalRecruiting #FasterPlacements #Efficiency #TalentAcquisition #LegalJobs #CompetitiveAdvantage

At Legal.io, we believe that our lawyer-trained recruiters deliver better outcomes for both our client and candidate partners. 🏆💪 Leveraging their legal background, our recruiting team: 💫 Makes better fit matches: A deep understanding of the nuances of in-house legal roles allows our recruiters to better align candidates' qualifications with client needs. ⏰ Makes placements faster: Our recruiting team can quickly identify the most suitable candidates, reducing the time and resources clients need to spend on hiring. 📋 Provides career insight: Having navigated their own legal careers, our recruiters can offer valuable career advice and help candidates make informed decisions about their next steps. Hire smarter and advance your career with Legal.io. Join the movement below. 🚀 Get help hiring with Legal.io: https://bit.ly/44XpLr0 💼 Find a job on Legal.io: https://bit.ly/3Kos7p6 #inhousecounsel #legaloperations #legaltalent

Reflecting on my journey with G2 Legal, I’m incredibly proud of the impact I’ve had in the London legal market—helping talented professionals land their dream roles and assisting firms in building their ideal teams. 🌟 It’s moments like these, seeing candidates thrive and receiving such positive feedback from both clients and candidates, that remind me why I love what I do. If you’re looking for your next opportunity in the legal field or need top talent for your team, let’s connect! #LegalRecruitment #CareerJourney #ClientSuccess #LondonLegalMarket

𝐂𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐔𝐊 𝐋𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐫𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 … 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡 𝐃𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐌𝐢𝐝-𝐋𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥 𝐋𝐚𝐰𝐲𝐞𝐫𝐬: 3-5 PQE UK lawyers remain the most sought after, with firms actively seeking talent in this range. 𝐎𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐫 𝐋𝐚𝐰𝐲𝐞𝐫𝐬: Compared to the beginning of the year, there’s been an increase in roles for 1-2 PQE levels, offering more opportunities for junior lawyers. 𝐑𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐃𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐋𝐚𝐰𝐲𝐞𝐫𝐬: Growing demand for transactional lawyers, however standards remain high, with firms willing to wait for the perfect candidate. 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐀𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐋𝐚𝐰𝐲𝐞𝐫𝐬: Demand for Australian lawyers continues to grow, but candidates must have the right level of experience and strong core skills from reputable firms. For more updates on the London legal market, make sure to follow our page! #LegalRecruitment #LegalJobs #RecruitmentInsights

Get insights into the state of hiring in the Legal field in 2024, including what roles are most in demand and the latest job market trends.

Exciting News: Lateral Link is transforming the legal recruitment landscape! As Abby Gordon, puts it, “Give us all the information. We obviously don’t have attorney-client privilege, but don't be afraid to ask us questions before deciding whom to work with. Once you pick that person you trust, give us all the information and trust that we know how to best manage any tricky situation.” Explore Chambers Associate's August article to see how our team’s approach to recruiting can help you make the best career moves. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/egch_Wsx #LateralLink #LegalRecruiting #LegalCareers #CareerMoves #LegalJobs

📰 Law firms are raising the bar for lateral hires! In a recent New York Law Journal article, industry experts reveal that law firms are now implementing more extensive vetting processes when selecting lateral candidates. This shift is primarily driven by the need to ensure cultural fit, assess long-term potential, and maintain high standards of legal expertise. These enhanced vetting procedures aim to create stronger, more cohesive teams to serve clients better and foster a collaborative work environment. Read the full article here for more insights 👉 https://ow.ly/A56w50SLhnk #LegalIndustry #HiringTrends #LawFirms #ProfessionalGrowth #LegalCareers #LegalRecruiter #Recruiter

Ever wondered about the difference between working with a specialist legal recruiter, like Beacon Legal, versus a generalist? ➡️Industry Insights and Networks: As specialists, we are deeply entrenched in the legal realm. Our focused expertise means an extensive network and nuanced understanding of the legal landscape, enabling us to tap into niche talent pools and offer insights specific to the legal profession. ➡️Tailored Matchmaking: We're all about precision. Our tailored approach matches law firms with candidates who fit seamlessly not just in terms of qualifications, but also in terms of culture, values, and practice areas. ➡️Elevated Candidate Experience: Working with a specialist means a personalised and attentive experience. We're attuned to the nuances of legal careers and can provide tailored guidance and support throughout the recruitment process, ensuring a smoother journey for candidates and law firms alike. If you’re interested in working with a specialist such as myself, feel free to reach out to see what Beacon Legal can do for you. #legalrecruitment #beaconlegal #specialistrecruitment

Following on from last week’s question in our Q&A with LexisNexis UK – does it matter which law firm you trained with - today I am sharing our tips and insights on… 💥 Do I need prior experience of working in-house? 💥 🔶 While having prior in-house experience such as a secondment or pre-qualification experience can be an asset when applying for in-house roles, it is not always a strict requirement. 🔶 Many in-house positions are open to candidates with a strong legal background, relevant expertise, commerciality, and a good understanding of business operations.   🔶 Some companies may prioritise candidates with prior in-house secondment experience, others are open to hiring talented lawyers who bring a fresh perspective from law firms or other legal settings. 🔶 It is important, when applying for in-house roles without direct experience to tailor your application to highlight the transferable skills, commercial acumen, experiences and aptitude that make you a strong fit for the specific needs of the company and the industry. If you’re thinking about making the move and would like a confidential discussion, we'd love to hear from you. Drop us a line:   📧 [email protected] 📧 [email protected] Next week Karolina Mikulicz-Church will be answering: 💥What are the benefits to moving in-house? 💥 #inhousecounsel #inhouselegal #legalcareers