Do You Really Need a Recruiter in This Market?

This is a hot job market! Do you still need a recruiter? The majority of in-house jobs are for transactional lawyers 4-8 years out of a top school law school with top firm and in-house experience. If you don’t match that magic profile, then yes, a recruiter can be invaluable in the job process. Here’s why:

1. We know exactly what the hiring manager is looking for, i.e., what are the top few things on the job description that’s really required versus the nice-to-haves (and what is plain wrong in the job description).
2. We will bypass bureaucracy/the internal black hole and get you straight to the hiring manager. I always have the hiring manager’s email and cell (though I will never share that with you).
3. We have the confidence of the hiring manager. Often the hiring manager has personally requested that I conduct the search; he or she knows the quality of my work, understanding of their job and industry, and selection of top candidates for them. I also get constant feedback on candidates sent.
4. We know the company’s culture. I ask (so you don’t have to) about hours, the possibility of telecommuting, benefits, etc.
5. We know the pay structure and what piece of the compensation can move (base, bonus, equity). I can advocate for you when negotiating compensation if you’d like.