subject: How to find quality candidates for legal jobs [print this page] If you run a law business or are in charge of recruiting for one, it can be a long and difficult task to find the right calibre of candidates. Recruiting is a challenge, but it is one that can be met. But maybe it is time to reassess your current methods to see if you could be making the process work more effectively for you.
First of all, you should ask yourself whether you might benefit from a recruitment agency. They are used by many law firms, but are often criticised for being expensive or not being successful enough, which means if you do want to use one, it is important to look around and compare them to see what is best for you. You may even be using one already, but think it is time for a change. Either way, here are some things to consider...
What charging methods do they use? Different agencies make money in different ways, whether it's annual subscriptions, hourly charges or placement fees. Each model has its merits, so you need to find out what works best for you. This may mean thinking about how many jobs you are likely to place in a year. For instance, if you make several hires then an annual subscription arrangement could be best. If it's just the odd one a year, perhaps a placement fee arrangement could work.
Ultimately, however, your main goal is finding the right calibre of person and that means going wherever they can be found. Find out where they prefer to search. Use social media channels, forums and other discussion groups to get an idea of the most popular agencies and websites they use for finding jobs. Equally, speak to your own staff about what they think and check out the number of candidates registered with each agency.
Now you are ready to make changes to your legal recruitment process, follow these instructions above to find the right legal recruitment agencies in your sector and establish which one is right for you.
