Ask A Recruiter - Law

I am a first year associate. I have about 7 months under my belt. Can I quit sooner than at the 1 year mark? And begin the job hunt. Will it be possible to find a new job either at another law firm or...

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A recruiter submitted my materials to 5 different firms actively searching for associates in my practice area (which is quite a niche area) a month ago and I haven’t heard anything back yet. I’ve foll...

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Has anyone accepted a counteroffer to stay in an in-house legal role? generally happy with current company but another opportunity came along with better compensation and flexibility. After I resign, ...

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Has anyone ever turned down a higher paying legal role? recently came across an opportunity that offered significantly more compensation, but after learning more about the role, I wasn’t convinced it ...

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Does loyalty still matter? It seems increasingly common to see people move every few years in pursuit of better opportunities. How do hiring teams view tenure these days? Is staying with one employer ...

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I was recently speaking with a recruiter and was asked why I was exploring opportunities when I already have a good job and am fairly well compensated. I was simply curious about the market and open t...

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I’ve been practicing for 12 years, but I took a few years off to raise my kids and now I’m looking to re-enter at the Senior Associate level. One recruiter told me I’m too senior for an associate role...

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A partner at a competing firm reached out to me directly and offered me a job on the spot, bypassing their HR department entirely. It’s a great opportunity, but nothing is in writing yet, and he told ...

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Hi, I’m in need of a recruiter. I’m on paid parental leave but laid off for unspecified reason 1 month into new firm. I have employee benefits, executive compensation, and employment law experience ...

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How much does company brand name matter in an in-house legal career? recently spoke with a recruiter about a role at a smaller company with a broader scope and more senior title. On paper, it looked l...

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I’m curious how others are approaching this. Are lawyers openly discussing AI use with recruiters or during interviews? Or is it still something people use quietly in the background? And is AI profici...

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Has anyone ever regretted staying too long in a role? spoke with a friend who stayed in the same position for nearly a decade because the pay was ok, the team was ok, and the work was comfortable. Loo...

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I’ve been in my current in house role for 6.5 years now and enjoy the work, team, and the compensation was not the best but ok. And I’ve seen most of the team members switched jobs in the past 2-3 yea...

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I am now thinking leaving a stable role, taking a pay cut and joining a start up as first counsel. I don’t know if this is the right move or not but I just feel like I need to do it. Many of us have m...

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Gut check: 7th year invited to interview at a bigger company after about a year in my current role. Already did screener. Comp would go from $350k to about $550k TC, with the difference mainly bein...

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I just got a unexpected job offer from a law firm which I am wanting to take. Because it is unexpected, I have two trips planned for the upcoming months (one long weekend and one full week). Should I ...

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How do I keep my job search entirely confidential when the legal community in my city is incredibly small and gossipy? My current firm has suffered a massive exodus of partners over the last six month...

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I went to an unranked night law school while working full-time, passed the bar on my first try, and have been working under a successful attorney doing family law for two years. Now, I want to transit...

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I am applying a job now, and in the job description, it highlighted AI use. I am curious on how much emphasis I should give on AI use. Have you been asked about AI during interviews? Are employers loo...

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I’ve come across roles where I felt I checked nearly every box, yet never received an interview invitation. What are the most common reasons a seemingly strong candidate gets screened out before the f...

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