For the first time in decades, law firms are no longer primarily utilizing on-campus interviewing (OCI) to recruit students. The historic shift in recruiting is identified by NALP in its Perspectives on 2024 Law Student Recruiting annual report. As alternative methods like direct application and early interview programs (EIP) gained traction, the recruiting cycle moved earlier … [Read more...] about Summer Associate Recruiting Shifts Away from On-Campus Interviews
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How to Recruit, Hire and Onboard a Paralegal
Hiring the right paralegal can make a significant difference in the efficiency and productivity of your law office. As a law office administrator, your role in recruiting, hiring, and onboarding a paralegal is crucial to ensure the best fit for your team. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you navigate the process smoothly and effectively. 1. Define the Role and … [Read more...] about How to Recruit, Hire and Onboard a Paralegal
Hot Trends in Recruiting for Law Office Administrators
The legal industry is evolving, and so are the strategies and technologies that firms use to recruit top talent. Law offices today face unique challenges in attracting and retaining qualified staff, including competition with other firms, changing work expectations, and the demand for specialized skills. Law office administrators can stay ahead by leveraging the latest … [Read more...] about Hot Trends in Recruiting for Law Office Administrators
Law class of 2023 shatters employment records
A new report shows the law school graduating class of 2023 broke records for employment. The National Association for Law Placement (NALP) has released its Employment for the Class of 2023 — Selected Findings, a summary of key outcomes from the upcoming annual Jobs & JDs: Employment and Salaries of New Law School Graduates. NALP began tracking employment data in 1974, … [Read more...] about Law class of 2023 shatters employment records
Tips for hiring summer temps
With the arrival of summer, law offices often encounter staffing challenges due to vacations and increased workload fluctuations. Hiring temporary staff can be a strategic solution to maintain productivity and ensure seamless operations during this period. Here are some valuable tips to guide you through the process of hiring temporary staff for your law office during the … [Read more...] about Tips for hiring summer temps
Have you created your 2024 plan for recruiting paralegals?
By Camille Stell We are in an extraordinary hiring time post-pandemic: 3 million women left the workplace in 2020 and that is particularly obvious in careers that are female dominant as is the paralegal profession One in three labor force participants in the U.S. is a millennial 24% of millennials have been employed at five or more organizations 65% of … [Read more...] about Have you created your 2024 plan for recruiting paralegals?
Sample policy for law office on diversity, equity & inclusion
Sample Office Policy on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Policy Statement: At [Law Office Name], we are committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable work environment that values and respects the diversity of our employees, clients, and the communities we serve. We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are not only fundamental human rights but also vital to our … [Read more...] about Sample policy for law office on diversity, equity & inclusion
How to attract new staff in the post-pandemic job market
By Lynne Curry The pandemic has changed employees and what they want out of a job. It’s up to employers to recognize these new attitudes toward work and figure out how to attract good staff. See if you relate to the situation described here by a manager in another industry, and if you can use some of the advice. Question: I always thought I was a good manager. Not anymore. … [Read more...] about How to attract new staff in the post-pandemic job market
It’s harder to find and keep office workers
Echoing reports of ongoing labor shortages, a new survey confirms that a vast majority of organizations are facing extreme difficulty finding and retaining qualified workers. But, the survey reveals, these challenges are no longer being driven solely by a lack manual services workers, as previous trends have indicated. Rather, office workers are now significantly harder to both … [Read more...] about It’s harder to find and keep office workers
Law firms scramble for entry-level and lateral hires
Industry data indicate that 2021 was another banner year financially for law firms, the most profitable year since before the Great Recession, with the strongest growth in demand for legal services since before the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Findings by the National Association for Law Placement (NALP) show that fall 2021 recruiting activity was also strong following a … [Read more...] about Law firms scramble for entry-level and lateral hires