One of the most sought after sectors within the recruitment industry is Legal Recruitment. Legal Recruitment Consultants usually have a legal background either from University or through work experience. The legal sector is still a niche market, there is less competition and the salary levels are very high. Generally the types of clients Legal Recruiters work with are; within the court system, firms of solicitors, barristers; chambers, private companies and central and local government. Firms of solicitors are the biggest employers of solicitors.
Legal recruitment consultants work in a highly professional indstry which demands exceptional attention to detail. The role suits the brightest of recruitment consultants and requires strong networking skills. Legal recruitment consultants are often invited to industry events and are expected to develop strong relationships with candidates and clients.
Legal recruitment searches are often long processes that result in permanent hires and generous recruitment fees. Senior legal placements may be very specific and require a detailed understanding of their roles and a knowledge of candidates working within that sector. It is unlikely that such candidates will be found through conventional CV searches, hence why networking is such a significant part of working as a legal consultant. Although most legal consultants are required to "sell" their services, the legal profession is conservative and a consultative, persuasive and professional approach is typically favoured by consultants. The majority of legal recruitment consultants are well educated, ambitious and highly professional.
The networking nature of legal recruitment consultancy means that former solicitors and legal professionals often move into recruitment as an alternative career. Previous legal experience ensures that candidates and clients will respect the judgement of former legal professionals.
The types of roles a Legal Recruitment Consultant would look for are:
Legal Secretaries
Legal Executives
Paralegals
Solicitors
Barristers
Paralegals
Commercial Lawyers
Litigation
Conveyancing
Family
Personal Injury
Property
Legal Recruitment Consultants have excellent communication skills; they are alert, intelligent and persuasive and have excellent networking skills in order to attract skilled legal professionals.
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