by Chris Batz | Sep 15, 2014 | Legal Recruiting
Managing expectations for both the legal recruiter and the employer is vital to a happy successful working relationship. The search agreement is one of a couple places to do this. Since I am speaking to employers and mostly lawyers, I assume you know the very basics...
by Chris Batz | Sep 15, 2014 | Legal Recruiting
Importance of Ethics, Legal Recruiting and Accountability There are always a few bad apples in the bunch. The legal recruiting industry does not have a regulatory agency like many others. Some of us choose to join an association to abide by a Code. This allows us to...
by Chris Batz | Sep 15, 2014 | Lateral Moves, Law Partners, Legal Recruiting
Here are three principles I strongly encourage employers to consider before making a decision based on price and location. The difference could be saving lots of time and money in the short and long run. #1 The Mediocre to Great Principle Great candidates are hard to...
by Chris Batz | Sep 15, 2014 | Books, Tools & Resources, Legal Recruiting
Using Databases to Source Attorney Candidates I find many employers in the same place as me a couple years ago. Afraid to e-mail their list, their database. But when you truly build a list, a following, a tribe and your database… it really pays off and saves...
by Chris Batz | Sep 15, 2014 | Legal Recruiting
Job boards still work for sourcing great attorneys candidates. New job boards spring up every couple of months. I have done the heavy lifting and picked my top choices. The two that I encourage employers to use are: GoBigLaw.com and GoInHouse.com They are legit and...
by Chris Batz | Sep 5, 2014 | Law Firm Management, Law Partners, Legal Recruiting
Biggest Hurdle our Law Firm Clients Must Overcome Knowing What You Want I am contacted by law firms across the United States wanting to my assistance. When we get on the phone, they ask me when can we get started. My first question for law firm clients is: What...