Understanding the Importance of Job Descriptions in Legal Hiring A well-crafted job description is crucial for attracting the ideal talent in legal roles. A vague job description with boilerplate requirements like “Must be able to work independently and within a team” does not move the ball forward in informing applicants what will be required of […]
By Mary Beth Monzingo – If you are an attorney, you’ve probably heard this before: a client looks over your engagement letter and asks, “Can you do any better on the fee?” Whether it’s someone new or a long-term client, it’s a question that comes up all the time. When a client asks for a […]
By Mary Beth Monzingo – As a national legal recruiter, I talk to firm leaders about growth all the time. Most of them know where they want to go, be it regional, national, whatever the vision is, but the path there gets messy fast. For years, that meant grinding through lateral hires, spending heavily on […]
by Mary Beth Monzingo, CPC – Lateral partner negotiations aren’t zero-sum. You’re not just moving a person from one firm to another; you’re dealing with a portable book of business, years of built relationships, and someone’s professional identity. Get any of that wrong and the deal falls apart, even after months of work. As a […]
Monzingo | Legal Recruiting is pleased to announce its recent placement of a perfect match! A conflicts attorney in New York and D.C. as follows: An international law firm seeks an experienced Conflicts Attorney. This position reports to the Director of Conflicts and works with a team of six or more persons. This role will be […]
By Mary Beth Monzingo, CPC | Monzingo Legal – As a legal recruiter, I talk every day with partners and talent directors searching for standout candidates, as well as associates looking for the right fit. Recently, I’ve noticed what connects these groups. It’s no longer just about a firm’s reputation or the size of bonuses. […]
By Mary Beth Monzingo, CPC | Monzingo Legal – A Strategic Hiring Checklist for Law Firm Office Administrators At Monzingo | Legal Recruiting, we believe hiring is not an HR task — it is an operational leadership function. Law firm office administrators are often expected to fill roles quickly, manage partner expectations, protect budgets, and […]
by Mary Beth Monzingo, CPC – As a national legal recruiter in 2026, I’ve watched the “Trusts & Estates” role change from a behind-the-scenes drafting job to one of the most important positions in a full-service trusts and estates law firm. With the Great Wealth Transfer underway and tax laws always changing, firms want more […]
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