Before inviting a lateral-hire attorney candidate to interview, ensure your firm has a clear understanding of its needs, selling points, and expectations. Start by clarifying what qualities, experience, and attributes make a lateral hire attorney successful at your law firm. Reflect on your firm’s previous experiences with lateral hires: What has worked well, and where […]
In the high-stakes world of law firm hiring, I spend my days at the intersection of ambition and institutional need. From my vantage point as a national legal recruiter, I’ve seen a fundamental shift in the “why” and “how” behind attorney moves. Gone are the days when a prestigious nameplate on a business card was […]
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. […]
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