Associate, Counsel and Public Sector Candidates

When associates, counsel level and government attorneys with premier credentials decide to explore opportunities at major law firms, they need a dynamic search professional who will “roll up their sleeves” and go to work for them with focus and confidentiality. The Legal Advantage does precisely that – we are aggressive and responsive on behalf of attorneys who are committed to improving their career through a lateral move. We do it with a well-defined plan-of-attack, and strict adherence to the ideals of professionalism, integrity and confidentiality.

The Legal Advantage takes the following proactive and multi-tiered approach for non-partner and public sector candidates:

• using our extensive contacts and resources, we research the relevant market and provide the candidate with a thorough list of firms worth exploring based on the candidate’s experience, credentials, and goals;
   
• when appropriate, we contact key partners and other decision-makers at law firms to inquire about their staffing needs in the relevant practice area and/or to gauge their interest in the particular candidate’s background (without identifying the candidate, initially);
    
• when the candidate instructs us to formally pursue an opportunity with a particular firm, we will present the candidate’s information to the right people at that firm in a persuasive, professional, confidential package which highlights the candidate’s strengths, achievements and suitability for the position at hand;
    
• we follow-up at appropriate times with prospective firms in a tactful and respectful manner, relieving the candidate of this sometimes awkward and burdensome task;
    
• when a firm is interested in meeting the candidate we coordinate prompt interviews, provide relevant information regarding the interviewers, serve as a liaison for the exchange of information between the firm and candidate, and provide interviewing tips and general advice to the candidate throughout the interview process.

If you are an exceptionally qualified attorney who is genuinely interested in pursuing law firm opportunities, The Legal Advantage can help you identify and pursue those opportunities in a professional, focused, and confidential manner.

Please contact us to learn more about our unique service.