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📉 End-of-Year Slowdown in the Legal Market 📉 As we approach the final stretch of the year, many in the legal industry are noticing the typical end-of-year hiring slowdown. Firms and legal departments often shift their focus toward wrapping up client matters, planning for the new fiscal year, and assessing budgets. For job seekers in the legal field, this can be a challenging time, but it’s also an opportunity for strategic positioning. Here are some ways to stay proactive: Focus on Networking: Many firms start planning their hiring needs for Q1 in December. Strengthen your professional connections now so you're top of mind when hiring resumes. Refine Your Personal Brand: Use this time to update your resume, LinkedIn profile, and writing samples (connect with me!) Stay Informed: Keep an eye on trends, jobs and demand areas in the legal market (aka https://lnkd.in/dUkMRi3f) Remember, while hiring may slow down, opportunities don’t disappear. Stay focused, leverage your network, and be ready for the momentum that often kicks back up in Q1. 📩 If you’re in the legal field and interested in exploring new roles, feel free to send me your resume at ashleyc@burnettspecialists.com. Let’s stay connected! hashtag #LegalJobs hashtag #Hiring hashtag #LegalIndustry hashtag #CareerGrowth

As the end of the year approaches, legal recruiters often hear from attorneys that they are hesitant to switch law firms prior to January. HOWEVER, making a lateral move in Q4 can actually be a great idea. Why, you ask? Many reasons! 1. Law firms certainly don't stop hiring just because it's the end of the year. Hiring needs are needs, not wants! 2. Everyone else is feeling the same hesitation, so if you apply to open roles in Q4, you'll likely face less competition than in Q1, when all those other attorneys start searching the market again. 3. If you're worried about leaving behind a year-end bonus, many firms will compensate you for that bonus to entice you to join them sooner. So you needn't necessarily leave money on the table. 4. By holding back in Q4, you might miss out on outstanding opportunities that will already be filled by the time Q1 arrives! 5. Getting in touch with a recruiter NOW will ensure that you are already set up for a maximally effective search at the start of Q1, even if we don't immediately catch traction with your search in Q4. Questions? Reach out to me, and let's chat! 📧  meagan@singlesprout.com 📞  617-213-0597 🤝  https://lnkd.in/eaaiZkaz #hiring #LateralHiring #LawFirmJobs #AttorneyJobs #JobSearch #CareerAdvancement Lauren (Greenberg) Churba, Esq.

✨Client Success Spotlight: GM. W Employment Law Firm, Irvine ✨ At Zevix Jobs, we're committed to simplifying the legal hiring process, and nothing makes us prouder than hearing from our satisfied clients. GM. W Employment Law Firm shared how our smart hiring feature has transformed their recruitment process—making it easier and tailored specifically for the legal industry. With Zevix, your hiring experience is seamless. Unlike generic job sites, we focus on what truly matters for law firms. And the best part? We're offering a free trial now, so you can experience the Zevix difference with no commitment. Create a profile in under 5 minutes, start your first job post, and see why law firms like GM. W choose Zevix Jobs for their hiring needs. 🔗 www.ZevixJobs.com #LegalRecruiting #TalentAcquisition #LegalIndustry #ClientSuccess #SmartHiring #ZevixJobs #LawFirmGrowth #HiringResources #HiringNow

Attention legal professionals! #Get Hired!📢 Join Zevix Jobs in under 5 minutes. No resume required. Take the next step in your legal career today! Apply now at www.ZevixJobs.com and get noticed. 💼⚖️ #LegalJobs #WeAreHiring #LegalProfessionals #CareerAdvancement #ZevixJobs #LawFirmJobs #LegalIndustry #JobSearch #LegalCareers #LegalTalent #LegalRecruitting #LegalCommunity 

✨ Trick to Stand Out In a sea of legal eagles, being memorable is crucial. Personalize your application with a brief story of why you chose the legal path - maybe it was the moment you won your first mock trial or when you realized justice is your passion while watching 'Legally Blonde'. Stories connect people; let yours connect you to your next job opportunity. #JobSearchTips #BeMemorable #directtalentsolutions

Don't let yourself be railroaded by an unscrupulous recruiter! Thankfully, you can spot these types a mile off: 1. They FEEL off. Trust your Spidey Senses. 2. They DON'T listen. 3. They CAN'T answer questions. 4. What little information they give you DOES NOT stand up to scrutiny. 5. They aren't working for QED Legal LLP If you're prepared to put your career in someone's hands, make sure it's the right person. That likely isn't the person that sent you a copy and pasted LinkedIn message they probably sent to 72 other people. Make sure you get it right. #legalrecruitment #recruitment #lawjobs #legalcareers

Curious about VacantC Legal Recruitment but haven't had time to take a proper look? No problem, we've put together a 60 second explainer video. Give it a watch/listen and then say hello@vacantc.co.uk if you have any questions 👍 #legalrecruitment #hiring #lovewhatwedo

Beware the Ides of March if you like, but there's no reason to beware a call or email from a legal recruiter. We're happy to chat confidentially about your job search, even if you don't know exactly what you're looking for yet. My team is working on many unposted attorney opportunities in Chicago and throughout the Midwest. By collaborating with a legal recruiter, you can sometimes beat your competition to the punch by submitting for roles that haven't been advertised to the general public yet. Get your foot in the door before it's even been opened. If filing application after application feels like throwing your resume into the wind, try something new. Send me your resume. Book a timeslot to chat. Contact one of my colleagues, or even my competition. If what you're doing isn't working, do something different. stephen.scovil@lhh.com (630) 204-3760 Book a timeslot to chat: https://lnkd.in/gd-nqCsu #legaljobs #attorney #chicagolawyer #legalhiring #legalrecruitment

I studied 50 fractional General Counsels. Here’s what I uncovered: - 𝟱𝟬 use the title "Fractional General Counsel." - 𝟯𝟱 have 𝒛𝒆𝒓𝒐 prior in-house General Counsel experience. - 𝟭𝟱 have prior General Counsel experience: ↳ 𝗦𝗶𝘅 with less than five years of experience. ↳ 𝗘𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 with two years or less. ↳ 𝗢𝗻𝗲 with ten years of experience. - 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗲𝗲 have experience with more than one company. 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲’𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆: Not all Fractional GCs are equal. Titles don’t tell the whole story. Experience does. 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗵𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗙𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗚𝗖? Ask the tough questions. Dig into their background. Don’t settle for a title—demand real expertise.

When a recommendation like this drops into your inbox it is so appreciated. After 26 years of doing the same job, messages like this continue to motivate me to give my very best to every candidate who decides to work with me👍🏼 #legalrecruitment #legalcareers #originlegal