Partners, Groups and Mergers

Associates

Placement of Associate Attorneys

Schneider Legal Group emphasizes Associate Attorney recruiting.

Associates are the heart and soul of every law firm. You are smart, ethical, have an amazing work ethic and great “people” skills. SLG respects what you do. We work with successful law firms that are deserving of your talents and skills. Our client firms take tremendous pride in its associates – making sure associates get quality work and experience, are treated fairly, are compensated well and have a defined career track. These are the kinds of law firms that SLG places the associates it works with.

We treat all your inquiries confidentially. We NEVER submit your resume to any firm without your express permission. We NEVER “paper” your resume all over the legal market. We understand that will hurt your reputation and your ability to be placed at a firm at a later date. We discreetly profile you anonymously without revealing your identity to determine if a law firm has a need for an associate with your background.

We understand the legal market and we know the firms that can best help you progress in your career. We listen to what you say about your professional goals and desired career path and guide you to opportunities that meet your individual needs. We review your resume carefully and make suggestions on how it can be improved to best present you professionally. We walk you through the interviewing process and prepare you in detail about what to expect in an interview and how to handle specific questions. We help you interpret and negotiate offers so that you get the best deal possible.

We specialize in relocations. We work with associates all over the country who are seeking to move back home – where ever that may be. We work with the firms that will reimburse relocation expenses. If you want to relocate to Florida, we work with the firms that will hire you even if you are not a member of the Florida Bar Association. We advise you on the best timing for a move.

We have decades of experience in the world of law firms and are happy to talk to you about your career even if you are not ready to become a candidate and make a move to another position.

FAQ and helpful information

Whether or not you are ready for a career change now, it is beneficial to establish a relationship with a recruiter.Your recruiter can give you valuable insight on the legal job market and has access to unpublished openings that are not posted on law firm web sites or on job boards. Your recruiter can give you advice on the best timing to be looking.

Your recruiter can help you stand out in a sea of resumes and will also help you avoid overexposure. At SLG, we give you suggestions on how to improve your resume so it presents your qualifications in the best possible light. We prepare you for interviews by giving you inside information on the position and the firm. We role play potential questions so that on interview day you are confident and well prepared. When looking for a new position, you don’t want your resume “papered” all over the legal market and be overexposed which can look desperate. We “market” you anonymously to determine if the firm really has a position where you would be a fit.

Working with a recruiter prevents your resume going into the “Black Hole”. We work directly with the decision makers at the firm and present you and your “story” so that you stand out among candidates. If you apply to a firm through the internet, your resume often winds up in the “black hole” of a large stack of resumes that may take weeks (or never) for someone to review.

Your recruiter keeps the hiring process moving. At SLG, we check on your status often. Getting feedback quickly is important so you know where you stand. We coordinate interviews and have constant follow-up.

Your recruiter helps with your salary expectations. We know your value in the marketplace and we know the going rate for attorneys at all experience levels. We advise you how to respond to “money” questions during the interview process. During the offer stage, we help with salary and other negotiations.

Going through a recruiter insures that the process is totally confidential. When you apply directly to a firm, either on-line or through a “friend”, you cannot be sure that it will be confidential. You don’t want a partner at the firm where you have sent your resume, pick up the phone to call the partner you currently work with. Never place your resume on a job board…you run the risk of your current employer finding your resume on line. Plus, you will have multiple recruiters calling you. Work with one recruiter and your job search will be confidential and you remain in control of your resume.