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Partner & Shareholder Lateral Placement
The last time you interviewed may have been as a second year law student for a summer associate position. As Bob Dylan famously sings, “The Times They are A-changin’”, which is certainly the case in the legal industry. Law firms today are rapidly becoming more strategic than ever before in lateral partner recruitment history. No longer is it enough to have a prestigious law firm behind your name and a solid portable book of business. Today firms are analyzing long-term cultural fit and client development skills with skeptical eyes. It is essential to be prepared to market yourself and present a rock solid case. Think about the time and preparation that goes into preparing for your toughest trial or most complex merger. Why would you prepare any less for a strategic career move?
Through MB Attorney Search’s services, you can learn how a partner level interview is much more complex than when you were an associate. In addition to submitting a resume and interviewing, it will involve completing the firm’s lateral partner questionnaire (LPQ) and passing your client list through a conflict check. In order to speed up the process, from the onset a well crafted business plan is a useful tool in providing a prospective firm an overview of your practice, client development network, billing history, and reason for making a move. Providing key information upfront, the recruiting process can be significantly streamlined and serious conversation can take place (or not) soon thereafter.
Partner & Shareholder Lateral Placement
The last time you interviewed may have been as a second year law student for a summer associate position. As Bob Dylan famously sings, “The Times They are A-changin’”, which is certainly the case in the legal industry. Law firms today are rapidly becoming more strategic than ever before in lateral partner recruitment history. No longer is it enough to have a prestigious law firm behind your name and a solid portable book of business. Today firms are analyzing long-term cultural fit and client development skills with skeptical eyes. It is essential to be prepared to market yourself and present a rock solid case. Think about the time and preparation that goes into preparing for your toughest trial or most complex merger. Why would you prepare any less for a strategic career move?
Through MB Attorney Search’s services, you can learn how a partner level interview is much more complex than when you were an associate. In addition to submitting a resume and interviewing, it will involve completing the firm’s lateral partner questionnaire (LPQ) and passing your client list through a conflict check. In order to speed up the process, from the onset a well crafted business plan is a useful tool in providing a prospective firm an overview of your practice, client development network, billing history, and reason for making a move. Providing key information upfront, the recruiting process can be significantly streamlined and serious conversation can take place (or not) soon thereafter.
Finding a Partner or Shareholder Attorney Job
Michelle at MB Attorney Search will assist you with drafting the plan by asking the tough questions, drilling down on the types of industries that you work with, and discussing with you in confidence your portable book and client development strategy that you will carry forward to your next firm. While this may seem like a time consuming and unnecessary process, writing a business plan will focus your job search and equip you to better market yourself. There is something concrete about putting a pen to paper (or fingers to a keyboard) that creates a clearer picture of your goals. The business plan is the foundation for discussing various law firm cultures and exploring what firms pique your interest.
Once you have landed an interview, Michelle will prep you for the meetings. In a way it is interviewing 101; however, the approach to partner-level interviewing is much different than when you were an associate. You may have conducted hundreds of interviews at your current firm and even served on the recruiting committee; however, being on the opposite side of the boardroom table is a much different experience and preparation is key for a successful outcome. Whether you join the firm or not, you always want to leave a positive impression.
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Michelle has extensive knowledge of the legal market that she shares generously with her candidates. She is responsive, professional, candid, and undeniably ethical. More importantly, she invests her time in truly understanding each candidate to ensure that any placement is the perfect fit for both the individual and the employer. I truly believe she has the best interests of her clients and candidates in mind, and her thoughtful approach to talent acquisition sets her apart in the industry. I would recommend her without hesitation to anyone seeking attorney jobs or the support of a dedicated legal recruiter.
Michelle is truly one of the best legal recruiters I’ve worked with. She answered every question I had about the law firm hiring process, and no question was out of bounds. Michelle helped me get past any insecurity I felt about heading to a new law firm, making that transition remarkably smooth. From checking in on me during the move to genuinely caring about my well-being, Michelle goes above and beyond. If you’re looking for legal research jobs or seeking expert guidance, you can’t go wrong with Michelle.
Working with Michelle was such a pleasure! I was searching for legal jobs near me while planning my relocation to Wisconsin, and she was incredibly attentive to both my professional and personal needs. Michelle genuinely listened to me, which was evident through her responsive, comprehensive communication. Her expertise in the recruiting field is clear, and she’s extremely well-connected—truly among the top legal recruiters out there. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a position in the legal industry.