by Lisa Vooys | Jun 11, 2026 | Applicants
As a legal recruiter, I often speak with attorneys and paralegals who tell me some version of the same story: “I’ve been unhappy for years.” “I’ve been thinking about leaving for a while.” “I finally reached a point where I...
by Lisa Vooys | May 13, 2026 | Applicants
One of the questions candidates may ask during a legal job search is: “Should I apply through you, or should I go through my friend at the firm?” It is a fair question, and unfortunately, there is no universally correct answer. Having worked both as a legal recruiting...
by Lisa Vooys | May 13, 2026 | Employers
Recently, after sending a candidate profile to a law firm for an associate level attorney, I received the following response: “We are unable to work with agencies for the placement of candidates without a significant portable book of business.” Although somewhat rare...
by Lisa Vooys | May 8, 2026 | Applicants
In a market where base compensation is often used as shorthand for prestige and opportunity, it is easy to assume that the highest-paying roles at top-tier firms represent the most attractive path for every attorney. In reality, career decision-making, particularly in...
by Lisa Vooys | Apr 8, 2026 | Employers
From a recruiter’s vantage point, few hiring patterns are as consistently counterproductive as the search for a “perfect” candidate. While the instinct is understandable—minimize risk, maximize fit—the practical effect is often the opposite. Roles remain open longer...
