NALSC: the National Association of Legal Search Consultants

We at NALSC: the National Association of Legal Search Consultants are thrilled to announce the availability of the new Universal Lateral Partner Questionnaire (U-LPQ). The purpose of the U-LPQ is to minimize inefficiency in the lateral partner recruiting and hiring process, conserve all parties’ time and resources, enable more choices for candidates and law firms, streamline the often burdensome and duplicative LPQ process, and provide crucial partner data in the most accurate manner. #legalrecruiter #law #lawfirms #lawpartners #lateralhires

December brings not only the shortest day and longest night but also major holidays of light. The winter solstice is Saturday, December 21st; Christmas Eve is Tuesday, December 24th, followed by Christmas on Wednesday, December 25th; while the eight days of Hanukkah also begin at sundown on Wednesday, December 25th; and Kwanzaa on Thursday, December 26th through Wednesday, January 1st bring us into the New Year. All of these holidays involve lighting candles and exchanging gifts. All of us at NALSC: the National Association of Legal Search Consultants wish you December holidays that light up your days and nights with the gifts of good health, peace, hope, love, abundance, and joy. #nalsc #hanukkah #christmas #kwanzaa #solstice

It’s unfortunate that the holiday season can bring additional stress along with the festivities, especially for those in high-pressure professions like the law. It’s crucial to know how to help not just yourself but also others in times of crisis. Joe Ankus, President of Attorney Mental Health Education, Inc. and President of Ankus Consulting, Inc., discusses specific tools and strategies for dealing with stress during the holidays and beyond in his conversation with NALSC: the National Association of Legal Search Consultants Vice President of Long Range Planning, Jordan Abshire of Abshire Legal Search, LLC in the latest episode of the NALSC: the National Association of Legal Search Consultants podcast series, “Recruiter Stories” at https://buff.ly/3N40WPz. Joe strongly recommends that we program the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline into our cellphones, and check out the resources at NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, which has a helpline at 800-950-6264. Both Joe and Jordan agree that mindfulness, breathing techniques, and learning to expand the stimulus-response gap, the space where people can choose their responses instead of reacting impulsively, are helpeful tools to use in moments of high stress. Joe reminds us that “feelings are not facts” and that “selfcare is not selfish.” You must take care of yourself before you can help others. Please do yourself, your colleagues, and your loved ones a favor and listen to this important episode https://buff.ly/3N40WPz and have a safe and sane holiday season! #nalsc #mentalhealth #wellness #stressmanagement #legalrecruiting

How can you prevent a lateral move as a law firm partner from going off the rails? Dan Binstock, NALSC: the National Association of Legal Search Consultants Board member and partner in DC -based legal search firm Garrison boils down his 20 years of legal search experience into 20 tips covering lateral partner moves. Yesterday’s post contained the first ten tips, covering the beginning of the lateral partner’s job search process. Today’s installment presents the last ten tips, covering the later stages of the process through conclusion. Read it here: https://buff.ly/4guJZNa What can you add? #nalsc #jobsearchtips #legalrecruiting #lawjobs #legaljobs

Want a quick tutorial on how to make a smart and successful lateral move as a law firm partner? Dan Binstock, NALSC: the National Association of Legal Search Consultants Board member and partner in DC -based legal search firm Garrison boils down his 20 years of legal search experience into 20 tips covering lateral partner moves from soup to nuts. For the first 10 of Dan’s top 20 tips for lateral partner moves, see: https://buff.ly/41wOvXa For the second 10 of Dan’s top 20 tips for lateral partners, watch for tomorrow’s post. #nalsc #jobsearchtips #legalrecruiting #lawjobs #legaljobs

Boost your sparkle-factor! Use the slower pace of the holidays to examine every part of your job search plan. Here's how: Refine the definition of your ideal next position. Polish your marketing tools including your resume, cover letter, writing samples, and business plan. Practice your interviewing and follow-up techniques. And don't forget to renew your relationship with your recruiter--or establish a relationship, if you don't already have one. (Check out the NALSC: the National Association of Legal Search Consultants directory to find NALSC member recruiting firms—which set themselves apart from the rest with their pledge to abide by the NALSC Code of Ethics.) The more preparation you do now, the further you’ll be ahead of your competition at the start of the New Year. What will you do to boost your chances of a bright 2025 careerwise? #NALSC #jobsearchtips #lawjobs #legalrecruiting #careeradvice

This firm listens to ALL of its employees—and it pays off. https://buff.ly/4g3yY5D Perhaps other employers should take note. Does your organization listen to employee ideas? Does it implement them? #NALSC #lawjobs #legalrecruiting #legaljobs #innovation

Want a signing bonus from your next employer? Some recruiters think that you should just hang tight a little while. This article predicts that, “While sign-on bonuses remain uncommon for now, an expected M&A rebound in 2025 due to lower interest rates and reduced antitrust enforcement could push firms to further incentivize lateral moves.” https://buff.ly/4f93Ssb Do you think signing bonuses are coming back? #nalsc #legalrecruiting #lawjobs #legaljobs #jobsearchtips

Here's an oldie but goodie about what NOT to do in a job interview. https://buff.ly/4ihTzEZ Recruiters, what else can you add? What bloopers have you seen candidates make? #nalsc #lawjobs #legaljobs #legalrecruiting #jobsearchtips

Are in-house lawyers heading for the exits? A recently released report predicted "a wave of attrition" will hit legal departments in 2025 due to increasing workloads and murky career-advancement opportunities. To learn more about the problems facing in-house legal departments and possible solutions, see: https://buff.ly/3Zsy3oe Recruiters, what are you hearing from your candidates? Is the prospect of an in-house move losing its appeal? #nalsc #legalrecruiting #lawjobs #legaljobs #inhouse