Attorney Placement Process
We’re with you at every step.
We’ve assisted thousands of attorneys over the years and have mastered our process. Below is an idea of what you can expect when you partner with an SLS recruiter.
Initial Conversation
We discuss your background and experience, and both your short-term and long-term career desires. This first discussion helps us determine how we will work together during our partnership.
Strategic Plan
Based upon your desires and goals, we explore job opportunities and recommend select positions and firms. This is where our expertise shines. We work with all types of firms and will offer you a wide variety of suggestions. Sometimes, the perfect job is with a practice group or firm that you haven’t yet considered. We will also review your materials, provide edits and suggestions, and assemble a submission package that puts your best foot forward.
We complete all firm submissions on your behalf. If you have friends at any of the firms we’re exploring, we ask that wait to reach out to them until after we’ve submitted your materials. If you do, it will preclude us from getting credit for the submission and we won’t be able to represent you through the process.
Interviews
We handle the details so that you can focus on putting your best foot forward on interview day. We coordinate the scheduling, provide backgrounds on the attorneys, and share notes about the specific position, practice group, and firm, and interview tips. In short, we make sure you feel 100% prepared walking into your interviews (or the Zoom room!).
Evaluation
We are your trusted guide and sounding board as you reflect on your interviews. We always touch base with you after your interview to gain a better understanding of your experience. We’ll also remind you to send thank you notes after each interview - they are important!
Offers
If a firm is ready to extend an offer to you (congrats!), we make sure the offer meets both your needs and the firms’ requirements. We handle the negotiations and advocate for you.
Decision Time
Whether you have one or multiple offers, it is our pleasure to assist you in this decision. We help you through your decision, initiate discussions concerning offer terms, and guide you through the acceptance process (including giving notice, references, and clearing conflicts). We have placed thousands of candidates and enjoy assisting them during this critical, exciting career decision. We look forward to navigating these waters with you! We are, after all, Swans.