If you are a law firm trying to recruit here are some of the things you should be doing to give yourself the best chance to attract and then secure the right people for your team.
👍Have a good careers section on your website.
- This is especially vital if you are trying to attract people directly as you won't have the benefit of a recruiter "selling" the opportunity to people and providing further information about the firm and the role.
One line saying something like "Family Lawyers required - Competitive salary" with no other information on what makes your firm a good option for someone to choose to advance their career with is not going to attract people.
👍Review CVs or applications quickly and come back with feedback.
- Do not set arbitrary dates to review CVs or set application deadlines - If someone comes in on day 1 that looks suitable, interview them.
Do not wait for comparisons if a candidate clearly fits the bill for you. This is ridiculous, especially in the legal market.
👍 Meet suitable candidates as soon as possible.
- If you wait weeks before interviewing there is a significant risk, especially if a candidate is "actively" trying to secure a new role, that they will drop out of the process. They will likely go to one of your competitors, or just simply lose interest in the opportunity or firm.
👍Come back quickly with feedback following interviews.
- Candidates want and expect reasonably quick feedback or at least regular communication as to timescales on things.
👉 Make GOOD offers following the interview process as quickly as possible.
Do not mess around at offer stage. Nothing is more off putting for people then waiting a long time for an offer to come through or if an offer comes through that is not at the level expected. Put your best foot forward in terms of your offers right away.
This is by no means a comprehensive list but are 5 of the basics that if you get wrong will hinder you hiring talented people for your team.