OUR EXPERIENCE:

At SMR Legal Search, you will be working with seasoned legal recruiters who are also experienced attorneys or paralegals, and possess extensive contacts in the legal community and the ear of decision makers. Engaging exclusively in permanent attorney placement enables us to have unparalleled knowledge of the legal market.

We know what firms and in-house corporate legal departments are looking for partners and which will have the practice areas, support and billable hour rates to allow you to keep your clients. We also know that placing partners is very different than placing associates. You will be sharing extremely sensitive and confidential information with us, and we possess the experience and discretion to treat it appropriately.

OUR PROCESS:

Our recruiters will talk with you at length about your legal experience, book of business and what you are seeking in your next position. We will explore with you which members of your practice group you might like to take with you to your next position and assist them in making the transition as well.

Your recruiter will prepare a list of firms seeking partners and/or practice groups that will meet your professional and personal goals. Our recruiters work collaboratively, so you will benefit from their shared experience, knowledge and perspective.

Our recruiters would be happy to assist you in drafting and assessing your business plan and resume. We also schedule all interviews and thoroughly prepare our candidates for each interview. These services are complimentary to the attorneys with whom we work.

CONFIDENTIALITY:

In working with partners, confidentiality is of the utmost importance. SMR Legal Search will never send your resume out to any employer without first receiving your express permission for each and every position. SMR Legal Search maintains the highest degree of confidentiality and will not disclose your name or your credentials to any employer without your expressed permission.

We will also not disclose the size of your book of business or the names of your clients without receiving your clear permission to do so.

RESPONSIVENESS AND FLEXIBILITY:

We know how busy attorneys are these days and how hard it is to find the time to look for a new position. We are committed to making this process as painless for you as possible. Our recruiters will schedule all interviews and ensure that you are well prepared for each and every interview.

Our recruiters will meet with and talk with you at your convenience, even if that is after hours or on the weekend, in the city or in the suburbs. They will respond to your inquiries promptly, and share with you any feedback that they receive from employers immediately.

RESULTS:

SMR Legal Search will obtain the results that you are seeking. In this tough economic climate, you need an experienced legal recruiter who is well known in the legal community more than ever. Our recruiters know the decision makers at the area's law firms and will ensure that your resume is seen by them. We have an excellent reputation in the legal community, and knowing that we have spoken with you and pre-screened you for the position, will make employers more likely to interview you. Finally, many of our positions are not advertised and are exclusive job listings that are not available to other recruiters.