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

“Be the best version of yourself, and the only person who can define that is you.” That was the parting advice shared by Trevon Jenifer, three-time Paralympic wheelchair basketball gold medalist and keynoter at the recent NALSC: the National Association of Legal Search Consultants Fall Symposium in the latest “Recruiters Stories” podcast. Both Trevon and additional podcast guest Jennifer Gillman, NALSC Board Member and President of Gillman Strategic Group, understand the importance of self-care and the ability to do a personal reset to turn your attitude from loser to winner, thus achieving peak performance for yourself and your team. Jennifer also talks about various tools and strategies she uses to get the most out of her team as well as how she helps her candidates become “Happy Rainmakers” – in 6 minute increments—for fulfilling and sustainable careers. You can hear their lively and insightful conversations with NALSC Vice President of Long Range Planning, Jordan Abshire of Abshire Legal Search, LLC by tuning in here: https://buff.ly/3N40WPz. #nalsc #legalrecruiting #lawjobs #legaljobs #podcasts

NALSC: the National Association of Legal Search Consultants is on a roll as we continue to add new members! Please join us in welcoming our new legal search firm members: Direct Recruiters, Inc. - Legal Solutions Group Satori Legal Search Carlyle Search Group - Legal Division Khawaja Partners Foxstone Recruiting Zenith Legal Wegman Partners Are you considering joining the NALSC Community? If so, reach out to us at https://buff.ly/3VImOHC for more information. For a complete listing of NALSC's search firm and law firm members, see our searchable directory at: https://buff.ly/3NcBcAl #NALSC #legalrecruiting #lawjobs #legaljobs #nalsccommunity

When networking, just as important as getting a conversation started is the ability to end it gracefully. This article gives you specific scripts for doing so: https://buff.ly/3An9Bfo These can come in handy in a variety of situations, not just at business conferences. What are some of your best networking conversational gambits? #nalsc #legalrecruiting #lawjobs #legaljobs #networking

Is your recruiter playing by the rules? You really want to make sure that the recruiters you choose are reputable and ethical, especially if you’re using more than one. You don’t want any conflicts or have them stepping on each other’s toes. When choosing a recruiter for lawyers, a threshold question is whether the search firm is a member of the NALSC: the National Association of Legal Search Consultants NALSC is the only trade organization for outside legal recruiters in the U.S. Among other things, NALSC provides educational opportunities, access to a nationwide network of reputable legal recruiting firms and, most importantly, a Code of Ethics® to which member firms agree to adhere. Law firms often include a term in their search firm fee agreements that the recruiters agree to follow the NALSC Code of Ethics®. Of course there are reputable legal recruiters who are not members of NALSC but, if you choose to use one, at a minimum, make sure that the recruiter adheres to the NALSC Code of Ethics®. The important difference, however, is that is a non-member firm violates the Code of Ethics®, there is no recourse. A non-member search firm may say they follow the Code of Ethics®, but only NALSC members are bound to abide by the Code of Ethics® . A searchable directory of NALSC member recruiting firms and the Code of Ethics® can be found at https://buff.ly/3PVIIEA. #NALSC #legalrecruiting #lawjobs #legaljobs #legalrecruiters

Lawyers have a higher rate of suicides and stress-related issues than most of the population. Then why aren’t they taking advantage of the mental health training available at their firms? According to a recent survey by Bloomberg Law, “Almost three-fourths (73%) of those attorneys whose organization offers general well-being education don’t attend. When it comes to training on mental health first aid and psychological safety, even more said they skip the class: 91% don’t go although training is available.” For more, see: https://buff.ly/3Uk2jzV The number one reason lawyers gave for not taking advantage of the resources available to them was time. Would offering billable hours credit for time spent attending these trainings help? What do you think? #nalsc #lawjobs #legaljobs #legalrecruiting #mentalhealth

Will this musical album aimed at lawyers rival Lin Manuel’s just released concept album based on the 1979 cult-classic movie, The Warriers? It’s doubtful. But listening to it may be better for your legal career. Building a book of business is crucial to a law firm lawyer's success, and listening to the right music just might be the key to making that happen. In https://buff.ly/3UaKHpZ, former practicing lawyer, consultant, and author David H. Freeman describes the creation of an 11 song "musical" that follows the journey of a protagonist, Alex, toward becoming an exceptional rainmaker. He says, “By using catchy lyrics and good hooks, we now have songs that reveal truths about how to become business developers. . . In a world flooded with too much information, leaders must find new ways to capture attention and inspire action. Using music to augment existing approaches can be a way to cut through the noise and deliver training that sticks. We all have songs looping in our heads—why not use them to make us better?” What would be your go-to song for business development? #nalsc #lawjobs #legaljobs #legalrecruiting #businessdevelopment

With the election coming up in just a couple weeks, government lawyers are on the move. In this article, legal recruiters discuss what goes into the decision those lawyers make regarding where to go next: https://buff.ly/3UfO6UM Expect even more such movement over the next several months as the new administration takes shape, regardless of who wins. We hope they remember to call a NALSC: the National Association of Legal Search Consultants recruiter to help them make those moves. #nalsc #lawjobs #legaljobs #legalrecruiting #governmentlawyers

How can you get more out of your NALSC: the National Association of Legal Search Consultants membership? Let us count the ways! • Regularly read, like, comment on, and share NALSC’s LinkedIn posts. • Add the NALSC logo (available from HQ at https://buff.ly/3VImOHC) to your email signatures and websites along with the statement: “[This search firm] is a proud member of NALSC and is accountable to the NALSC Code of Ethics®.” • Contact HQ at https://buff.ly/3VImOHC to find out more about participating on NALSC’s ad hoc committees (Belonging and Inclusion, Events Prep). • Submit suggestions to https://buff.ly/3VImOHC for future events, programs, speakers, podcasts, or newsletter articles. • Send any ideas and suggestions to https://buff.ly/3VImOHC to make our website both more valuable and user-friendly. • Provide the U-LPQ https://buff.ly/49SQ5ny to your partner candidates and encourage your clients to accept it to streamline the recruiting process industry-wide. • Listen to the NALSC Recruiter Stories and Chambers Associate podcasts https://buff.ly/3N40WPz . • Use ShareServ https://buff.ly/3QX8m9f, a powerful tool to partner with other NALSC members – top legal recruiters across the country – to find just the right lawyer candidate or legal job opportunity to boost your placements. • Calendar the 2025 NALSC Annual Conference scheduled for February 27-March 1 in Miami. Members, how else do you get value from your NALSC membership? #nalsc #legalrecruiting #lawjobs #legaljobs #attorneyrecruiting

Who’s NOT happy with a pay raise? Some law firm associates, and here’s why: https://buff.ly/4eTXWDt Yes, this comes from across the pond, but the situation is the same on this side of the planet. Have you heard any complaints from associates about RECEIVING a pay raise? #NALSC #legalrecruiting #lawjobs #legaljobs #associatecompensation