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JOB SEEKER ALERT – MAKE SURE YOUR LEGAL OR IT RECRUITER HAS THESE SKILLS

November 13, 2019 by Amy Shanks Leave a Comment

JOB SEEKER ALERT – MAKE SURE YOUR LEGAL OR IT RECRUITER HAS THESE SKILLS

SRS specializes in Legal and IT recruiting
Finding the right job starts with finding the right recruiter!

Recruiters are not all created equal. That’s why you need to make sure you choose the right one. After all, you want the best chance of helping you land your dream job.

At Strategic Recruitment Solutions (“SRS”), our recruiters are unmatched in skill and reputation! Whether it’s assisting top-tier Legal and IT professionals find the right opportunity, or working with progressive companies to help identify and recruit the highest quality talent, we seek to thoroughly understand the needs of both employers and job seekers and become a reliable partner in the process.

Because your time and energy are precious, and doing some background research before choosing a recruiter is crucial. Knowing a little about your recruiter’s background, experience, and success rate will help you make the right choice. Finally, to ensure career success look for these skills in your recruiter:

1) Confidence is key

Working as a recruiter requires a lot of networking and great people skills. Confidence is key when it comes to your recruiter’s ability to articulate why you are the best candidate for the job.

2) Effective communication skills

Recruitment relies heavily on effective communication, so the recruiter needs to be good at communicating both face-to-face, as well as via phone/email. It is also essential that your recruiter has a reputation for returning phone calls or emails promptly.

3) Likeable demeanor

Your recruiter needs to be likeable. You want someone who will make you and your future employer feel comfortable. Good recruiters know how to build a good rapport and build up trust. A good recruiter knows that being approachable translates into future business.

4) Great listener

Recruiters must be great listeners! It’s essential that they know how to listen to your needs as well as the client’s.

5) Strong sales skills

Your recruiter should be good at selling. Think about it. First,  he must “sell” why you are the best candidate for the job to the client. Next, your recruiter must “sell” you on why you should accept the opportunity.

6) Motivated

Recruitment is an incredibly competitive industry. You want a recruiter that is motivated and can work well under pressure.

7) Good at multi-tasking

Recruiters must be good at multi-tasking because they are working for several clients simultaneously and for each client, there will be multiple applicants vying for the position. You will want a recruiter that knows how to prioritize and manage their time effectively.

8) Patience

Because things don’t often go as planned, you want a recruiter who has patience and who is in it for the long haul. Sometimes interviews need to be rescheduled or there may be several interviews with key decision makers. You will want some one who can be patient yet firm on your behalf.

Remember before you choose, make sure you spend some time interviewing the recruiter. Find out how much experience he or she has in the legal or IT industry. Inquire about the process. How will your resume be marketed and how will it be presented it to potential employers.

Finally, ask your recruiter for references and check them. If you were referred by a colleague or association, ask about your recruiter’s reputation. Would the person who referred you use the recruiter again?

At Strategic Recruitment Solutions (“SRS”), we specialize in Legal and IT Recruiting. Our professional recruiters provide candidates with knowledge and insight based on our years of experience in the Legal and IT fields. At SRS, our ultimate goal is to match top companies with top talent. We are focused on matching you to the RIGHT position at the RIGHT company. Call us today to see for yourself how easy finding your dream job can be!

 

 

Filed Under: Career, General Recruiting Tagged With: legal recruiter, professional recruiter

October 31, 2019 by Amy Shanks Leave a Comment

TECHNOLOGY TRENDS TO PROTECT YOUR LAW OFFICE IN 2020

Law firms keep up to date witn Cybersecurity in 2020
Technology and Law  – a sneak peek to 2020

Technology’s rapid growth is affecting the legal industry. In 2018, businesses invested more than $1.6 billion in legal technology, a 713% increase from the year before! Legal professionals are currently implementing changes to ensure security, promote efficiency, and improve efficiency. As 2020 approaches, expect to see these trends at the top of the list:

Technology Brings In the Cloud

Put simply, the cloud is a virtual server that stores data so that you can save room on your hard drive. Users can access the data from a remote site with the proper credentials. The American Bar Association reports that while lawyers lag behind other professions, over half of them now use cloud technology to store data.  Expect that number to increase in 2020. Google Docs and Apple’s iCloud top the list of cloud services, but other options include legal-specific cloud services like Clio, NetDocuments, and MyCase. Especially due the recent weather events, using cloud technology is a must. Law firms wan to be up and running as quickly as possible after a severe storm or power outage.

Cybersecurity

Because of all the personal and confidential data that law firms accumulate, storing data in a remote location, remains a concern. In a survey from the Association of Corporate Counsel Chief Legal Officers, 59% of chief legal officers said they feared cyber breaches even though only 24% had experienced a data breach.

A troubling number of attorneys are not taking the necessary steps to protect confidential data. The ABA referred to this problem as “a train wreck waiting to happen”.

Here are seven factors to consider when determining the appropriate level of cybersecurity;

  1. What is the nature of the threat?;
  2. How the confidential client information is stored and sent;
  3. Are reasonable electronic security measures being utilized?;
  4. What is the best way to protect electronic communications?;
  5. Is the client information labeled as “privileged and confidential”?;
  6. What type of training on cybersecurity is offered to attorneys and non-lawyer assistants; and
  7. Is there a due diligence check on vendors who provide technology service?

The good news is that firms are taking more steps to protect client data by implementing more cybersecurity measures, such as:

Using Technology to Accomplish Automation

Cybersecurity requires due diligence from sentient beings.  Automation and artificial intelligence (“AI”)  can automatically accomplish tasks in other areas of the legal profession. Although these terms may be used interchangeably, artificial intelligence can responds to a myriad of events. Already, AI helps draft routine work, such as non-disclosure agreements.

The biggest barrier to implementing a cybersecurity plan is cost. Therefore, it is no surprise that AI/automation is prevalent at larger firms. AI/automation technology is can be used to analyze data from several sources, provide insight at a faster pace, and at a lower cost than humans can. Although ethical implications remain, this technology would  allow attorneys more face to face time with their clients.

Using Technology to Analyze

Another use of “Big Data” that’s becoming more prevalent is the practice of analytics. Especially in trial preparation. Machines can more efficiently analyze data to gather information about a particular judge, attorney, expert witness, or the exact time a case takes to litigate a case in a specific courthouse. This use of technology is invaluable to a law firm.

Analytics is useful for a firm’s marketing, as well. Search engine optimization and services like Google Analytics provide feedback for law firm marketing staff to assist them with best practices and the most efficient ways to reach a target audience. Especially with strict rules regarding legal advertisements. Google analytics helps to streamline the process.

What comes next?

Finally, technology is rapidly evolving and disrupting many industries, and the legal profession is no exception. There is debate and disagreement among experts on how the legal industry will be affected. However, the trends from recent years reveal that technology will continue to dominate the industry in 2020.

Strategic Recruitment Solutions (“SRS”) focuses on Legal and IT Recruiting.  We have industry-expert recruiters that can offer insight and guidance to help grow your business or your career. At SRS, our goal is to match top companies with top talent. With over a decade of experience of serving the Gulf Region, we are your one-stop-shop for information, guidance, and insight into the legal and IT markets. Call us today to see for yourself how easy finding your next rock star or dream job can be!

Filed Under: General Recruiting Tagged With: cybersecurity, law firm, legal, technology

October 15, 2019 by Amy Shanks Leave a Comment

THANKS TO YOU, SRS CONTINUES TO GROW

With offices in New Orleans and Baton Rouge, SRS is strategically placed to serve you better.
SRS’s new location at 1555 Poydras Street, New Orleans, LA

SRS Wants To Thank You For Helping Us Grow! 

At SRS,  our success is rooted in our executive recruiters. They offer industry insight and guidance to help companies and careers grow. Thanks to our clients and the job seekers who trust us with their future, our New Orleans office has expanded to a new location at 1555 Poydras Street, Suite 440.

Same great service, just larger office space to better serve you!

With a passion for the business, Executive Recruiter, Amy Shanks,  constantly strives to improve the level of service and innovation at SRS. For nearly a decade, SRS has specialized in the dedicated direct hire placement of attorneys, paralegals, and legal secretaries. In 2012, after adding a Information Technology Division, SRS has grown exponentially. “We believe in acquiring talent beyond our clients’ expectations which results in a stronger partnership with those we serve. We want our clients to be able to focus on what they do best and we’ll take care of the rest,” Shanks says.

With offices located in New Orleans and Baton Rouge , SRS is ready to help your business identify professional candidates. 

Headquartered in New Orleans with affiliate offices in Baton Rouge, SRS strategically identifies and places top-tier talent in the legal, professional fields. That includes attorneys, paralegals, administrative support staff and Information Technology Professionals. “Our Executive Recruiters have over 20 years combined specialized recruiting experience meeting the needs of a divergent, dynamic client base in the Southeast area and beyond,” says Shanks.

Getting To Know You

“We also source highly qualified candidates and top-tier professionals in Finance, Business Operations, Information Technology, Legal, Sales, and Engineering, including specialized, hard-to-find industry-specific talent,” says Executive Recruiter, Harold Wilbratte.”In addition, we continue to  confidentially network and connect with candidates who are interested in a career move or want to know about opportunities that will take their career to the next level.”

SRS works with a large variety of companies and industries. For example, in addition to the legal industry, our clients are IT outsourcing firms, chemical plants, financial institutions, and other companies across the United States.

“We get to know companies goals thoroughly so that we can find the candidate with the required skills as well as the personality to match hiring objectives. Our recruiters will find exactly what skills are required to fill our client’s needs,” Shanks says. “With SRS, finding your next hire becomes a smooth, worry-free process. Our candidates are screened and tested, with all references checked. Our goal is always to find the right employee for the right company.”

SRS Is Always Looking for Exceptional Talent

If you are ready to make a career move or simply want to investigate other employment opportunities, contact SRS. Our executive recruiters are not your classic headhunters looking to fill an open position. SRS takes a consultative approach in placing you in a direct-hire position which best matches your skills, talents, and career goals.

SRS continues to grow to serve you better!
SRS celebrates its new location in New Orleans, LA

Most importantly, we’ll work closely with you throughout the entire job search to provide support, insight, and successful strategies.

SRS Helps Talent Partners Find Their Ideal Career

Exceptional talent is in high demand at the top-performing companies. If you are ready to make a career move, make sure you contact SRS as soon as possible.
Whether you’re looking for new opportunities in the Gulf Region or want to expand your search nationwide, we can help. Our experienced recruiters can help you find a direct-hire position that best matches your skills, talents, and career goals.
At SRS, we work closely with you through the entire process to provide support, insight, and successful strategies. We partner with law firms and technology companies throughout the Gulf Coast region as well as the nation.

Finally, we can provide access to positions in the Legal and IT fields that may not be advertised on job boards or a company’s website.  Search our current opportunities or contact us directly!

SRS Helps Employers Stay Focused On Their Business

Our goal is to connect our Client Partners with the best active and passive candidates searching for a high-end career. That way our clients gain access to a deep talent pool of top-tier Legal and IT professionals. Many of which who are primed to make a career move.

In addition, our experts can help streamline your executive recruitment strategies and assist in managing the entire interviewing and hiring process. Let us help you find the right person for the job. 

We have offices in New Orleans and Baton Rouge and are ready to help your business identify professional candidates. Learn about all the professional recruiting services we provide to our Client Partners.

Filed Under: Employment News, General Recruiting, Professional recruiting, SRS

September 10, 2019 by Amy Shanks Leave a Comment

WANT TO RETAIN TOP TALENT? HERE’S HOW

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At SRS, we help you find and retain the top talent in the legal and IT industries

What’s your first response to the question, how to keep top talent? If you believe it is solely about offering them more money or prestige, consider this recent ranking of the top law firms in the country. The ones rated as the best for compensation or prestige didn’t even make the top ten.

Although compensation is an important factor, it is not always the determining or sole factor in what helps you retain your top talent. Here are five things that your top talent seeks beyond compensation:

  1. Top Talent Seek Opportunities for Personal Growth

Learning opportunities can keep talented hires engaged in the firm’s work and mission. While especially popular in the IT departments, learning opportunities can also help retain employees in other areas. For example, one law firm in Australia provided the opportunity to learn Mandarin.

  1. Recognition and Respect are Essential 

Great employees continue to prove themselves every day. They help set and maintain the productive rhythm of the company by stepping up when needed and mentoring others. When you have top talent, it is obvious so why not, reciprocate. Recognition and respect from leadership helps to solidify the bond between your company and its great employees.

  1. Top Talent Seeks a Leadership Team They Can Trust

Like all long-term relationships, trust is a factor. Fairness is a factor. Caring is a factor. Great employees stay because they can trust that leadership has their back. They can trust that leadership will make the best decisions for the company. They trust that when things go sideways, leadership will get the company back on course.

  1. Stability Attracts Top Talent

A law firm with the right amount of stability can benefit the top young talent. It is essential to find the right balance between removing bad employees and allowing too much turnover.  A successful organization has senior talent in place to help nurture young employees into a path towards leadership.

  1. The Best Employees Share Your Company’s Vision and Strategy

Even in the hierarchical military chain of command, providing a clear strategy will help you retain the best people. The talented want to see their roles in your firm’s strategic plan.

But before you can link employee values and personal goals with your firm’s, you must find out which talent is the best fit. To do this, the “Harvard Business Review” suggests not just looking for ability but also aspiration. At Strategic Recruitment Solutions, our goal is to connect our Client Partners with the best active and passive candidates searching for a high-end career. Our experts can help streamline your executive recruitment strategies and assist in managing the entire interviewing and hiring process.

Strategic Recruitment Solutions has been matching top companies with top talent in the Gulf Region for more than a decade. We focus on Legal and IT Recruiting and have industry-expert recruiters that can offer the kind of insight and guidance that helps grow companies and careers. We have offices in New Orleans and Baton Rouge and are ready to help your business identify professional candidates for the legal and IT industries.

When you are ready to add to your team, consider partnering with us. We can help you recruit and retain employees now and in the future. Call us today at 888-366-6508.

 

Filed Under: General Recruiting, Work Culture Tagged With: retaining talent, Talent Aquisition, Work Culture

June 28, 2019 by Amy Shanks Leave a Comment

FOUR FUTURE TRENDS IN LAW FIRM RECRUITING

Law firms wil require more tech savvy applicants
Look to the future – four trends are now surfacing in law firm recruiting.

If you are a job seeker, use these observations to understand how the legal recruiting process works. If you are an employer, these trends will help you gain insight into what job seekers want.  

Although it is difficult to make a prediction about the future of any industry, with over a decade of legal recruiting, Strategic Recruitment Solutions (SRS) provides these observations:

1. Technology will propel legal recruiting in the future.

Technology is already making the law firm recruiting process much faster. Job seekers prefer to work for law firms that are pro-active in technology. We believe the presence of technology, or lack thereof,  will affect law firm recruiting and retention.

2. Regardless of size, law firms will continue to grow.

Larger law firms will continue to hire the best of the class and will remain steady in their pattern of hiring. However, for the smaller firms, the future will show a continued growth of support personnel (paralegal, legal secretary, marketing, computer). Furthermore, finding qualified individuals to fill these important positions will become more difficult. At SRS, we are experienced at finding the perfect match.

3. The Future of Diversity is Solid.

Law firms will ultimately have to face diversity issues. According to the Hudson Institute’s report Workforce 2000, law firms tend to lag behind on these kinds of issues. The firms that implement diversity strategies will have much better success in recruiting.

4. Legal support positions will continue to increase.

The future for legal support positions, especially paralegal, marketing, and computer professionals is great! In fact, some studies predict that service positions will far outstrip opportunities in other fields into the next decade.

Finally, law firms need to recognize that recruiting should not be treated as a short-term issue but rather a long-term, strategic priority. A strategic approach helps a law firm lay a solid foundation on which to build future success. Furthermore, the best strategic recruiting approaches anticipate new market trends, identifies the kind of talent that meets your demands, and keeps you ahead of your competition.  At Strategic Recruitment Solutions, we help your law firm create a strategic plan for recruiting.

If you are a job seeker ready to take the next step to advance your career, call us today! For many years Strategic Recruitment Solutions has been instrumental in helping individuals find their dream jobs. We are your one-stop shop for information, guidance, and insight into the legal and IT markets. Above all, we have the keys to help you land your dream job. To get started, search our current opportunities or submit your resume today.

Filed Under: General Recruiting Tagged With: job applicants, job seeker, law firm recruiting, technology

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