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August 27, 2021 by Amy Shanks Leave a Comment

HOT IT JOBS IN THE LEGAL INDUSTRY

Although the COVID-19 pandemic has caused some instability and uncertainty for the workforce, the legal tech professional’s market continues to grow. According to legal tech news, companies and law firms are back to hiring legal technologists with the regularity and ferocity seen before the pandemic. It is anticipated that the demand for legal tech professionals will remain high due to the specific challenges of the pandemic.

Law firms are fully aware of how technology shapes law and the legal process. In response to the pandemic, law firms have had to become increasingly digital. In 2021, technology began transforming the legal industry at lightning speed. Some experts believe technology will innovate the entire law practice before the decade’s end. Here are a few of the current law office technology trends:

Seamless communication and document automation – Law firms want to ensure that they are reachable and that their clients can sign documents electronically.
Cybersecurity – As more work transitions to an online or virtual format, law firms will have to take a more active role in the security of their firms’ and their clients’ confidential information.
Capturing data – Law firm want to capture more data and to have it be in a format that will transfer into more profit.
Integration of cloud-based platforms – Implementing systems that help facilitate efficiency such as client portals.
Digital interfaces from courts and government agencies – virtual filing, virtual conferences with judges and virtual trials.

If you are in the legal technology industry or work in a law firm’s tech department, the following are some useful pointers to advance your career.

Stay Current

Due to the rapid advancements in technology, those in the legal industry need to stay current. You can do this by following tech news and looking at legal blogs for updates as well as attending relevant seminars, webinars, and workshops.

Stay on Track

The legal tech industry is yet to have a clearly defined career path. However, by remaining aware of opportunities you can advance your career. Do not be afraid to ask your colleagues about the current trends in technology. Keep in contact with IT recruiters, and network in order to stay on track with your goals.

Be Passionate about Your Career.

You don’t have to know everything to be successful. For example, you don’t have to get a software degree to work in legal tech. What helps is if you are passionate about your career and willing to learn.

If you have the technological tools to solve the client’s issues while understanding the client’s legal needs, you will excel in this market.

At Strategic Recruitment Solutions, your success is our success. Our reputation for superior client satisfaction results from a tireless commitment to exceeding our clients’ objectives. We are the recruiting firm for top employers in New Orleans, Baton Rouge, and the Gulf Region. Our recruiters will partner with you in your search for highly talented legal, management and technology hires. They will lend their industry knowledge, experience, tools, and technology to enhance your recruiting strategy. We have been matching top companies with top talent in the Gulf Region for more than a decade. Our focus is on building a long-term relationship with your company. Call us today at 888-366-6508. We can help you find the best candidate to join your legal or IT team.

March 6, 2020 by Amy Shanks Leave a Comment

ISN’T IT TIME TO LAND YOUR DREAM JOB?

Strategic Recruitment Solutions helps you land your dream job — Looking for the job in your dreams? SRS recruiters can help you find it!

Finding and landing your dream job can prove to be a daunting task. After you spend hours scouring job listings, you may not land the interview. At Strategic Recruitment Solutions (SRS), we make your job search stress-free by providing you with a clear and concise list of possible employment opportunities. Here’s how SRS succeeds in helping you find your dream job:

First, our executive recruiters are not your classic headhunters looking to fill an open position. Instead we take a consultative approach in placing you in a direct-hire position which best matches your skills, talents, and career goals. Strategic Recruitment Solutions partners with most of the law firms and technology companies throughout the Gulf Coast region as well as top companies throughout the nation. Therefore, 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.

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

Personalized and Confidential Placement Services

We know that making a move on your career path is a very serious decision. To us, you are much more than a resume! At Strategic Recruitment Solutions we will take the time to listen, understand, and consult. And we ALWAYS use discretion throughout the process.

Based on their years of experience in the Legal and IT fields, our professional recruiters can provide you with a wealth of knowledge and insight Not only can they offer expert guidance on composing compelling resumes and performing well at an interview, our recruiters remain focused on matching you to the RIGHT position at the RIGHT company.

At no cost to you, we will:

Meet with you to discuss your skills, goals, and expectations
Conduct confidential searches on your behalf
Match you to opportunities that fit
Provide with the keys to your success through the interview process
Negotiate offers based on market knowledge

The First Steps to Landing Your Dream Job

Before SRS can help you land your dream job, we will help you create and finesse your resume or curriculum vitae (CV). Resumes create your first impression on potential employees. They have proven to be one of the most crucial articles analyzed during the hiring process. Resumes are used to show your career history and skill set whereas a CV is appropriate when an employer is looking for your life experience and career accomplishments.

Cover letters can be used to provide a brief summary of what qualifies you for that position. If you are not experienced in writing a cover letter, you may find this task intimidating. That’s where our experienced team of experts can help. We will use this tool to focus on your competence and abilities so that your potential employer will see your value and show how you will contribute to their company’s success.

Creating a Positive Lasting Impression

After we have helped you fine-tune your resume, we will connect you with our vast network of potential employers. At SRS, we put you into direct contact with an employer. As soon as an interview has been set up, we provide you with helpful instructions and tips on the interviewing process bringing you one step closer to landing your dream job.

For more than a decade, SRS has been helping job seekers find their ideal opportunity. If you are a top performer in the Legal Industry or Informational Technology, submit your resume. Exceptional talent is in high demand at the top-performing companies. Ready to make a career move? Contact SRS today!

December 28, 2019 by Amy Shanks Leave a Comment

EMPLOYERS, DOES YOUR RECRUITER HAVE THESE 7 TRAITS?

Our executive recruiters help our client partners find the right fit.

Do you believe your recruiter understands your business needs? Are you confident that you will be interviewing qualified, top-of-the-line candidates? When you met with your recruiter, did you see an outline of goals regarding hitting your targeted hiring dates?

If you did not answer “yes” to all of these questions, you may want to become one of our client partners! At Strategic Recruitment Solutions (SRS), we look out for your interests and find the right candidate for the job.

Here are seven things to consider when choosing a recruiter:

1. Recruiters that understand your needs

Some recruiters are so focused on finding their next client or placing their next candidate, they miss the basics. At SRS, we take the time to understand the needs of your business and partner with you in what you are trying to accomplish. Because of our extensive knowledge in the legal and IT industries, we focus on only interviewing candidates that are the right fit for your company.

2. Our recruiters are great listeners

At SRS, we take time to listen. You will never be pressured to make rash decisions. Instead, we partner with you to set a reasonable timetable to accomplish your goals. We will then listen to your feedback so that we can improve in how we can best serve your needs.

3. Consistency is key to our recruiters’ success

Some recruiters waver in their commitments and fail to keep you up to date with their progress and results. At SRS, we have a proven and successful methodology to deliver the qualified candidates and we keep you updated as our process unfolds.

4. We follow the process

At SRS we know that less is often more. That’s why we will not send you a high volume of candidates. Instead, we stick to our vetting process and never skip steps. By following our process, we will ensure that you only receive quality candidates to interview.

5. Our recruiters check references

Unlike some recruiters who will misrepresent candidates by adding experience that is not accurate, SRS holds true to its brand. We check references to ensure that our candidates will provide the same the experience as their resume indicates. We then take the time to educate our candidates about your company to make sure they understand what is expected of them in their new role.

6. We are persistent but not annoying

One common issue that solo and small firm lawyers with growing practices encounter is deciding when – and how – to hire new employees. We know you are busy. That’s why our recruiters will contact you regularly with updates but will not be disrespectful and annoying.

7 Our reputation says it all

Our SRS team is the key to our success. We base our reputation on the success of our clients. Whether it’s assisting top-tier Legal and IT professionals find the right opportunity, or working with progressive companies to help identify & recruit the highest quality talent, our recruiters are unmatched in skill and reputation! Their primary goal is to thoroughly understand the needs of both employers and job seekers so that they can become a reliable partner in the process.

Strategic Recruitment Solutions has been matching top companies with top talent in the Gulf Region for more than a decade. We focus specialize in Legal and IT Recruiting and have industry-expert recruiters that can offer the kind of insight and guidance that helps grow companies and careers. Call us today to see for yourself how easy partnering with the right recruiter will help you reach your business goals.

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!

July 25, 2016 by Amy Shanks Leave a Comment

3 MAJOR ADVANTAGES OF PARTNERING WITH EXECUTIVE RECRUITERS

The 3 Major Advantages of Partnering With Executive Recruiters

If you’re at the top of your profession, consider speaking with an executive recruitment firm prior to a career change.

Even top-tier professionals and executive-level talent often need assistance navigating their own career path. As executive recruiters in New Orleans and Baton Rouge, LA, we hear many of our clients from the legal and IT industries admit that when the personal decision was made to seek out new opportunities, they immediately faced a huge obstacle: where to begin?

The names and faces of “Top Performers” within a specific industry are likely to be recognizable inside their business circles, especially in a localized region. If everyone knows your name, actively conducting a covert job search becomes next to impossible. Even making casual inquiries about potential opportunities to cohorts in your circles creates a significant risk to anonymity.

However, partnering with an Executive Recruiter not only protects your privacy when forging a new career path, but the relationship also offers 3 distinct advantages for talent at the top of their professional game.

Advantage #1: You’ll Have an Advocate, a Coach, and an Agent

If you’ve never used executive recruiters to assist in a job search, you may not even know what to expect from the relationship. First and foremost, a recruiter is YOUR ADVOCATE; they are watching out for your best interests and are working to find you the best match available. Being an advocate for your professional career means they’ll need to know a lot of details about you, a ton of background information, and will need a clear understanding of your ultimate career goals. When your recruiter/advocate is aware of all the pertinent information, they can design a very detailed map for your career path.

Did you know that even the most accomplished Hollywood actors typically consult with an acting coach prior to taking on a new project? Seasoned actors realized long ago that in order to ensure success in a new role, they must prepare and practice…and this is made possible by getting guidance from an acting coach. In a similar way, an employment recruiter assumes the role of COACH. Your recruiter/coach is available to guide you throughout the job search process, provides education and resources about potential new employers, and helps you prepare and practice for interviews.

In the same way, a professional athlete needs a sports agent, top-tier talent needs their recruiter to act as their CAREER AGENT. In this role, your recruiter will be actively seeking out attractive opportunities that match your specific skillsets, talents, abilities, and other factors (e.g.; location, salary requirements, workload). The agent role is also vital when it comes time to negotiate with potential employers. And this brings us to the next huge advantage…

Advantage #2: Your Recruiter Offers Guidance & Negotiation Skills

As stated before, your recruiter has a vested interest in your success. Therefore, you should expect they will guide and educate you through the entire process. From the first step of identifying and evaluating desirable opportunities to negotiating with the new employer and transitioning from your old company, your recruiter should be right there with you every step of the way.

One of the most sensitive (and sometimes, awkward) aspects of pursuing a new career opportunity is negotiating compensation. Even skilled sales pros or experienced courtroom litigators often balk at conducting tough negotiations on their own behalf; sometimes we’re simply too invested emotionally to have the right perspective on what is considered “attractive compensation”! However, experienced recruiters can remove the emotional element and negotiate based on current market data and other competitive factors. In fact, many company executives prefer negotiating with a third party when it comes to hiring top-level professionals.

Advantage #3: Executive Recruiters Have Access to Insider Information

Recruiters are familiar with the culture, reputation, business models and work environment of most prominent employers. This valuable insider information not only helps thoroughly prepare their talent partners for the interview process, but it also assists in matching candidates with the most desirable employment situation.

But the biggest advantage of “insider information” is that professional recruiters have the inside track on available (or potential) opportunities that have yet to become public. Simply due to the nature of their business, executive staffing companies are in constant communication with the companies they represent and thus receive advanced notice on positions that are likely to become available. Naturally, they quickly alert their qualified talent clients about these opportunities, which means you’ll be competing with fewer candidates at the outset. And being “first out of the gate” provides a significant competitive advantage over other job seekers who must wait for the opportunities to be posted publicly!

So if you are a top performing professional looking to forge a new career path, consider partnering with a trusted executive recruiting firm like Strategic Recruitment Solutions. We work with most of the law firms and technology companies in the Louisiana Gulf Coast region, as well as top companies throughout the nation. Therefore, 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 submit your resume to get started!

Although they are sometimes referred to as “professional headhunters”, executive-level recruiters generally try to work with candidates within a few specific industries, allowing executive recruiters to maintain a high level of expertise within those select fields. Their expert knowledge is used to match talent clients with positions where they’d most likely excel, help prepare candidates for the interview process, and even facilitate negotiations based on the most current industry data.