WHY williams & roberts?
When you are ready to make a move, Williams & Roberts can help. After law school, passing the bar and waiting the required 6-8 years to become a partner, we sometimes find we are still not satisfied, either professionally or financially. Firms change—new management, new thinking. Whatever the reason, everyone goes through periods in their career when they wonder whether to stay or go. It's inevitable. The right recruiter can give you the opportunity to discretely explore and inquire about opportunities with other firms.
There is usually a concern on the attorneys' part relative to confidentiality. They do not want their firm thinking that they are out looking for other opportunities.
We address that concern two ways:
- Making sure the managing partner of the hiring firm understands and agrees to the need for confidentiality, particularly when they feel it is necessary to share the Curriculum Vitae (CV) with a practice leader. We emphasize their responsibility to insure the candidate's inquiry is handled discretely at every level.*
*Actual paragraph from Williams and Roberts' "Understanding and Agreement" that is signed and agreed to by the hiring firm:
“To facilitate a search process for qualified attorneys to join your firm, all parties who have a need to review a candidates’ CV must treat their inquiry confidentially & discretely. It is important that anyone involved in this review process, protect the candidates' identity and not acknowledge his inquiry, especially if the firm decides not to extend an offer.”
We've never had a problem.
- For the initial inquiry, we can give the Managing Partner a thumbnail synopsis of attorneys' credentials/experience without divulging their name or firm. That is usually enough for a Managing Partner to decide whether they would like to meet with the attorney. This way we can get back to the attorney and disclose who the client is and what we know about the opportunity. This gives the attorney the ability to inquire, protecting their identity until they decide whether to pursue the opportunity.
We never send your CV out to a firm without your permission! Ever!
Remember the recruiter is working for the client firm that pays his fee to find quality, experienced attorneys whom would be an asset to their firm. In today's legal market, competition for quality attorneys is intense. With your credentials and expertise, we can help you find the perfect match.
Generally, most attorney's interests and goals are similar:
• Professional and personal growth
• Collegial atmosphere
• Team player mentality—promoting cross-selling
• Client driven
• Time for family and personal enjoymentOur success depends on match-making. We match the needs and desires of the attorneys to the right firm.
A perfect match means:
• The firm represents and offers what you need and desire
• You represent and offer what the firm needs and desiresWe called you because you matched the profile we were looking for. We can be your agent…all stars have them…Tiger, Kobe, Mike ,Shaq, to name few. We will guide you through the process.
In order to facilitate a match, two parties must eventually meet. We insure confidentiality of both parties starting with the initial inquiry through the acceptance of an offer.
Why do we need a CV?A hiring Managing Partner expects to review an attorney's CV. It sets forth the attorney's credentials, background and experience. Frequently, an attorney that has practiced for 10-15 years has not updated their CV, but usually maintains a current biography on his current firm's website. If you e-mail us permission to use your firm bio for profiling purposes, we can use it for a confidential inquiry. This also establishes a relationship between you and us. We always treat inquiries on your behalf discretely and confidentially. A perfect match can only be accomplished when both parties' desires are met.
At this point, you have three options:
• Try to change things you dislike at your firm or continue to live with it
• Bookmark our web site until timing is better to work with us
• Explore with us to find a better opportunity out thereWe would like to help you explore a better opportunity. Every good attorney…once in their career…will need a good headhunter. If the timing is bad on this opportunity, let us know if we should keep you in our database for future contact.
If you feel comfortable with the way we work…e-mail us with the best way to contact you.
