L-R Philip Karter and Stewart Weintraub, Chamberlain Hrdlicka. Courtesy photos Advice for the New Partner
Whether you are a young lawyer in practice for a relatively short time, a seasoned veteran who has risen to the level of senior associate, counsel or even junior partner, or a full equity partner, there is likely to come a time when you will either entertain the idea of looking to change firms or you will be solicited to do so. Should you decide to take the plunge and explore alternatives, you will undoubtedly want to do a good deal of due diligence about any potential new employers. A recruiter's job is to sell a firm to attractive lateral candidates so you can safely assume that you will receive sterling reviews about the firm's reputation, financial health, opportunity for advancement and quality of life. That may be a place to start, but it is not necessarily a barometer for ensuring that the firm is a good fit for the candidate. That's where the personal interview comes in.Thinking of Changing Firms? Here Are Some Questions to Ask at the Interview
Whether you are a young lawyer in practice for a relatively short time, a seasoned veteran who has risen to the level of senior associate, counsel or even junior partner, or a full equity partner, there is likely to come a time when you will either entertain the idea of looking to change firms or you will be solicited to do so.
February 05, 2021 at 11:22 AM
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L-R Philip Karter and Stewart Weintraub, Chamberlain Hrdlicka. Courtesy photos
Advice for the New Partner
Whether you are a young lawyer in practice for a relatively short time, a seasoned veteran who has risen to the level of senior associate, counsel or even junior partner, or a full equity partner, there is likely to come a time when you will either entertain the idea of looking to change firms or you will be solicited to do so. Should you decide to take the plunge and explore alternatives, you will undoubtedly want to do a good deal of due diligence about any potential new employers. A recruiter's job is to sell a firm to attractive lateral candidates so you can safely assume that you will receive sterling reviews about the firm's reputation, financial health, opportunity for advancement and quality of life. That may be a place to start, but it is not necessarily a barometer for ensuring that the firm is a good fit for the candidate. That's where the personal interview comes in.
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