Big Law Life #13: Career Transitions with Legal Recruiter Erin Sears (Part 2 of 2)
In today’s episode, we bring back Erin Sears, Vice President at Garrison, a top legal recruiting firm, in Part 2 of our conversation to unpack some of the things many lawyers would like to understand about the recruiting process. Today we are focusing specifically on the transitions of partner candidates and government attorneys into new roles.
At a glance:
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01:20 - Working with an outside recruiter
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01:40 - Expectations from a partner candidate
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02:02 - The importance of a portable book of business
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03:04 - strategic hires and the role of experience
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03:32 - Differences in partner roles and expectations
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04:13 - Identifying potential for growth at another firm
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05:57 - The value of a network in recruiting
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11:15 - Challenges for government attorneys moving to private practice
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30:32 - Market trends and demand in Washington, D.C. in 2024
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Ways to reach Erin Sears
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erinsearslegalsearch
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