Q. How do companies and law firms contract Interactive Legal Search services.
A. Clients - corporations and law firms - engage our services on a contingency and/or retainer basis.
Q. How does Interactive Legal Search find appropriate candidates for clients?
A. Based on the description of the positions as given by the client, Interactive Legal Search researches, identifies, recruits and qualifies candidates to present.
Q. Are references and background checks conducted on all candidates?
A. At the request of the client, Interactive Legal Search will conduct background and reference checks. Some clients prefer to perform their own reference and background checks.
Q. How can a client assist Interactive Legal Search successfully generate the appropriate candidate?
A. A complete and thorough description of the position will assist our recruiters in identifying the appropriate candidate. Immediate feedback on resumes and interviews will help us know if we have identified the proper skills and experience, and will show respect to the candidate.
Q. What should a candidate expect from Interactive Legal Search?
A. When candidates are recruited specifically for a particular position, they will be presented in a professional manner and will be given feedback as to the interest of the client as they go through the process.
When a candidate resume is submitted to Interactive Legal Search on an occasion other than being recruited on a specific search the resume will be entered into a confidential database and reviewed against open assignments on a consistent basis. When skills and experience match the requirements of a position, the candidate will be contacted.
Q. What can a candidate provide to assist Interactive Legal Search identify experience as it relates to a client's requirements?
A. A full and complete resume including education, current and past work history with dates of employment and job responsibilities listed under each company/law firm. A list of references, law school transcripts, and a brief (redacted) writing sample. A cover letter should include geographical preferences, number of family members included in relocation, current compensation package and compensation expected.
Q. How can a candidate successfully work with Interactive Legal Search?
A. When your resume is presented by Interactive Legal Search to a client, don't hesitate to call the recruiter for a status report. Our recruiters work to keep you updated, however, if the feedback is not soon or often enough call for an update. Always call immediately after an interview to give Interactive Legal Search your feedback about the position, your ability to do the job, and your interest. Keep Interactive Legal Search apprised of the status of other opportunities you are exploring.
