At Headhunter Legal and Professional, our legal recruiters are dedicated to connecting top talent with leading opportunities in the legal industry. Here’s a look at a typical day, from 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM
8:00 AM – Morning Strategy Session
- Respond to overnight alerts, linkedin messages and passive candidates open to work.
- Team Collaboration: Discuss open roles that may match candidates colleagues are working with, discuss ongoing projects, share insights, and strategise challenging placements.
9:30 AM – Sourcing Top Talent
- Online Searches: Utilise job boards, LinkedIn, and our database.
- Networking: Reach out to industry contacts and attend virtual events.
- Cold Outreach: Headhunting candidates using unique industry knowledge of clients competitors best solicitors we can approach directly.
11:00 AM – Initial Candidate Screenings
- Resume Reviews: Evaluate resumes to match skills and job requirements.
- Phone Interviews: Conduct preliminary interviews to assess qualifications and fit.
- Skill Assessments: Administer necessary tests to ensure technical competency.
12:30 PM – Lunch
1:30 PM – Client Consultations
- This part of the day is very fluid and tends to follow on from the morning in making contact with as many potential contacts as possible.
3:30 PM – Candidate Preparation and Support
- Interview Coaching: Offer tips and strategies for successful interviews.
- Resume Optimisation: Assist candidates in refining their resumes.
- Follow-Up Communication: Contact clients to chase CV feedback.
5:00 PM – Wrap-Up and Planning
- Review Progress: Assess the day’s accomplishments and update records.
- Plan for Tomorrow: Set goals and priorities for the next day.
- Team Debrief: Share insights and feedback with the team for continuous improvement.
Conclusion
A day in the life of a legal recruiter at Headhunter Legal and Professional is dynamic and multifaceted, requiring strategic thinking and strong interpersonal skills. By focusing on building relationships and maintaining a thorough recruitment process, our recruiters excel in matching top legal talent with the right opportunities, ensuring success for both candidates and clients.
