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1. Who are Lawyer’s Staffing’s candidates?Lawyer’s Staffing candidates are attorneys, paralegals and legal support staff ranging from senior level attorneys to part-time receptionists. Back to Top2. How are candidates selected?We continuously search the market for skilled legal professionals. Our extensive network allows us to readily find qualified candidates for most roles. When we identify candidates, they are subjected to an extensive evaluation process including a detailed candidate application, skills inventory and preference analysis, in depth face-to-face interview and evaluation, extensive testing and skills assessment, reference checks, degree and license verification. Upon request, background checks are conducted. Candidates successfully completing these requirements are then selected for representation by Lawyer’ s Staffing. Back to Top3. Are Lawyer’s Staffing temporary employees bonded?Yes, all Lawyer’s Staffing temporary employees are covered by a fidelity bond which provides an additional layer of coverage for its clients. The fidelity bond offers protection against dishonest or fraudulent acts of our employees, which includes embezzlement, theft, forgery and other intentional acts excluded from liability policies. Back to Top4. Does Lawyer’s Staffing carry liability coverage for its temporary attorneys?Lawyer’s Staffing has an Errors & Omissions policy covering the work product of its temporary employees. Please contact one of our legal recruiters for specific details on our policy. Back to Top5. What kind of experience do Lawyer’s Staffing recruiters possess?Experienced lawyers founded Lawyer’s Staffing and all our recruiters are either attorneys or paralegals. Therefore, we are familiar with the rigorous standards demanded by the legal profession. Our vigorous commitment to quality means we provide professionals who meet the highest possible standards of expertise, integrity and professionalism. Back to Top6. How is Lawyer’s Staffing different from other legal recruiting firms?Lawyer’s Staffing professionals work with your organization to identify the best possible solution to your staffing needs. Since we are developed and staffed by attorneys and paralegals, we already have an in depth understanding of the law and what it takes to work in a legal environment. Our recruiters are dedicated to customer service and before we refer a legal professional to you, we will get to know you and your office from your practice areas and culture to your internal networks. If needed, we will help you develop a budget, evaluate the duration of your needs and recommend strategies that will accommodate you. Only after we are confident that we fully understand your environment and requirements will we send you an ideal candidate to meet your needs. Back to Top7. How does Lawyer’s Staffing attract the best candidates?Our experienced legal recruiters search the entire universe of candidates, not just those who respond to ads or post their resumes on job boards, to find the best candidates for your position. We also provide candidates with benefits such as holiday pay, direct deposit, 401(k) and regular performance bonuses. Our selective screening process, conducted by our legal recruiters, includes an in depth face-to-face interview, extensive state of the art testing, reference and license certification and background/credit checks upon request. This combination allows us to choose only the best of the best legal professionals to suit your needs. Back to Top8. Does Lawyer’s Staffing support the legal community?Yes, Lawyer’s Staffing supports and sponsors the following legal associations:
Back to Top9. What is temporary staffing?A temporary employee is the best way to fill a short term or indefinite need and provides maximum flexibility to manage staff resources. The temporary employee is considered a Lawyer’s Staffing employee; we will bill you an hourly rate that includes all costs. Back to Top10. What is a temp-to-hire?Temp-to-hire employment combines the flexibility of temporary staff with the opportunity for an extended trial period before hiring. During the trial period, the employee works as if on a temporary assignment, combining all costs in one hourly rate. Temp-to-hire legal secretaries and receptionists are available at no additional cost to you after working for you while on our payroll for 480 hours. Paralegals, other legal specialists and attorneys are eligible for hire, at no additional cost to you, after completing 1000 hours on our payroll. If you would like to hire an employee prior to completion of the required hours, you can do so by paying a pro-rated fee that is set forth in our Terms and Conditions. Back to Top11. What is a direct hire?A direct hire is appropriate when a search is required to find an outstanding candidate with specific skills and experience. It provides the maximum size candidate pool as all presently employed candidates are considered. A search/recruiting fee calculated on starting base salary is paid for finding an ideal candidate that is immediately hired by your organization. The search fee is comparable to internal hiring costs. However, a much larger candidate pool is developed and risk is minimized by the Lawyer’s Staffing guarantee outlined in our Terms and Conditions. Back to Top12. Why are attorneys available for temporary work?Attorneys are available on a temporary basis for many reasons, including but not limited to, relocation, recent graduation from law school, corporate restructuring due to merger or acquisition, supplemental work while opening a practice, or the need to work a flexible schedule for various reasons. Back to Top13. Will I be sent a temporary employee with experience in a specific area of law, if requested?Yes. Lawyer’s Staffing is continuously recruiting candidates with experience in every area of law. If you need a legal professional with specific legal experience, simply inform one of our qualified legal recruiters and we will see that your needs are met. Back to Top14. What kind of guarantee does Lawyer’s Staffing offer for temporary employees?Lawyer’s Staffing offers an 8-hour credit if our temporary employee does not meet your requirements, provided we are contacted during the employees first day on the assignment. Back to Top15. Is Lawyer’s Staffing a member of the National Association of Legal Search Consultants?Yes. Lawyer’s Staffing has been an active member of the National Association of Legal Search Consultants (NALSC) since 2000 and adheres the NALSC Code of Ethics. Back to Top16. How does Lawyer’s Staffing handle conflicts checks?Lawyer’s Staffing understands the importance and sensitive nature of protecting client confidences and being certain that the legal professional working for you has not worked on the same subject matter for an opposing party. To ensure the confidentiality of your clients, we will have any potential temporary employee complete and return to you your conflicts request form prior to beginning assignment. Back to Top17. What ethical issues are involved in using temporary attorneys?The American Bar Association has addressed ethical issues such as confidentiality, disclosure and surcharges surrounding the use of temporary attorneys in several Formal Opinions, most recently Formal Opinion 00-420. The Virginia State Bar has also addressed similar issues in Legal Ethics Opinions 1712 and 1735. We emphasize compliance with these opinions and encourage you to contact one of our legal recruiters should you have any questions. Back to Top18. What benefits are offered to temporary employees?Lawyer’s Staffing offers its team of temporary employees an array of benefits, including holiday pay, regular performance bonuses, career counseling, 401(k), and direct deposit.Back to Top19. Why should I work for Lawyer’s Staffing?Lawyer’s Staffing is Virginia’s preeminent provider of legal staffing solutions for law firms and corporations in Virginia. We offer access to the entire legal market and can identify the best opportunity available to you above and beyond classified ads. Lawyer’s Staffing can also provide you with the opportunity to create a flexible schedule as well as the ability to experience several different legal environments. Back to Top20. Who will be conducting my interview?An experienced legal recruiter will conduct your interview and assist you throughout the employment process. All Lawyer’s Staffing recruiters are either attorneys or paralegals and have significant experience in both recruiting and the law. Therefore, they are extremely familiar with the needs and requirements of today’s legal profession. Back to Top21. How often do I get paid?Lawyer’s Staffing issues paychecks biweekly on Thursdays. You have the option of receiving your check through the mail or have funds directly deposited into your bank account at no additional charge. A pay calendar can be found under Forms and Brochures on our website at www.lawyerstaffing.com. Back to Top22. Am I an independent contractor?No, you are an employee of Lawyer’s Staffing and therefore subject to the usual taxation. You will receive a W-2 from Lawyer’s Staffing for every year you are employed by us. Back to Top23. How long will it take to find me a job?Placement hinges on several factors, including experience, availability, and the needs of our clients. We cannot guarantee placement within a specific time frame, however, we will inform you of positions meeting your qualifications as they become available. Back to Top24. Who are your clients?Lawyer’s Staffing works with the majority of Virginia’s law firms ranging from solo practitioners to international law firms as well as corporate legal departments, government agencies and title companies in and around Richmond and Hampton Roads. Back to Top25. Do I have to pay a fee to work with Lawyer’s Staffing?No. Lawyer’s Staffing is paid by our clients to locate the best candidates available for their open positions. No fee is charged to our candidates. Back to Top26. In which geographic locations do you place candidates?We have offices in Richmond, Hampton Roads and McLean and therefore have clients in Tidewater, the Peninsula, Richmond and surrounding areas and Northern Virginia. Back to Top27. How will I know where my resume is sent?Lawyer’s Staffing does not submit your resume to any of its clients without first discussing the position with you to determine your level of interest. Back to Top28. What is the registration process?First, our legal recruiters will review your resume. If we determine that your experience level is such that we can place you, you will be contacted for a phone interview. An in depth, face-to-face interview is scheduled following the successful completion of a phone interview. At this time, the recruiter will discuss with you your employment history, education, salary expectations, geographic preferences, and intangibles. Extensive software testing will be administered, references will be checked, and background checks will be conducted under certain circumstances. Once we are satisfied that you will be a good match for our clients, you be invited to join our pool of candidates. Back to Top29. What does the testing entail?Depending on the position for which you are applying, you may be tested on your legal knowledge, software skills or basic secretarial skills. Our testing can be emailed to you or administered in our office. Back to Top30. What happens if I test poorly?Should you feel that you need to brush up on your skills, our state of the art testing software offers tutorials on several subjects. Tutorials can be emailed or you can schedule a time to use our computers. Back to TopCopyright © 2008 Lawyer's Staffing, Inc. - All rights reserved.
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