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Employer Frequently Asked Questions
Candidate Frequently Asked Questions
Employer Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What added value can ESQ Recruiting provide?
ESQ Recruiting assists companies determine the parameters of a search, identify, evaluate and recruit potential candidates, manage the interviewing process, obtain valuable feedback throughout the process, and assist transition the candidate to the position. The depth of our involvement in the search process allows us to identify outstanding candidates from merely good ones, resulting in particularly effective and long-lasting placements. We can save your organization both time and money.
Q. Where will you find qualified candidates that meet our hiring requirements?
We are in-house attorney search and placement specialists; we are plugged into the legal community talking to lawyers on a daily basis. ESQ Recruiting has a large network of contacts that allows us to obtain referrals and recommendations coast-to-coast and internationally. We also have access to a state-of-the-art database and to an extensive advertising network. Finally, as a result of our legal recruiting experience, we also simply know the leading attorneys we can network, whether they are practicing in-house, with law firms, or government agencies.
Q. The needs of my company are confidential. Can our search be handled in a proprietary manner?
One of the reasons ESQ Recruiting has been successful is because of our commitment to confidentiality and discretion. This is one of the reasons we do not have clients lists on our website or in our advertisements. Your confidentiality is important to us and we are prepared to protect it.
Q. Do you pre-screen candidates before they are referred?
Yes, we extensively screen all candidates. We meet and interview every potential candidate before a referral to avoid wasting your time and to ensure an appropriate fit. For more information about our screening method, click here.
Q. How will our organization be represented to best reflect our image and objectives?
Before undertaking any search assignment, we meet with you to gain insight as to what type of lawyer will be a good fit for your company. We also conduct our own research in order to gain a complete understanding of your organization, culture, and requirements. This enables us to focus our search efforts more effectively. Only once we have completed our due diligence do we begin approaching potential candidates on your company’s behalf.
Q. Why is ESQ Recruiting the right legal recruiting firm for us to use in our search?
ESQ Recruiting delivers exceptional candidates quickly and cost-effectively. As in-house attorney search specialists we not only understand your hiring objectives, but we also have unrivaled access to and knowledge of leading practitioners to meet those objectives. ESQ Recruiting simply delivers results.
Q. What are the fees for using ESQ Recruiting? Are there any guarantees?
ESQ Recruiting is a retained legal recruiting firm engaged by employers based on previously negotiated contracts. Our fees are based on a percentage of the successful candidate's first year's remuneration. Candidates do not pay any fees in connection with our services. We stand firmly behind all of our placements and offer a comprehensive guarantee.
Candidate Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Why should I use the services of a legal recruiting firm when I have made contacts on my own?
As a national legal recruiting firm focused on in-house attorney search and placement, ESQ Recruiting offers prospective candidates a wide choice of in-house attorney positions. The majority of in-house attorney positions are never advertised to the public. Therefore, ESQ Recruiting can provide you with access to more in-house positions than you would be able to find on your own or through your contacts.
Q. What kind of opportunities can you present me with?
ESQ Recruiting represents a wide range of organizations across industries, from the world's largest companies to medium-sized businesses and entrepreneurial start-ups. We have developed privileged relationships with leading companies across the country. As a result, we offer prospective candidates some of the most selective and highly sought-after positions with prominent companies throughout the U.S. and abroad.
Q. How will I know if I'm making the right choice with the right organization?
Our legal recruiters understand that there is no "one size fits all" in terms of approaching your in-house job search. Accordingly, our legal recruiters work very closely with you to develop a focused search strategy that meets with your specific requirements, and help you select organizations and opportunities that are best suited to your professional and personal goals.
Q. Do I go through the interview process on my own?
We guide you through the various stages of the process from interviewing to salary negotiations. We offer complimentary professional services, such as resume review and interview preparation. We also counsel and provide information regarding compensation, relocation costs, as well as detailed information regarding companies, their legal departments, culture, and business objectives.
Q. How can I ensure that my job search is kept confidential?
If in the course of our initial resume evaluation we determine a match to one of our current opportunities, one of our legal recruiters will contact you immediately. We will never submit your resume or personal information to any employer without your explicit authorization; such authorization may only be obtained following an in-depth interview with one of our legal recruiters. For more information, please review our privacy policy.
Q. What’s the best way to start working with ESQ Recruiting?
To commence a relationship with ESQ Recruiting, we recommend registering with us by submitting a copy of your resume in our system. This information will be kept strictly confidential. This information will be used internally to conduct a preliminary evaluation to determine your career options and advise you accordingly. None of the information provided will be released to any employers or third party. For more information, please review our privacy policy.
Q. Do I have to pay a fee to work with ESQ Recruiting?
ESQ Recruiting is a retained legal recruiting firm engaged by employers based on previously negotiated contracts. Candidates do not pay any fees for our services.
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