32 min
#13: Career Transitions with Legal Recruiter Erin Sears (Part 2 of 2) Big Law Life
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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:
01:20 - Working with an outside recruiter
01:40 - Expectations from a partner candidate
02:02 - The importance of a portable book of business
03:04 - strategic hires and the role of experience
03:32 - Differences in partner roles and expectations
04:13 - Identifying potential for growth at another firm
05:57 - The value of a network in recruiting
11:15 - Challenges for government attorneys moving to private practice
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
esears@g-s.com
Interested in doing 1-2-1 coaching with Laura Terrell? Or learning more about her work coaching and consulting? - here are ways to reach out to her:
www.lauraterrell.com
laura@lauraterrell.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauralterrell/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lauraterrellcoaching/
Show notes: https://www.lauraterrell.com/podcast
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:
01:20 - Working with an outside recruiter
01:40 - Expectations from a partner candidate
02:02 - The importance of a portable book of business
03:04 - strategic hires and the role of experience
03:32 - Differences in partner roles and expectations
04:13 - Identifying potential for growth at another firm
05:57 - The value of a network in recruiting
11:15 - Challenges for government attorneys moving to private practice
30:32 - Market trends and demand in Washington, D.C. in 2024
Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts
Do you enjoy listening to Big Law Life? Please consider rating and reviewing the show! This helps support and reach more people like you who want to grow a career in Big Law. Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode!
Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the podcast! A new episode releases every week! Follow now!
Ways to reach Erin Sears
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erinsearslegalsearch
esears@g-s.com
Interested in doing 1-2-1 coaching with Laura Terrell? Or learning more about her work coaching and consulting? - here are ways to reach out to her:
www.lauraterrell.com
laura@lauraterrell.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauralterrell/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lauraterrellcoaching/
Show notes: https://www.lauraterrell.com/podcast
32 min