Summary
In this episode, Zinda Law Group CEO and founder, Jack Zinda talks about finding the right attorneys to your firm
Discussed in this Episode:
What type of attorneys do I need?
Create a scorecard
Finding ideal candidates
The hiring process
Screening, testing & Interviewing
What Type of Attorneys Do I Need?
This might seem obvious, but understanding the different roles your attorneys play in your practice is important when hiring. This can include how many years of experience they have, what type of law they practice and how they fit in your team structure.
Create a Scorecard
Next we’ll need to take all of the information we gathered above and turn that into a scorecard that we can present to potential hires. Giving the attorneys a chance to select their skills from 1-5 will make it much easier during the hiring process.
Finding Ideal Candidates
Do some research on your own and find ideal clients through LinkedIn or the ABA. They might not be available to hire, but you can use their resume as a guide when comparing potential hires. Another element is regular recruiting. Create a database of potential candidates to pull from when it’s time to hire someone.
The Hiring Process
Now you’ll want to post the job. Of course you should post the job in the traditional places like LinkedIn, but it’s also very beneficial to post it to your website and use word-of-mouth within the practice. Oftentimes a friend or former colleague who has already been vetted can make for an easier transition. Whether it be the rate, bonus or other compensation, it’s important not to under compensate your potential employee. “You’re not going to attract A talent with C compensation”.
Screening, Testing & Interviewing
Breaking the interview process into a few different encounters can save a lot of time when dealing with the wrong potential hire. Instead of a 90 minute interview, start with a short 15 minute screening and go from there. Once you get to the final interview you’ll have established the quality of the candidate.
You can reach Jack at:
jack@zindalaw.com
512-246-2224