Frequently asked questions
At Robert Half, we have a rigorous screening process to ensure candidates meet the necessary legal qualifications and experience requirements. Our specialist legal recruiters conduct in-depth interviews, verify credentials and assess legal knowledge, ensuring candidates align with the needs of in-house legal teams. We also perform reference checks to validate past performance and professional integrity.
How does Robert Half screen candidates for legal qualifications and experience?
How does Robert Half screen candidates for legal qualifications and experience?
At Robert Half, we have a rigorous screening process to ensure candidates meet the necessary legal qualifications and experience requirements. Our specialist legal recruiters conduct in-depth interviews, verify credentials and assess legal knowledge, ensuring candidates align with the needs of in-house legal teams. We also perform reference checks to validate past performance and professional integrity.
Yes, Robert Half has extensive experience placing candidates in specialised legal areas, including intellectual property (IP), tax and regulatory law. Our dedicated legal recruitment specialists understand the unique demands of these fields and have built strong networks within the industry. We work closely with in-house legal teams to identify professionals with the precise expertise required for niche roles.
Does Robert Half have experience placing candidates in niche legal areas, such as IP, tax, or regulatory law?
Does Robert Half have experience placing candidates in niche legal areas, such as IP, tax, or regulatory law?
Yes, Robert Half has extensive experience placing candidates in specialised legal areas, including intellectual property (IP), tax and regulatory law. Our dedicated legal recruitment specialists understand the unique demands of these fields and have built strong networks within the industry. We work closely with in-house legal teams to identify professionals with the precise expertise required for niche roles.
Yes, Robert Half covers legal secretaries as part of its legal recruitment services. We connect businesses with skilled legal secretaries for permanent, interim, and temporary roles, ensuring the right fit for your legal team's needs. Our experienced recruiters provide tailored solutions to support the smooth operation of your legal department or firm.
Does Robert Half cover legal secretaries?
Does Robert Half cover legal secretaries?
Yes, Robert Half covers legal secretaries as part of its legal recruitment services. We connect businesses with skilled legal secretaries for permanent, interim, and temporary roles, ensuring the right fit for your legal team's needs. Our experienced recruiters provide tailored solutions to support the smooth operation of your legal department or firm.
We take a consultative approach, working closely with in-house legal teams to understand their specific needs. Our legal recruiters engage in detailed discussions to grasp the firm’s culture, the complexities of the role, and the legal specialisms required. By leveraging our industry expertise and market insights, we provide tailored solutions that ensure the right fit for both the employer and the candidate.
What is Robert Half’s approach to understanding and addressing the specific needs of in-house legal teams?
What is Robert Half’s approach to understanding and addressing the specific needs of in-house legal teams?
We take a consultative approach, working closely with in-house legal teams to understand their specific needs. Our legal recruiters engage in detailed discussions to grasp the firm’s culture, the complexities of the role, and the legal specialisms required. By leveraging our industry expertise and market insights, we provide tailored solutions that ensure the right fit for both the employer and the candidate.
Ensuring candidates uphold high ethical and professional standards is a key part of our screening process. Our recruitment specialists assess candidates’ understanding of legal ethics through competency-based interviews, scenario-based questioning, and discussions around real-world ethical dilemmas. We also consider their past experiences, references, and any relevant professional conduct records to ensure alignment with industry standards.
How does Robert Half evaluate a candidate’s understanding of legal ethics and professional conduct?
How does Robert Half evaluate a candidate’s understanding of legal ethics and professional conduct?
Ensuring candidates uphold high ethical and professional standards is a key part of our screening process. Our recruitment specialists assess candidates’ understanding of legal ethics through competency-based interviews, scenario-based questioning, and discussions around real-world ethical dilemmas. We also consider their past experiences, references, and any relevant professional conduct records to ensure alignment with industry standards.
We understand that urgent legal case loads can rise, particularly for specialised regulatory roles. Our extensive network of pre-screened legal professionals allows us to respond quickly, providing qualified candidates who can step into roles at short notice. Whether it’s interim, contract or permanent placements, we leverage our expertise to ensure a seamless hiring process with minimal disruption to business operations.
How does Robert Half handle urgent or last-minute hiring requests, especially for specialised legal roles?
How does Robert Half handle urgent or last-minute hiring requests, especially for specialised legal roles?
We understand that urgent legal case loads can rise, particularly for specialised regulatory roles. Our extensive network of pre-screened legal professionals allows us to respond quickly, providing qualified candidates who can step into roles at short notice. Whether it’s interim, contract or permanent placements, we leverage our expertise to ensure a seamless hiring process with minimal disruption to business operations.
We support both employers and candidates throughout the onboarding process to ensure a smooth transition. This includes assisting with contract negotiations, clarifying role expectations and providing guidance on best practices for integration into the team. Our recruiters maintain communication with successful candidates and hirers post-placement to address any challenges and ensure long-term success.
How does Robert Half ensure a smooth onboarding process for new legal hires?
How does Robert Half ensure a smooth onboarding process for new legal hires?
We support both employers and candidates throughout the onboarding process to ensure a smooth transition. This includes assisting with contract negotiations, clarifying role expectations and providing guidance on best practices for integration into the team. Our recruiters maintain communication with successful candidates and hirers post-placement to address any challenges and ensure long-term success.
We use our deep market knowledge and salary benchmarking data to help both employers and legal professionals negotiate competitive salary packages. Our goal is to ensure fair and attractive compensation that reflects industry standards, the role’s complexity and the candidate’s experience. We also advise on benefits packages, including flexible working arrangements, bonuses, and professional development opportunities, to secure the best outcome for all parties.
What is Robert Half’s approach to negotiating competitive salary packages and benefits for legal professionals?
What is Robert Half’s approach to negotiating competitive salary packages and benefits for legal professionals?
We use our deep market knowledge and salary benchmarking data to help both employers and legal professionals negotiate competitive salary packages. Our goal is to ensure fair and attractive compensation that reflects industry standards, the role’s complexity and the candidate’s experience. We also advise on benefits packages, including flexible working arrangements, bonuses, and professional development opportunities, to secure the best outcome for all parties.
