Specialized Recruiting

Challenge: Our recruiting team, known for their professionalism and strong work ethic, was approached by a Managing Partner of a national law firm. The partner was impressed by our team’s understanding of the employment market and ability to build valuable networking connections. This interaction led to the partner requesting our assistance in recruiting for the law firm.

Solution: Our team swiftly initiated the recruitment process for several permanent Litigation Associate positions. As we delved deeper into the firm’s operations, we identified a need for temporary attorneys due to the high-volume mass tort class action cases. The client agreed to allow us to compete with already engaged agencies with a week’s head start for the first wave of placements for multiple temp attorneys to assist the internal case teams in a fully remote, ongoing role, beginning in late October 2023 and lasting through February 2024. 

Execution: We submitted 27 candidates for multiple permanent positions at the firm, many of whom were interviewed. We also recruited for the temp attorney positions, submitting 95 resumes for consideration. The firm also asked us to look for temp attorneys to handle litigation needs in addition to the case intake role. 

 Results: We placed three permanent associate attorneys in litigation positions and 24 temp attorney placements, beating competitors to make the temp placements despite coming in very late to the hiring process. After the primary class action case deadline passed, 11 temp attorneys were asked to remain on assignment. 

Challenge/Problem:  A boutique law firm based in Washington D.C, that specializes in complex and sophisticated litigation contacted ID with a need for an eDiscovery vendor to manage a large class action litigation on Relativity. After the initial call, it was apparent that the firm had additional needs beyond eDiscovery related to its rapid growth.

Solution:  By listening, we understood that the firm needed help beyond the current class action. To quickly add value to their multiple needs, we recommended Managed Services for eDiscovery, Expert Consulting to help with eDiscovery protocols, and Specialized Recruiting to grow the firm.

Execution: The ID team integrated several solutions simultaneously. Our Specialized team worked directly with the named Partner to execute a search for a Litigation Case Manager, which included setting a target salary, writing a job description, and creating potential candidate profiles. Within 48 hours, the team submitted six quality resumes. From that pool, and after completing the interview process, the firm found its unicorn candidate.

Within a week of the Litigation Case Manager search, the Partner asked ID to commence an additional search for a Litigation Associate. The Partner’s exact words were, “We’re not really satisfied with the applicants we have received from the recruiter we are currently working with.” We submitted seven strong candidates, with an attorney quickly moving to the final rounds. We ensured several additional resumes were ready to review if the client needed more to meet further growth needs.

Results: The firm onboarded with Managed Services for all their ongoing eDiscovery needs. Specifically, for recruiting efforts, we successfully placed both a Litigation Case Manager and Litigation Associate. What initially started as an immediate need for eDiscovery has turned into several positive outcomes for a growing firm.

Solution:  The Specialized Recruiting team was brought in to meet with the officer manager for a Gulf Coast litigation law firm. We quickly executed an agreement to search for a Litigation Associate Attorney for the firm’s New Orleans office.

Execution: The Specialized Recruiter provided guidance and expertise on target salary, job description, and potential candidate profiles. Within two business days, our recruiting team presented the law firm with qualified candidates. One week later, the law firm presented an offer to a candidate, which was accepted.

With that initial success, the law firm has leaned on our team to fill several other roles, such as two additional Litigation Associate Attorneys and Legal Secretary in their Tampa office.

Results: The Specialized Recruiting team is now the trusted provider for the firm’s Gulf Coast offices, and its continued success has forged a strong relationship with the client.

Challenge/Problem: A medical malpractice firm in the Northeast contacted Innovative Driven via phone, seeking recruiting help for an Administrative Assistant/Floater position.

Solution: After the initial phone conversation with the potential client, we agreed to begin a search for the perfect candidate for the position.

Execution: The Specialized Recruiter and client discussed the position’s target budget/salary range and the job description. With the ID recruiter guiding the client where needed, the team began searching for qualified candidates. Within a few weeks, we successfully placed the role.

A few months later, the client asked the Specialized Recruiting team for additional help recruiting for a similar role. Again, the ID recruiter successfully placed a candidate. This client continues to utilize the ID’s Specialized Recruiting team, repeatedly requesting the team’s assistance in recruiting Administrative Assistants.

At the start of 2024, the client expanded their recruiting needs, enlisting the help of ID’s Specialized Recruitment team. The Specialized Recruiter has now worked on four different searches for the firm this year.

Results: Repeated successful placements for Administrative Assistant/Floater positions and, in 2024, successful placement of Office Services & Facilities Coordinator. The Specialized Recruiting team is now the trusted provider for the client.

Problem: A global Am Law 50 firm was an existing client for decades, although they only utilized our services for occasional temp work and document review. The challenge was how to add value by providing them with full recruiting services.

Solution: Our leadership from Recruiting and Business Development collaborated to leverage the established relationship and the firm’s main HR contact. We presented our recruiting philosophy, and the firm HR team asked us to work on a few perm searches to compare their current success to what the ID team could bring.

Execution: We successfully placed our first permanent in June 2021, and after that placement, we gained the trust of the firm’s entire HR and hiring team. Since the initial placement, we’ve worked with the client on dozens of additional positions.

Results: Prior to the June 2021 placement, we had 9 temp placements at the firm. Since 2021, we’ve brought 29 successful placements, including 25 permanent employees.