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Associate Recruiting

It’s time to make a shift to another firm or an in house-counsel role. Caroline will present exciting opportunities that meet your criteria. You will not have to spend any time searching for roles. YLS clients consist of the best law firms and corporations in DC, Maryland, Virginia and California. In addition to her clients, Caroline works with a small and trusted group of other NALSC recruiters to cover the most possibilities for candidates. Many of the positions are unpublished. Your resume will never be sent to any law firms without your permission. You will be given all of the necessary tools for successful interviews. Caroline will be your guide for every step in the process, from drafting your cover letter and interview preparation to offer negotiation and clearing conflicts.

Law Firm Recruiting

Just as Caroline is focused on helping candidates find the right opportunity, she also helps law firms find candidates who are a great fit for your team. She will make sure the process runs as smoothly as possible. She has worked closely with law firms of all sizes in the DMV and California, and she tailors her search to each client and role. Caroline listens carefully to clients’ needs and only presents candidates who meet those needs.

  1. Choose Reputable Recruiters: Work exclusively with trusted and ethical recruiters. Recruiters should be members of NALSC. We have a code of ethics here: https://www.nalsc.org/code-of-ethics/.

    *Yates Legal Search is proud to be a member of NALSC. Your resume will never be sent to any clients without your permission.

  2. Limit Resume Distribution: Avoid submitting your resume to multiple recruiters or job boards indiscriminately.

  3. Maintain Control Over Submissions: Instruct recruiters to obtain your verbal or written authorization before submitting your resume to any client. This practice helps prevent unauthorized submissions and potential conflicts.

  4. Keep Detailed Records: Track where and when your resume has been submitted. Record keeping is helpful for you and your recruiter. This prevents duplicate submissions.

  5. Use Discretion with Online Job Boards and LinkedIn: Be cautious when posting your resume on public job boards and through LinkedIn. If you use LinkedIn to connect with a recruiter, make sure that recruiter is a member of NALSC and agrees to only send your resume to an employer with your permission. I am aware of numerous occasions when an unethical recruiter sent a candidate’s resume via LinkedIn to an employer before the candidate even knows the name of the employer.

    *Due to many applications to my LinkedIn job posts, I am only able to reach out to candidates whose experience could be a fit for each role. If your experience could be a fit, I will schedule a call with you to give you specifics and learn more about what you are looking for before I submit your resume to the client.

By implementing these strategies, you can maintain control over your resume's distribution and ensure it reaches the appropriate employer with your consent.

Career Coaching

Caroline offers invaluable advice about the legal market and how to take the next step in your career. For many years, she has taught candidates to utilize the foundations of improv for interviewing, team building, healthy communication, and “group mind.” She understands the value in finding a workplace that nurtures a safe and collegial environment. It is her goal to help you find that place.

Ask yourself: “How can I ensure my resume reaches the right law firms or companies without being sent without my permission?”

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