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What I wish I knew when I started practising law – Jason Elias
Starting a legal career is an exciting yet daunting transition for new lawyers. The shift from academic study to the fast-paced world of legal practice presents numerous challenges, but with the right strategies, early-career lawyers can navigate this phase successfully. Here, we explore key takeaways from the guide to ensure
Celebrating Jason Elias: 25 Years of Leadership, Laughter, and Legal Recruitment Excellence
This week, we’re raising a toast to a remarkable milestone: Jason Elias, our founder and fearless leader, is celebrating his birthday and 25 years since establishing Elias Recruitment. From a one-person operation to Australia’s most awarded specialist legal recruitment agency, Jason’s journey has been nothing short of inspiring. In 2000,
Attracting the Best Legal Talent this new Financial Year
Why Employer Branding Matters In today’s fiercely competitive legal talent market, top candidates do not simply join firms; they choose workplaces that mirror their values, offer flexibility, and reward them appropriately. Employer branding has become mission-critical in FY2026. Firms that authentically showcase culture, purpose, and career growth are winning the
7 Simple and Useful Time Management Tips for Solicitors
How do you stay on top of an intense workload in the legal profession? Is there a perfect system for managing your time? With long hours, constant client demands, and the pressures of partners and associates, time management isn’t just a skill — it’s essential for survival. Here are seven
Think Before You Hit ‘Send’: Why AI Could Be Undermining Your Application
In an industry built on precision, trust, and integrity, letting AI speak for you could do more harm than good. Jason Elias, Director of Elias Recruitment, says that while legal professionals are increasingly turning to AI tools like ChatGPT to craft CVs and cover letters, many are overestimating their value
Current state of the legal job market – NEW
Expectations vs. Reality After 21 years in legal recruitment, I thought I knew a thing or two about the market. After all I had lived through the 2001 Recession and the Global Financial Crisis. The Initial Impact of COVID-19 I predicted when Covid hit that there would be mass lay-offs