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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

Elias Recruitment Retreat: Sharpening Skills and Celebrating Wins
Staying at the Top of Our Game Staying at the top of the game doesn’t happen by accident, it takes time, collaboration, and a willingness to challenge ourselves. That’s why Elias Recruitment took a few days out of the daily grind to reflect, refocus, and sharpen our skills so we

HR and Leaders’ Roundtables: A Safe Space for Connection and Innovation
HR and Leaders’ Roundtables: A Safe Space for Connection and Innovation Elias Recruitment is celebrating its 25th anniversary by giving back to the industry in a meaningful and practical way. To mark this milestone, the pioneering recruitment business is launching a series of ongoing Roundtable sessions designed for HR Professionals,