Category: Australian Law

We Recognised as Best Boutique Recruiter in Australia
Australian Law

Elias Recruitment Recognised as Best Boutique Recruiter in Australia

Elias Recruitment Recognised as Best Boutique Recruiter in Australia at RCSA Awards at Luna ParkSydney, 1/6/23 — Elias Recruitment, a leading boutique recruitment agency, is thrilled to announce its recent accolade as the Best Boutique Recruiter in Australia at the prestigious RCSA Awards held at Luna Park. This recognition highlights the agency’s commitment to excellence, innovation, and outstanding service within

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Simone Allan and NPAworldwide chair Jason Elias
Australian Law

The Spirit of Collaboration

Many of you may know that Elias Recruitment works closely with other agencies to expand opportunities for our candidates and widen the talent pool for our clients. Part of this is through  network called NPAworldwide. I have been lucky to be involved in the leadership and was recently the Chairman of the Board from March 2020

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Elias Legal Jobs
Lawyer

Elias Legal Jobs Index Report Q3 2022

The legal jobs market is continuing to be buoyant. Demand is outstripping supply in a candidate short market. The national unemployment rate is dropping below 4% and in legal is less than that. Candidates have the bargaining positions, and we are seeing increased demand for flexible work practices. The “work from home” genie cannot be

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New Year Resolution FY 21
Australian Law

New Years’ Resolution

Like many, each new year I make a resolution to get fitter. This year I have actually kept to it (four weeks in) and have reduced my carb and sugar intake. I still need to increase the exercise though. Professionally – are you “hiring fit”? Hiring fitness is an important part of any company’s people

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Australian Law

The Great Hesitation

“The Great Resignation” has received a lot of press.  There is no doubt that this phenomenon has hit the US, in particular.  According to PricewaterhouseCoopers US Pulse survey in August 2021, 65% of employees said they are looking for a new job and 88% of executives said their company is experiencing higher turnover than normal.

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REFLECTIONS ON 2021
Candidate Tips

REFLECTIONS ON 2021

There is an old Chinese saying “Better to be a dog in times of tranquility than a human in times of chaos”. I am not sure if I subscribe to this as 2021 was indeed a year of chaos but at the same time, there were many positives. We started Elias Recruitment in May 2000 and

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lawyers
Law

Where are all the lawyers?

Recently I marked 22 years in the legal recruitment industry and I must say that despite any prediction I had when the pandemic hit the market has gone from strength to strength in terms of demand of high-quality lawyers. I have never seen such a candidate short market previously. So where have all the candidates

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Candidate Tips

Getting Candidates to Say Yes during Covid

After 21 years of recruiting, one of the most frustrating discussions is having to tell a client that the candidate has knocked back their offer. You get to the end of the process after numerous interviews and meetings and discussions and then find out that you are back at square one. Now, in a competitive

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legal jobs
Australian Law

Current state of the legal job market

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. I predicted when Covid hit that there would be mass lay-offs and very few job requirements and a deluge of quality candidates struggling to

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Australian Law

Uncertain times- don’t worry, we are in your corner

Sometimes you need to talk to someone about your career. It is dangerous to speak to colleagues at work so an objective outsider with industry experience is a good option. Here is where an experienced consultant can help. Elias Recruitment has over 20 years helping legal professionals in private practice and in-house legal roles. Our

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