Legal Education Archives 1 - Elias Recruitment

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

August 31, 2023October 8, 2020

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 award winning team, are a safe pair of hands to advise on everything from salaries and your current role or any future move. We can offer expert advice and insight into which opportunities will best suit your career ambitions.

We have consultants in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth to assist you. So if you want a friendly, objective voice on your team, book a free career chat with one of our team at [email protected].

How to negotiate your legal salary

September 1, 2023June 18, 2020

Much like interviews, successful salary negotiation happens BEFORE any conversation. Being well prepared will make you a lot more successful. 1- Know industry ranges so that you know what is realistic for any given role. Glassdoor, while not legally specific, may have some useful information of actual salaries. 2- Always remember that it is a … Read more

Personal Branding Masterclass for Lawyers

September 1, 2023May 26, 2020

Research potential employers before applying for a job.

December 14, 2023October 23, 2019

Extensively Research the Company. Your biggest advantage is information, and almost everything you need to know about a company can be found online. Here are the questions to answer about the company you’re applying for: • What does the firm/company do? • What is their culture like? • What kind of people do they typically … Read more

How to position yourself for approaches (headhunting)

December 14, 2023September 18, 2019

A few touches to your mobile phone and your groceries, an Uber or a pizza come to you. So why not a job? Many of the best jobs are never advertised so how do you hear about them? Good employers know that the best lawyers are so busy running their practices that they don’t have … Read more

Get your credentials and qualifications up to date

December 14, 2023August 5, 2019

You need to ensure that you have been keeping up with all your CPD requirements, and also there are many additional courses and qualifications. We’d recommend our sister site, Bulletpoints (www.bulletpoints.com.au) as a marketplace that allows you to find, book and track all of your CPD requirements. Bulletpoints aggregates courses from over 25 different legal … Read more

Don’t burn bridges when leaving your job

October 2, 2023February 28, 2018

So you’ve decided it’s time to move on and have secured a great new offer. Here are a few handy tips to ensure you leave your job on good terms. Stay engaged Don’t check out too early. As long as you are drawing a salary you owe it to your firm and your clients to … Read more

How to future-proof your legal career in the age of Robots

September 4, 2023November 21, 2017

New Law, disruption, legaltech – these buzzwords herald a shift in how the legal profession sees itself, innovations in technology drive down costs and clients demand more for less. There’s good news however, the doom and gloom around robots coming for the jobs of lawyers is largely unfounded. A recent survey by the Law Society … Read more

Recruiting lawyers ready for digital disruption

October 2, 2023October 25, 2017

Digital disruption, AI (artificial intelligence), legaltech – all these phrases have become synonymous with the change affecting traditional private practice. Lawyers are facing competition from unexpected quarters – the ‘Big 4’ professional services firms expanding their legal teams, while the ranks of in-house counsel also grow. In addition, startups and disruptive technology are turning their … Read more

State of the Legal Market: Recruitment Update

October 2, 2023October 10, 2017

Elias Recruitment brings you the latest state of play in the Australian legal market, drawing on the Urbis National Profile of Solicitors Report – Urbis (2016) and a review of the State of the Legal Market by Melbourne Law School and Thompson Reuters Peer Monitor (2016). The profession is growing, aging and diversifying The Australian … Read more