The candidate that I just placed was an example of this trend. She is a plaintiff's side consumer class action attorney, although she also has a bit of experience with plaintiff-side labor & employment. In particular, she specializes in plaintiff's side lemon law, or going after the manufacturers of defective cars. I have been working with her for the past couple of years. I reached out to her about two years ago, when she was looking to leave her plaintiff-side labor & employment firm, and make a move back to plaintiff's side consumer class action litigation. However, she found the position with her current firm on her own at that time.
She reached out to me several months ago, and not only referred a lemon law attorney from her current firm to me, but also told me that she herself was looking again. Apparently, her current boss is known as being a very difficult character in the industry, and several of the attorneys from her current firm had recently left or were looking to leave. Amazingly enough, I was able to place her referral / lemon law colleague in only a week, at a great plaintiff-side lemon law firm in Pasadena. In her case, it took me about four months, but I was also able to place her.
The challenges with this candidate was that 1) she attended a local law school that is not considered very prestigious, and is not ranked highly, 2) she doesn't have as much trial experience as her referral candidate to me, 3) she has been at several firms in the last few years, which can raise eyebrows and red flags for prospective employers and 4) we were mostly searching together during the current slowdown in hiring. She also wanted to be on the west side of LA, which is where she is currently located, and there were, of course, not many lemon law firms in west LA that were actively searching for attorneys while we were searching together.
However, I was able to secure her two interviews in four months, at two plaintiff-side lemon law firms in west LA. One went through two rounds of interviews with her and ended up passing on her (supposedly for personality reasons), and the other ended up being a great match and giving her an offer. The latter firm is a small shop of just a few partners and attorneys, and seems to be a great personality fit on both ends. The base offer is lower than what my candidate currently makes, but with the potential for large bonuses (which is quite common in plaintiff-side work and especially lemon law work). I am so excited to have finally found a good match for the candidate, and the firm is very excited for her to start with them!
About Harrison Barnes
Harrison Barnes is a prominent figure in the legal placement industry, known for his expertise in attorney placements and his extensive knowledge of the legal profession.
With over 25 years of experience, he has established himself as a leading voice in the field and has helped thousands of lawyers and law students find their ideal career paths.
Barnes is a former federal law clerk and associate at Quinn Emanuel and a graduate of the University of Chicago College and the University of Virginia Law School. He was a Rhodes Scholar Finalist at the University of Chicago and a member of the University of Virginia Law Review. Early in his legal career, he enrolled in Stanford Business School but dropped out because he missed legal recruiting too much.
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One of Barnes's fundamental philosophies in his writing is the importance of networking. He believes that networking is a critical component of career success and that it is essential for lawyers to establish relationships with others in their field. He encourages lawyers to attend events, join organizations, and connect with others in the legal community to build their professional networks.
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Finally, Barnes is a strong advocate for community service and giving back. He volunteers for the University of Chicago, where he is the former area chair of Los Angeles for the University of Chicago Admissions Office. He also serves as the President of the Young Presidents Organization's Century City Los Angeles Chapter, where he works to support and connect young business leaders.
In conclusion, Harrison Barnes is a visionary legal industry leader committed to helping lawyers achieve their full potential. Through his work at BCG Attorney Search, writing, and community involvement, he empowers lawyers to take control of their careers, develop their skills continuously, and lead fulfilling and successful lives. His philosophy of being proactive, persistent, and disciplined, combined with his focus on personal and professional development, makes him a valuable resource for anyone looking to succeed in the legal profession.
About BCG Attorney Search
BCG Attorney Search matches attorneys and law firms with unparalleled expertise and drive, while achieving results. Known globally for its success in locating and placing attorneys in law firms of all sizes, BCG Attorney Search has placed thousands of attorneys in law firms in thousands of different law firms around the country. Unlike other legal placement firms, BCG Attorney Search brings massive resources of over 150 employees to its placement efforts locating positions and opportunities its competitors simply cannot. Every legal recruiter at BCG Attorney Search is a former successful attorney who attended a top law school, worked in top law firms and brought massive drive and commitment to their work. BCG Attorney Search legal recruiters take your legal career seriously and understand attorneys. For more information, please visit www.BCGSearch.com.
