Miller Grace – Legal Recruitment

Legal Professionals now have the power to select from multiple offers and negotiate attractive benefits packages. Employers are recognising the need to provide competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional development in order to attract and retain top talent.

As we enter 2024, this trend is expected to continue, presenting job seekers with even more favourable conditions. Candidates can expect more flexibility, remote work options, and personalised career development plans.

Tips for Job Seekers

If you’re considering making a move in this dynamic job market, here are some tips:

1. Make use of Your Network: Making use of your professional network can be crucial when searching for a new role, however If your network is limited or you don’t want to feel the pressure negotiating with your own contacts, using an external recruiters network is an excellent opportunity. Miller Grace has over 20 years in the legal industry and have networks across the Legal Market with excellent working relationships for you to tap into.
2. Skill Enhancement: Invest in acquiring new skills or certifications to stay competitive in your field, whether that be external qualifications or look to see what relevant courses your firm can offer. If you would like some input into what looks good on your CV and what can enhance your chances of interviews, we are here to help.
3. Research and Due Diligence: Thoroughly research potential employers to ensure they align with your values and long-term career goals to make sure if it is the right fit. If you are unsure whether a firm is suitable, it would always be worth speaking to a recruiter, we have an inside into how many firms operate and what they are really like. 
4. Negotiate Effectively: Be prepared to negotiate not only your salary but also benefits, work-life balance, and hybrid/remote working. Negotiating with firms is an excellent way to make sure you get the best deal possible, but can be tricky to do without settling or pushing too hard. Using a recruiter for your negotiations will streamline the process and takes a significant amount of stress away.
5. Using Recruitment Professionals: Making use of recruitment professionals can provide a significant advantage to job seekers. Miller Grace have in depth market knowledge and can tailor a search to best suit needs and wants of a candidate.  We can offer inside track on firms and will often know firms are looking long before they advertise a role.  If you are looking for more information about your next move please contact us on 0161 6765225.

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