Over the last 20 years, Cardiff has gone through a massive transformation. It is now a great place to visit and an even better place to work. It’s projected to be the UK’s fastest growing city over the next 20 years. It is a young and talented city, primed for...
Overview The final quarter of 2016 saw a recruitment shift towards more paralegal-based roles. This paralegal recruitment drive was the result of a large pool of candidates across the Midlands looking to move between practice areas More Paralegals Than Solicitors One...
For some, this period of the year can be about winding down, tying up loose ends and preparing for the impending calories that await over the festive period. However, for a lot of legal professionals, it’s also a time to recalibrate and reevaluate where they...
Within the last two months, I’ve received far more vacancies from law firms residing outside of Birmingham city centre who are now offering highly-competitive employment packages. Becoming Competitive with Benefits Although city-based firms are continuing to...
The market has been very busy in the Midlands over the last quarter. The Legal Recruitment Update over the last quarter shows a real demand for conveyancing, PI, RTA and banking and finance professionals. There has been a high demand for paralegals within PI, RTA,...
I recently had a situation whereby a Fee Earner making a career move in Birmingham was counter-offered by their current Legal Practice. In this instance, my candidate was caught up in two minds. Do I stay with my current firm and take the ‘secure’ offer? Or do I go...
