MLA is the best in the business, and I knew I wanted to become a recruiter to utilize my soft skills to help lawyers make the right choices for their careers. What better place to develop as a recruiter than MLA.
Helping associates find the right fit for their careers.
The amount of work that goes into placing attorneys with the right firm (it is not an easy job, but it’s rewarding).
Advocate and career counselor
My first placement back in 2020 was a value-add for both the associate and the client. The associate specialized in the firm’s preferred practice and joined a team that was highly attuned to teambuilding and mentorship—both parties came away with a win.
Understand that there is a learning curve, as with any career pivot. That being said, one of the most important attributes of a good recruiter is your soft (people) skills, so make sure those are well polished.
Healthcare (nurse or doctor)
Traveling to South America (the last inhabited continent I have yet to visit).
