As Legal Recruiters, we often get asked by our clients: “how can we improve our chances of securing the best candidates?” There are a number of considerations but not all are within immediate reach, such as, increasing salaries and radically improving company benefits. Therefore, we would urge hiring managers to consider step number one: The…

WHY CONSIDER LOCUM WORK? We know you are already sold on the flexibility locum work offers you, and everyone has different reasons why a locum contract is preferable to taking on a permanent role. At Birchrose Associates, our specialist Locum Team has over 30 years’ combined experience. We work with a significant number of solicitors, legal executives,…

Personal Career Advice:     You will have a dedicated Consultant who will provide you with personal career advice and they will proactively work on your behalf to ensure you are kept in regular locum contracts where possible – they will become your go-to contact. We are here to support you in whatever aspect of the recruitment process you may require,…

With popularity of the newly established Solicitors Qualifying Exams (SQE) rising, the number of soon-to-be solicitors completing the Legal Practice Course (LPC) is expected to gradually decline. Yes, the LPC is anticipated to remain a viable route for several years, but what does this prominent change mean for future solicitors and the law firms looking…

Why holiday cover is so important for firms and their employees   The pandemic has highlighted the growing importance of wellbeing in the workplace, with firms investing in their employees’ health and wellbeing more so than ever before.   With holiday season upon us, we have experienced a record number of firms coming to us for…

The pros and cons of a counteroffer in today’s market Receiving a counteroffer is now more common than ever before and it seems law firms will do their utmost to retain good employees. This is especially true of practice areas where talent is in short supply. However, in today’s candidate-driven market, does a counteroffer still hold the…