Attorney Search & Law Firms Question
How will working with the AMERICAN CONSULTING COMPANY help me?
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We appreciate the importance of locating opportunities that are compatible with your interests, specialized expertise, and goals. Our Firm maintains a carefully cultivated network of professional, business and personal contacts that provides us the insight to competently advise you on how to make the most of your career options. Throughout your search, you will receive individualized attention from one of our experienced recruiters. As part of our service, we offer insight regarding resume preparation, assist you in refining interviewing techniques, provide essential background information on the employer(s) and position(s) of interest, help in evaluating employment offers, and provide advice on realistic compensation levels and entering status issues.
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What makes AMERICAN CONSULTING COMPANY different from other attorney search firms?
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Building strong personal relationships with the attorneys and clients with which we work and maintaining the highest standards of integrity are the hallmarks of AMERICAN CONSULTING COMPANY' dedication to the advancement of our attorney candidates' and clients' interests.
It is a testament to the strength of the relationships we develop that the majority of new attorney candidates we place are referred through previously placed candidates with whom we have worked. Similarly, many of AMERICAN CONSULTING COMPANY' new client relationships (law firm and non-firm) are an outgrowth of an endorsement by a former attorney candidate now affiliated with a new employer. It is also common for a law firm client to endorse AMERICAN CONSULTING COMPANY to one of its corporate clients in connection with that company's search needs.
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Do I need to sign an exclusivity contract in order to work with AMERICAN CONSULTING COMPANY?
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No. We encourage our candidates to explore every option when making a career transition. In fact, there are times when we recommend that our candidates contact other recruiting firms to fulfill their needs. Most of our candidates choose to use our services exclusively, however, because they recognize that we have a solid record of success in attorney placements and have an established, extensive and diverse client base.
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Will my contact with your firm be kept confidential?
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Absolutely. We never share an attorney candidate's information with any of our clients unless we have explicit prior authorization from the attorney. Our highest priorities in serving you are discretion and honesty.
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Why are the names of AMERICAN CONSULTING COMPANY clients not listed under the representative clients section of your website?
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Just as we strive to ensure the confidentiality of our contacts with attorneys with whom we work, we also safeguard the identity of our clients in order to shield them from uninvited inquiries. Once we have determined that you are a viable candidate for an available position, we happily will disclose our client's identity.
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How do I submit my resumé for a position posted on the AMERICAN CONSULTING COMPANY website?
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E-mail is the preferred method of submission. You may also mail or fax us a copy of your materials for review. However, please be aware that, due to the volume of resumes we receive, we only are able to respond to those candidates whose qualifications directly match the current needs of our clients.
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Can AMERICAN CONSULTING COMPANY help me if I am a recent graduate?
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Our clients generally seek established attorneys with a minimum of one year of post-bar admission legal practice experience. Entry-level associates are hired directly through their law school recruiting programs. Recent law school graduates can often achieve employment success by contacting their law school career office, law school alumni, researching opportunities on the internet, networking, reading trade publications, and contacting their local bar association.
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Can AMERICAN CONSULTING COMPANY help me if I am a legal support professional or looking for a contract attorney position?
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Our firm specializes in permanent attorney search placement. We do not assist in the recruitment of contract attorneys, paralegals or other legal professionals.
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Does AMERICAN CONSULTING COMPANY charge a fee for its recruiting services?
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For attorney candidates: AMERICAN CONSULTING COMPANY's fees are paid entirely by the hiring organization upon the successful completion of an assignment. Lawyers incur no obligation to AMERICAN CONSULTING COMPANY for career planning consultation or for direct assistance in employment searches.
For employer clients: AMERICAN CONSULTING COMPANY accepts both contingency assignments and retained searches. Fees reflect the standard of service provided and are competitive with other firms offering attorney recruiting counseling. Specific fees typically are established in letter agreements at the outset of a relationship or assignment.