Course Description
*Not available for credit in North Carolina
A law firm is only as strong as the team behind it. In this session, you’ll learn how to attract, hire, and retain top legal talent in a competitive market. We’ll cover proven recruitment techniques, effective onboarding strategies, and retention methods that foster loyalty and long-term success. Whether you’re looking to scale your practice or refine your hiring approach, this session will provide actionable insights to build a powerhouse legal team.
Principles
- Assessing Staffing Needs
- Smart Talent Acquisition Strategies
- Interviewing & Onboarding Essentials
- Retention That Drives Results
- Navigating Staffing Challenges
Syllabus
- Introduction & Overview
- Importance of strategic hiring in legal practice
- What attendees will take away from the session
- Assessing Your Firm’s Talent Needs
- How to identify skill gaps and align roles with firm goals
- Common hiring missteps and how to avoid them
- Talent Acquisition That Works
- How to position your firm to attract the right candidates
- Writing compelling job descriptions
- Where to find great legal talent (with tips for solo/small firms)
- Interviewing & Onboarding for Long-Term Success
- Interview techniques that uncover fit and potential
- Red flags to watch out for
- First 30/60/90-day onboarding checklist
- Retention Strategies that Stick
- How to keep great hires: development, feedback, flexibility
- Building culture and loyalty in hybrid/remote settings
- Preventing burnout and turnover
- Common Challenges
- Dealing with underperformance or early mis-hires
- When to let go—and how to do it professionally
