Employer Services
Employer Services: Find Top Legal Talent
Let Aspen Careers Help You Build Your Winning Legal Team
- Find skilled lawyers, attorneys, paralegals, legal assistants, and more.
- Let our expert legal recruiters find the best candidates for your law firm.
- Quickly add new talent to your team with help from our expert recruiters.
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Candidate Search Process
Aspen Careers understands that every law firm has unique hiring needs and budgets. That’s why we offer three distinct search options to connect you with top legal talent: Contingent Search, Engaged Search, and Retained Search. Each option provides a different level of service and commitment, allowing you to choose the best fit for your firm.
Contingent Search
- How it works: You only pay a fee if we successfully place a candidate with your firm. We work diligently to identify qualified candidates and present them to you.
- Best for: Firms with less urgent hiring needs, a flexible timeline, and a willingness to consider a broader range of candidates. It’s also suitable for positions that are less specialized or in high-demand areas.
- Considerations: Since it’s contingent on a successful placement, we may be working on similar searches for other firms. Other law firms may opt for a higher level of service from us, allowing them to have the right of first refusal.
Engaged Search
- How it works: This option involves a small deposit upfront, which secures our dedicated attention and enhanced services. In addition to candidate sourcing and presentation, you’ll receive regular weekly status reports, providing transparency and keeping you informed throughout the search process.
- Best for: Firms with a more pressing need to fill a position, who appreciate regular communication and a more dedicated search effort. It’s a good middle ground between contingent and retained search.
- Considerations: Requires a small upfront investment that will provide you with additional services from Aspen Careers.
Retained Search
- How it works: This is our most comprehensive and dedicated search option. You pay a retainer fee upfront, which guarantees our exclusive focus on your search. We dedicate significant resources to identifying and securing top talent, regardless of whether you ultimately hire a candidate we present or someone else. You get the right of first refusal in candidate searches and we commit to contacting an expanded number of candidates.
- Best for: Firms seeking to fill critical roles where confidentiality and a highly targeted search are essential. This option provides the most dedicated and thorough search process.
- Considerations: Highest upfront investment that provides you with one-on-one communication from our expert recruiters on a regular basis.
Choosing the Right Option
The best search option for your firm depends on several factors, including:
- Urgency of the need: How quickly do you need to fill the position?
- Specificity of the role: How specialized are the required skills and experience?
- Budget: What is your budget for recruiting?
- Level of service required: How much support and communication do you need from your recruiting partner?
Our team at Aspen Careers is ready to discuss your specific needs and recommend the best search option for your firm. We’re committed to helping you find the ideal legal talent to achieve your business objectives.
Hiring Options Offered Through Aspen Careers
We offer multiple hiring options, including direct hire, evaluation hire, and contract staffing. You can choose the method that best suits your company’s goals.
Direct Hire
Aspen Careers streamlines the direct hire process for law firms, saving you valuable time and resources. We handle the entire recruitment lifecycle, from initial consultation to offer negotiation, allowing you to focus on your practice.
Our extensive network of legal professionals and deep understanding of the market ensures access to top-tier candidates. We tailor our approach to your specific needs, identifying individuals who not only possess the required skills and experience but also align with your firm’s culture.
With our efficient and discreet process, Aspen Careers connects you with exceptional talent, helping you build a high-performing legal team.
Evaluation Hire*
Hire qualified candidates when time is of the essence. This streamlined approach is ideal for urgent staffing needs, future-dated positions (budget year planning), and proactive talent acquisition during hiring freezes. Secure top talent now, even if onboarding must wait. Don’t lose exceptional candidates due to time constraints or budgetary cycles.
*Evaluation hire employees are directly compensated and employed by Aspen Careers.
Contract Staffing*
Aspen Careers provides qualified and dependable professionals for assignments of any length—from a single day to extended contracts. We quickly and affordably staff your projects, document reviews, and leaves of absence. Whether you’ve landed a large case, require specialized document review expertise, or need to cover a temporary absence, Aspen delivers the right talent, right now. Count on us for efficient, cost-effective contract staffing solutions.
*Contract employees are directly compensated and employed by Aspen Careers.
Let Aspen Careers Find the Right Candidate
for Your Law Firm
Finding the perfect legal talent starts with understanding your needs. At Aspen Careers, our experts delve into your specific requirements, ensuring we identify candidates who not only possess the necessary skills but also align with your firm’s culture. We then present you with a carefully curated selection of highly qualified professionals, empowering you to choose the ideal fit for your open position.
Contact Aspen Careers today and discover the difference expert legal recruiting makes.
Direct Hire
Our customizable hiring solutions are designed to give your company the option that best fits your hiring goals.
Contingent – This is a risk-free option as there is no cost to you unless one of Aspen’s candidates is hired by your company.
Engaged – This is a low–risk option that combines the power of a retained search with the flexibility of a contingency search. Because this is a partnering agreement, there are mutual commitments made by both the employer and Aspen Careers. An engaged search offers a reduced fee and an advanced guarantee.
Retained – Designed to provide employers with a team of dedicated recruiters working to attract mid or senior-level passive candidates many times in a fully confidential fashion.
Still not sure which option is best for your company? Maybe this feature and benefit comparison will help:
Evaluation Hire*
Get to know an individual and then decide to hire them. This is a great option for the following situations:
- Immediate need / no time to interview
- Waiting for a new budget year to add a position
- Don’t want to lose a great candidate during a hiring freeze
Contract Staffing*
Count on Aspen to find qualified contract employees whether you’re looking for staff for a day, a week, or longer. We are experienced in finding capable and dependable staff quickly and affordably. This is a great option for the following situations:
- Your company has taken on a large project,
- There is a need for document review work to be completed
- An employee has taken a leave of absence
*Please note – Evaluation hire and contract employees are directly compensated and employed by Aspen Careers.