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Here are the answers to our most frequently asked questions. If you have a question that's not covered in this section, click here and email it to us.
Q: Why is a professional placement company like Ad Hoc such an important asset for my job search?
A: At Ad Hoc, we know how difficult it can be to find employment that is a “fit.” The size and volume of the legal market makes it difficult to know which employers will match your skills, credentials, and personality. Ad Hoc takes the frustration of finding an employment match out of the process. Ad Hoc’s placement experts will match your credentials and skills with the needs of one of our clients. We take the time to learn about you and will only place you in positions for which you are qualified. The end result is a job search that is less frustrating and stressful and culminates with employment that is rewarding for both you and your employer.
Q: What should I look for in a legal placement company?
A: Not all legal placement companies are created equal. It's important that you choose a placement firm with a reputation for service, confidentiality, and professionalism combined with broad knowledge of the legal market. Ad Hoc is known in the legal community as a company that places the highest priority on service and professionalism.
Ad Hoc’s commitment to service means that we understand the need for confidentiality in your job search. We will handle your search with the utmost confidentiality—and always inform you before we submit your resume to a client.
Ad Hoc ensures that our placement professionals have extensive knowledge of the legal market by hiring only attorneys, paralegals, and legal secretaries with significant practice experience to recruit, interview, qualify, and assign you during your job search.
Q: What should I expect from Ad Hoc?
A: You can expect Ad Hoc to precisely match your skills, credentials, interests, and career goals with the needs of one of our clients…the top law firms and corporations in the country. Our placement professionals are all attorneys, paralegals, and legal secretaries with extensive practical experience. They have succeeded in their legal careers, and know how to find you the job you're seeking. Our placement teams work with an advanced proprietary management information system, reducing the amount of time needed to maintain a candidate repository and increasing the amount of time to spend with you. That gives us the time to focus on your needs, skills, and qualifications to ensure the best fit possible between you and our clients.
Q: Does Ad Hoc operate under the guidance of any recruiting industry standards?
A: Yes. Ad Hoc subscribes to the standards published by the National Association of Legal Search Consultants (NALSC). In every full-time search we undertake, we follow a code of minimal obligations owed to each candidate. For a complete listing of the NALSC ethical considerations we’ve adopted, click the following link: http://www.nalsc.org/about/ethics.cfm
Q: How do I control where Ad Hoc sends my resume?
A: Only with your prior approval will Ad Hoc will present your credentials to clients who are seeking professionals with your educational qualifications and experience. We understand that confidentiality is very important in your job search; our placement professionals will never broadcast your resume to our clients. You have complete control over where, when, and to whom your resume is sent.
Q: How confidential is my search and the information I give my placement professional at Ad Hoc?
A: All information you supply in confidence to your recruiter at Ad Hoc will remain confidential, subject to our duties to our clients. The fact that you as a candidate are “on the market” will be disclosed only to clients whom you have expressly authorized us to contact. When we contact other clients to gauge potential interest in seeing your resume, we do not disclose your name or current employer. If the client indicates a genuine interest in reviewing your credentials, we will contact you to gain your permission to present your resume.
Q: Will my resume be considered for placement only by the Ad Hoc office to which it is submitted?
A: No. Ad Hoc’s offices share a centralized database containing resumes that are considered for positions throughout the world, regardless of the location of the recruiter you work with. Many of our clients are Fortune 500 companies with multiples offices and locations. Mention your relocations preferences to your Ad Hoc recruiter and we will ensure that you are considered for available positions at all your desired locations.
Q: What are the advantages of working on a temporary basis in the legal field?
A: Legal professionals who work on a temporary basis enjoy exposure to some of the top employers in the market, while maintaining certain flexibility in scheduling that allows for a more beneficial work-life balance. Working on a temporary basis has the advantage of allowing legal professionals to hone their skills in a variety of cases and circumstances, as well as explore new areas of where they may not have a great deal of experience. Temporary employment also allows for the opportunity to experience an employer’s culture during a search for full-time employment—the temporary period may serve as a mutual audition, where both the prospective employee and prospective employer get the chance to see how well each meets the other’s needs.
Q: If I work as a temporary professional, does that prevent me from gaining a full-time position?
A: Not at all! In fact, many of Ad Hoc’s clients use temporary positions as an extended interview for full-time employment. Temporary work arrangements allow a prospective employer to find an employee that truly fits its needs. Further, temporary assignments give you the opportunity to “test” out a variety of different office environments during your search for a full-time job — you are able to make more informed decisions after experiencing the culture and type of work in different offices.
Q: What benefits might I be eligible for as a temporary employee of Ad Hoc?
A: Ad Hoc values the relationship it shares with the attorneys, paralegals and secretaries it represents. In one of the most revolutionary moves in our industry, we treat our temporary professionals as statutory employees, rather than independent contractors. And, as a part of a heightened level of service, Ad Hoc offers its employees competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits which holiday pay, vacation, direct deposit, referral bonuses, and access to medical insurance. Our complete package can be viewed in the “Temp Benefits” section of this site.
Q: How much will it cost for me to work with Ad Hoc?
A: Not a dime! There is no charge to any candidate who works with Ad Hoc. Our fees are paid by the law firms and corporations with whom we place qualified legal professionals.
Q: How do I register with Ad Hoc?
A: You can register with Ad Hoc through this website. Simply click on the “Submit Resume” tab within this section of the web site and follow the easy instructions for posting your resume. Once we receive your resume, we will respond immediately to confirm its receipt in our office. Within one or two business days – most often within only hours -- one of our placement professionals will contact you regarding your job search. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us by e-mail at resume@ahlr.com or by telephone toll free at (800) 867-8557.
