John Copland and Son, a small, traditional law firm deeply rooted in the Sheerness community since 1867, faced a business critical recruitment challenge. As a family-run business spanning six generations, the firm sought to expand its talent pool with a local candidate who could eventually be offered a training contract. Despite their rich history and strong community ties, their recruitment efforts through job boards and local advertising had been unsuccessful. The firm had invested considerable time and resources into sifting through applications, only to receive unsuitable candidates, often from too far away. Sam Bancroft, one of the firm’s key decision-makers, realised that their limited network was a barrier to finding the best talent, particularly in an environment where legal jobs are competitive, and local candidates can be hard to find.
Solution
To address the recruitment challenges they were facing, we provided them with a tailored recruitment agency solution. Leveraging our extensive network and specialised advertising portals, we swiftly identified several promising candidates for the role. Our team of specialist legal recruiters, conducted thorough interviews to ensure that only the most qualified candidates were presented to our client. By pre-screening candidates, we provided the firm with in-depth knowledge about each potential hire before they even met them, saving the firm valuable time and resources. Our approach not only expanded their reach but also ensured that they had access to a higher calibre of candidates than they had previously encountered.
Results
Our solution delivered a highly qualified candidate who exceeded the firm’s initial expectations. The selected individual had experience across property, private client, and litigation law, along with prior fee-earning experience. In just three months, this candidate has received exceptional feedback from all partners and is on a clear path to qualifying as a solicitor. As a result of this success, the senior partners at John Copland and Son have decided to cease their own recruitment efforts, opting instead to rely exclusively on our services for future hiring needs. While the firm’s recruitment volume might be relatively small, our solution's effectiveness has secured us as their exclusive recruitment partner moving forward.
Testimonial
"Gerrard White not only delivered a highly quality candidate for the role but provided a number of high quality candidates we would likely not have located without their efforts or otherwise would have spent significant management time sifting through applications to identify. Their specialist knowledge and experience in the legal recruitment market was evident throughout and their service from initial contact all the way to post-recruitment review was second to none. We highly recommend their services to others in the industry." Sam Bancroft, Partner - Solicitor
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