Case Studies
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Client SituationA hedge fund company located in San Francisco came to Landmark looking for a full-time corporate paralegal with a finance background and a minimum of four years of equity and debt financing experience. The position required someone poised enough to interface with outside counsel as well as insurer and debtor finance companies on a regular basis. And, because the client's workforce is fairly small, finding a person who could seamlessly integrate with their existing team was a very high priority.
Landmark SolutionIt is not uncommon for Landmark recruiters to work with candidates year after year, which gives them an in-depth understanding of specific skill sets and career goals. In this instance, a candidate interested in moving to a corporate environment had recently contacted a recruiter in our San Jose office. The candidate also had the temperament and professional background that would complement and enhance the client's team. Working closely with the recruiter in San Francisco who was the customer service representative for the hedge fund, the client was matched with a stellar team member and the candidate was able to make the career move she was hoping for, creating a win-win for both parties. This is an example of the team work Landmark offers to ensure clients and candidates always get the best service possible.
Client Situation
A world-renowned, Fortune 100 internet company based in San Jose traditionally relied on their internal resources to recruit legal talent. But their search for a permanent corporate paralegal proved to be very difficult because of the specific skill sets the position required. In addition to possessing stellar paralegal skills, the candidate would need to interface with the company's board and general counsel on a regular basis as well as work comfortably within its open, friendly culture. After searching for more than two months the client broke with tradition and handed their search over to Landmark.
Landmark SolutionOne distinct advantage of working with Landmark is that its recruiters have previously worked as attorneys, paralegals or administrators. This allows them to go far beyond traditional candidate search methodologies and leverage their personal connections to the Bay Area's legal community. By reaching out to that network, Landmark's recruiter was able to immediately locate a candidate who met all the client's requirements across the board. The candidate was hired virtually on the spot and has been a valuable part of the client's team.