How can law firms make sure they consistently fill their posts with the right candidate? By making more effective use of their HR departments. Sophie Evans reports on a Legal Week roundtable discussion
“Why are we here?” asks Dan Wilkins, director and head of London law firm recruitment at Hays Legal – a valid question, given the time (8.30am) and the bleary eyes around the table. Testament to law firms’ appetites to hire and keep the best people, human resources (HR) managers recently met up to discuss recruiting and retaining assistants at top City law firms.
