Los Angeles is home to more than just movie stars, in fact the city boasts the third largest legal market in the United States. Only trailing behind New York City and Washington D.C., Los Angeles’ legal market is still heating up. With litigation controlling approximately 30% of the market, firms are continuously seeking new talent to give their firm a competitive edge. While it may seem like a no-brainer to recruit from the highly-ranked law schools on the West Coast, L.A. attorneys defy the norm by seeking attorneys from across the country to fill their legal vacancies. One trend to make note of is they tend to pay special attention to schools along the East Coast when recruiting.

Los Angeles firms do not specifically need candidates to have strong ties to the area. Instead, they value where you come from. Since Los Angeles has such a large legal market, they are familiar with law practices across the country. These recruiters know the culture of all the big legal cities which tells them who they can trust, who will be a hard worker, and who will be worth their time. One aspect of a candidate that L.A. hiring managers look for is loyalty. The recruiters do not want candidates who are ‘firm hoppers’. They want an associate who will stay loyal to their firm, and who is not afraid to put in hours for them.

Although these California firms recruit from the East Coast, the culture could not be more different than that of its counterparts. Los Angeles companies appreciate a candidate who may not have followed the norm in their career. For example, they do not view it as a disadvantage if an attorney took a few years off to travel or pursue a personal goal. In fact, they view it as a strength because that time off can create a better and more passionate attorney.

If you feel that the qualities described above fit you, then the Los Angeles law market might be the place for you. Do not assume that since California has a laid-back culture, your law firm will as well. Los Angeles lawyers are known to work just as hard as Boston or Chicago attorneys do. LawMatch currently has jobs posted for vacancies in the Los Angeles areas, so if you are ready to make the leap, search on LawMatch today.

Our services reach attorneys of every age, background, and experience level, which is why our clients trust that we will be able to find the right match for their firm. We understand the culture of the area which allows us to reach out to the right schools that fit the criteria that firms require. In the past, LawMatch has been extremely helpful in assisting firms through their hiring process. As our company grows, we become even more successful in getting you the proper attorneys to help you build your firm. Sign up for LawMatch today to steer your hiring process in the right direction, for we will be with you every step of the way until you find the attorneys that will line up with your firm’s culture and values.