SEATTLE LEGAL JOBS

In most legal cities, it is common to work long hours and wear a suit to work every day. However, if you are interested in breaking into the Seattle legal market, you will see almost none of this. The atmosphere in this city is much more laid back than most, which draws many lawyers in. Seattle lawyers value a balanced lifestyle, and while they understand that work is important they attempt to have a life outside of the office as well. While this may seem to be a foreign concept to many first-year associates, it is indeed the case. This legal market is characterized by the influx of technology companies moving into the Pacific Northwest and Silicon Valley areas. The majority of these companies are run by young millennials who have different values than the generation that precedes them. This means that jeans and early nights are becoming the norm in many Seattle law firms.

Since the majority of businessmen and women enjoy becoming involved in community activities, Seattle truly offers something for everyone. The area is very tight knit as people participate in activities together all over the city. This active nightlife makes Seattle a desirable city for young professionals. Pair the city’s high quality of life with a smaller legal market, and you are left with high competition to obtain a vacancy in a law firm. As the legal sector is still in its growth phase it can be very challenging to break in. Seattle recruiters like to see that candidates have a personal connection to the area and understand its surrounding culture. While it may seem trivial, one of the reasons for this is that many outsiders are not prepared for the weather. Although the area is beautiful, the rain is also a part of the culture and many candidates do not realize that it will be such a prevalent part of day to day life.

When recruiting, firms are looking for candidates that will be there for the long-run. There is little turnover in the area as once people get settled in, they are pleased with where they are and do not feel compelled to leave. This can sometimes be challenging to find, but with LawMatch’s services you can be assured that your advertisements are being sent to the top schools in the area and are reaching candidates that are prepared to make a long-term commitment. We know what you are looking for in a legal candidate, and with fierce competition, it can be overwhelming to find that. LawMatch provides an easy to use web space to organize all the material needed during your hiring process.

If you are currently a job seeker and feel that Seattle is the right city for you, but have no strong ties to the area, LawMatch can provide you with an essential service. As previously mentioned, competition in the area is fierce, and without a network in the area it can be challenging to break in. However, LawMatch bridges this gap for you. We can assure that your resume is being sent directly to, and reviewed by, the hiring coordinators of the firms that utilize our services. If you are ready to make the commitment to Seattle, then begin your legal job search on LawMatch.com and jumpstart your career today.