A poor hiring decision can cost your firm time, money, and productivity. Hiring a Temp-to-Hire Legal Assistant is a smart way to build a stronger legal team without the upfront commitment. This flexible staffing model lets you evaluate a candidate’s skills, work ethic, and cultural fit before extending a permanent offer. Learn how this flexible staffing solution can confidently help your firm secure top legal talent.
Reduced Hiring Costs
Working with a legal staffing agency can reduce hiring costs. An agency that specializes in temp-to-hire positions has an established screening process. This makes them more effective in attracting and screening potential hires for the position.
Evaluate Performance in Real-World Situations
By having a legal assistant work on a temp-to-hire basis, you can evaluate their knowledge and skills in a real-world setting. While having a thorough interview process is helpful, it can’t fully assess someone. By having them start in a temporary capacity, you can see how they apply their knowledge and skills to the position. Establish set evaluation checkpoints where you can check in with the hire. That way, you can adjust their role as necessary to suit their skills. Perhaps they are more skilled than you initially realized and can utilize them better in a different or expanded role. Alternatively, you can part ways with a legal assistant who doesn’t fulfill your needs at the end of a temporary contract.
Cultural Fit Assessment
Company culture is a focal point for modern businesses and professionals. A legal assistant will significantly impact company culture because they work with so many people throughout the office. Someone who easily integrates into the current culture will be a strong candidate for a permanent offer. You can evaluate them on their ability to communicate and collaborate. You can also observe their demeanor on a daily basis.
Access to a Wider Talent Pool
A staffing agency has a vast network of legal assistants. This deep talent pool can give you access to professionals who may not be actively looking for new employment but would still be interested in your position. A wider talent pool allows you to find the perfect fit for the position. In addition, they have already been vetted by the staffing agency, making the talent pool of higher quality.
Potential for Quick Transition to Permanent Role
Hiring a temp-to-hire legal assistant makes transitioning them into a permanent role easier. If both parties are happy with the employment arrangement, then it is a matter of paperwork to transition them into a permanent role. This quick transition makes for more agile operations management.
Hire a Temp-to-Hire Legal Assistant
When you hire a Temp-to-Hire Legal Assistant, you gain the ability to assess performance and cultural fit before making a permanent decision. By evaluating performance in real-world situations, you can confidently choose the best candidate for your firm. With BOS Staffing’s expertise and vast talent network, you’ll be able to find the perfect legal assistant for your firm without the stress.
Contact BOS Staffing now to find your ideal legal assistant and make your hiring process smoother and more efficient.
