Hertner, Block and Associates, Inc

Hertner, Block & Associates, Inc. recruits attorneys for Florida and National law firms and corporations. Law firms and corporations who engage our professional services require candidates with outstanding credentials and accomplishments. It has been our experience that the most important factors in evaluating candidates for associate, partner or in-house legal positions are as follows:

ASSOCIATE LEVEL:
· Law school attended
· Law school rank (top 20%) and activities (Law Review, Moot Court, etc.)
· Present firm (type and quality of clients)
· Candidate's mentor (training and quality of work)

PARTNER LEVEL:
· Portable book of business
· Quality of clients and type of business
· Past employment (quality of firm)
· Status of career

IN-HOUSE COUNSEL:
· Past experience - law firm or corporation
· Industry specialization
· Language capability
· Academics

GETTING STARTED - CANDIDATE EVALUATION
The first step in the placement process begins when a candidate submits a resume to our office. After carefully reviewing the resume of a qualified candidate, we advise the candidate of available opportunities. If appropriate, we refine the resume to more effectively highlight their background, experience and skills. As new positions are identified, we immediately contact the candidate and discuss the new situations with them. Our office will review the individual's desires, needs, concerns and background so we can be effective advocates on their behalf.

RESPONSE TO RESUMES
Unfortunately, our business is such that in order to effectively service our clients, we cannot respond to every candidate's resume unless they are qualified and meet the needs and requirements of our client firm or corporation. We will, however, keep all qualified candidate resumes on file and on our database and notify you should an opportunity arise for which your credentials satisfy the criteria of a law firm or corporation.

Pursuant to the code of ethics of the National Association of Legal Search Consultants (NALSC), HBAI will not submit a candidate's resume or disclose their identity to a firm or corporation without the candidate's prior permission.

PRESENTATION OF CANDIDATE
Upon receipt of the candidate's approval, we present the individual to the appropriate hiring authority in the firm or corporation, accentuating the candidate's accomplishments as they relate to the position. Thereafter, should the firm express an interest in the candidate, we assist in scheduling an interview.

INTERVIEW PREPARATION
As the interview date approaches, we provide the candidate with information about the firm including its culture, the nature of the position, responsibility and relevant partner or executive profile. We provide interviewing tips and techniques that have been useful in helping candidates present their qualifications most effectively. Following the interview, we act as a conduit evaluating feedback between the firm or corporation and the candidate.

OFFER NEGOTIATION
We assist in negotiating the terms of any offer including salary, bonus, incentive compensation, partnership track, benefits package, relocation reimbursement etc. We maintain detailed and current information about salaries and incentive packages offered by law firms and corporations. Should multiple offers be extended, we assist the candidate in evaluating each offer according to their career goals.