Latitude Legal

The use of flexible legal talent is a growing trend, enabling law firms to scale their teams according to their needs. Adding peer-level interim attorneys can help your law firm swiftly respond to fluctuating workloads and project demands. From tackling a surge in workload to minimizing team disruption, flexible talent can help your firm stay agile and efficient. Dive into more examples of how law firms are leveraging flexible legal talent ➡ https://lnkd.in/gtuWx8yY #LawFirms #FlexibleLegalTalent #EfficiencyInLaw

The work landscape has evolved dramatically, with remote and hybrid work arrangements becoming a common feature of modern employment. 🏢🏡 Latitude's Q1 2024 trends analysis provides valuable insight into these hiring behaviors for legal departments and law firms. Here’s what we found: 🔍 Hybrid work is increasingly popular, with 60% of Latitude’s permanent requests in Q1 featuring a hybrid schedule. 🔍 Demand for fully remote and fully in-office roles remains robust, catering to diverse preferences and varying needs. 🔍 For interim and fractional attorney engagements, remote work is highly favored. Approximately 90% of our clients are open to remote arrangements for interim or fractional roles. For a deeper dive into these trends, read more: https://lnkd.in/gHK5XpWr #LegalIndustry #LegalTrends #RemoteWork #HybridWork #FlexibleLegalTalent

We are immensely proud to share that Latitude has been ranked on Chambers and Partners’ list of global-wide flexible legal staffing providers for a second consecutive year! 🌟🌎 Chambers recognizes the best law firms, attorneys, and legal services providers globally. Their flexible legal staffing rankings are determined through meticulous research into the services provided to corporate legal departments and law firms, including direct conversations with clients about the quality of services delivered. We are honored to be recognized again by Chambers and know that it would not be possible without the outstanding dedication of our client services and recruiting teams, as well as the talented attorneys and other legal professionals who work on assignment with our clients every day. We also extend a big thank you to our clients who participated in the research process. We are so grateful for your feedback and trust. Read more ➡ https://lnkd.in/gaGHczE3 #FlexibleLegalTalent #ChambersandPartners #Gratitude

We’re thrilled to announce the opening of Latitude’s new office in Seattle, Washington! Joining us as the leader and founding partner of the new office is Susan Seah. Susan previously served as a co-founding partner at CounselGS - where she acted as outside General Counsel and Head of Legal for multiple technology companies - as a member of the board of directors for Leading Women in Technology, and as a corporate attorney at global law firm Jenner & Block. She is also the founder and current CEO of The Koa Club, a global community of bold women who seek inspired empowerment and powerful connections in their professional and personal lives. Read more about Susan and Latitude’s Seattle office here ➡ https://lnkd.in/gPTqGNgh #LawFirms #InHouseCounsel #LegalIndustry #FlexibleLegalTalent

Struggling to find time to review applications and vet candidates for your open role? Our team saves you precious time by presenting only the most qualified candidates, allowing you to stay focused on your core priorities. Every member of our client services and legal recruiting teams has practiced law, so we understand firsthand the high expectations, exacting requirements, and limited time legal leaders face. Trust us to brainstorm solutions and recommend candidates suited to your needs, team, and culture. We handle the heavy lifting so you can focus on running your business. Learn more about how we can help: https://lnkd.in/gTErPyT2 #LegalTalentPartner #LawFirm #InHouseCounsel #FlexibleLegalTalent

As a flexible legal talent company, Latitude is in a unique position to observe emerging talent market patterns. Our recent Q1 2024 trends report revealed a slight dip in demand for flexible data privacy and security engagement attorneys compared to Q1 2023. However, anecdotal evidence suggests the ongoing importance of expertise in data privacy and security within corporate organizations. Looking at our quantitative data together with qualitative insights suggests to us that demand for data privacy and security attorneys remains strong, though the strategies organizations use to meet these talent needs are evolving. Curious about what’s driving these changes? We explore possible factors in our blog. Read more: https://lnkd.in/g96RNuaA #LegalTrends #DataPrivacy #InHouseCounsel

Thrilled to share this glowing review from one of our clients! 🙌 At Latitude, we take pride in our ability to provide companies with top-tier legal talent 💼 to tackle their most challenging projects. As this client notes, our attorneys bring high-value and sophistication to every engagement. We're honored to be seen as a valued partner. 🤝 https://latitudelegal.com/ #FlexibleLegalTalent #LawFirmAttorneys #InHouseCounsel

A legal team's well-being is crucial for optimizing performance and delivering the best outcomes for the organization. But when increased workloads and budget constraints collide, what is a GC to do? Here are 4 powerful strategies to cultivate balanced, motivated legal teams as shared with us by three senior legal executives: 1. Practice intentional leadership and adopt modern communication tools 💻 2. Bear witness to challenges and actively recognize individual efforts 👀 3. Empower the team to prioritize high-impact, rewarding tasks 🎯 4. Openly discuss the benefits of time off and support healthy boundaries 🌴 For more advice on building resilient, high-performing legal departments that thrive, check out the full article. https://lnkd.in/gyAUhSbv #WellBeingWeekInLaw #AttorneyWellBeing #FlexibleLegalTalent #InHouseCounsel

Curious about the latest shifts and patterns in the legal talent market? In our latest blog post, Latitude Partner Logan Ide examines Latitude’s data from Q1 2024. From demand trends to compensation insights, here’s what caught our attention: 🔎 While demand for commercial contracts work at legal departments remains high, there has been a reduction in demand for data security and privacy engagements. 🏢 🔎 Among law firms, we saw a notable uptick in demand for contract litigators – including those at a counsel or partner level. ⚖ 🔎 Higher demand for permanent placements at small to midsized firms vs. large firms. 💼 🔎 Predictions about trends we forecast, including full time vs. fractional engagements, the flow of work to smaller firms, and the impact of AI. 📈 Continue reading for more insights: https://lnkd.in/gY_h_kjz #FlexibleLegalTalent #IndustryInsights #InHouseCounsel #LawFirm

An Am Law 100 firm experienced a surge of client lawsuits and needed immediate help from seasoned litigation attorneys to work up cases throughout the litigation lifecycle – from initial pleadings to trial prep. 😰 Latitude provided over 20 proven litigators who immediately stepped in to support lead counsel in several areas, including assisting with pleadings, written discovery, dispositive motion practice, conducting depositions, and drafting motions in limine. 🔎 This all-hands-on-deck support allowed the firm to effectively manage the surge in workload and deliver excellent results for their clients. 🏆 We help law firms quickly add experienced attorneys during surge periods, special projects, secondments, and leaves of absence. Reach out and speak with one of our partners to get started. https://latitudelegal.com/ #FlexibleLegalTalent #LawFirmAttorneys #LitigationAttorneys