by James Kapadia | May 5, 2022 | Recruitment
I recently spoke to a Trainee Solicitor, who is currently working within the London office of an American law firm. She’s enjoying her training there but is looking to relocate to Devon in the next few months. Talking to her about the expectations at her current firm,...
by James Kapadia | Feb 17, 2022 | Recruitment
For the first time in Exeter, a law firm has upped their newly-qualified salary level for Solicitors to £50K! This feels like a real milestone, as we see law firms in Exeter continuing their competitive salary increases, with the larger firms in the area working hard...
by James Kapadia | Aug 20, 2020 | Recruitment
Covid-19 has changed working life forever. There are a number of people I have spoken to who have changed their working mentality off the back of the pandemic. People are looking at ways to rebalance their working life and are trying to find ways to offer them more of...
by James Kapadia | Aug 13, 2020 | Recruitment
So, the legal recruitment market here in Devon is tough! There… I’ve said it!! Sure, there are a few select vacancies out there, but there is also still an air of cautiousness, where firms aren’t wholly committing to taking on new staff. However, speaking to a number...
by James Kapadia | Apr 6, 2020 | Recruitment
We’re now nearly 2 weeks into “lockdown” from Covid-19 in by far the strangest and most challenging time that I’ve experienced in my lifetime. However, I wanted to take some time to write about some of the positive and inspiring things that I’ve experienced over the...
by James Kapadia | Mar 30, 2020 | Recruitment
I’ve been a bit quieter on social media over the past two weeks, after the spread of Covid-19. Needless to say, it’s been a difficult and challenging time for everyone. The recruitment market has been hit hard and it has taken its heavy toll on my clients, candidates...