Direct-Hire Placement Defined
Direct-Hire Placement is when a lawyer introduced to a client by APL works for the client, and the client pays the APL Lawyer directly.

Aims and Objectives
APL works hard to ensure that the matches it makes between lawyers looking for work and its clients looking for lawyers rests firmly on a solid foundation of shared values, expectations, and work modes. We believe firmly in relationship marketing, and go to great lengths to understand the detailed needs of both client and candidate.

It is very difficult, and sometimes impossible, for lawyers working at full-time permanent positions to canvass the market for appropriate new positions. You come to us. Clients come to us. Then we come to you with the clients. You simply have to let us get to know you so we can "find the fit" for you. "Fit" in APL terms means far more than just compensation and legal tasks. We look at personality in a variety of important contexts such as client relations, co-worker relations, lifestyle expectations, and work habits. Such variables as work assignment, training and development, promotion, compensation, performance evaluation, internal and external interpersonal style, and lifestyle issues are all explored. Using APL’s rigorous analytical tools and asking many questions, APL consultants will come up with the best fit for all concerned.

Through the use of our recruitment services targeted specifically to client needs, and our years of experience, we will save you the time and expense of looking for that right "fit".

The Process

APL employs legal professionals who are also human resources specialists in order to provide you, the candidate, and the client with the best lawyer fit.  APL operates under a team approach. So you are assured of the fruits of co–ordinated efforts rather than of competition.

Stage One: When an order comes in a director manages it. A search is made of the APL database and of any Internet or paper advertising responses. If needed, some networking contacts are consulted.

Stage Two: Then the screening stage ensues when the candidate list is progressively refined – in consultation with the client on a names basis – by detailed telephone and in–person interviews to flesh out the specific factors required by the client and matched by the candidates' attributes. No resumes are forwarded without your express authorization.

Stage Three: After APL's interviewing and screening procedures, APL will set up an interview solely between the candidate and client at a time that is mutually convenient. We expect our candidates to do their research on our clients, be prepared for the interview, and attend the interview. We also provide our candidates with a preparatory phone call before the interview. We encourage our candidates to ask our clients questions at the interview and do as much "due diligence" as they can.

Stage Four: Once a client chooses a candidate, the chosen candidate will be contacted by APL immediately. Those candidates that are not selected by the clients will also be contacted. The terms of employment are negotiated and finalized between the client and the candidate.

Confidentiality
The utmost confidentiality is assured to all individuals and organizations dealing with APL. Before we send your resume or identify you in any way to the client, we first obtain your express authorization to do so, after providing you with an explanation of the position details. In addition, all communication to you is carried out with the utmost discretion.

Payment
The client and the APL Lawyer will decide upon the APL Lawyer’s reasonable compensation to be paid for the first year. However, prior to sending any APL Lawyers to an interview for a direct hire position APL will determine a reasonable salary range and communicate such to the APL Lawyer.