WalkerSearchGroup is experiencing a dramatic increase in demand for its Paralegal and Legal Secretary Recruiting Services in the
Detroit Metro Area.

This increase in demand is tied to the increasing level of sophistication demanded by law firms and corporate clients.

Clients are now demanding that the organizations they use for paralegal and legal support staff placement, apply a much more sophisticated analysis and process to filling open positions.

No longer satisfied with the database/resume model - clients want someone who will take the time to learn their specific needs, their culture and the type of paralegal who would be successful in the position.

WalkerSearchGroup offers contract, contract-to-hire, and direct placement services and we operate under a modified executive search model for recruiting paralegals and legal secretaries, regardless of the type of placement requested.

We maintain close-working relationships with some of the most prominent law firms in the Detroit Metro Area and we assist mid-size firms, as well as small firms and sole practitioners. In addition, WalkerSearchGroup works with some of the largest in-house legal departments and corporations in Michigan.

As a WalkerSearchGroup client, you gain immediate access to, as well as ongoing, comprehensive evaluation of the flow of paralegal hiring activity in the SE Michigan legal market.

We successfully achieve our recruiting objectives with a six-step process.

1. Entrance Interview: Developing a thorough understanding of your organization

This involves meeting with key contact(s) in your organization to ascertain its mission, personality, and philosophy. Your organization's perceived strengths and weaknesses, and culture are discussed. Perceptions about the organization's attractiveness to potential paralegal candidates is crucial to developing a good hiring profile. Factors regarding the organization, which may aid or hinder recruitment, will be addressed. This initial assessment becomes the foundation for developing a strong partnership and effective ongoing working relationship between your organization and WalkerSearchGroup.


2. Hiring Profile: Develop a comprehensive understanding of the position

Personal and professional attributes for the position are established. A position profile is developed that includes a clear description of the hiring criteria, which will serve as a profile for the ideal paralegal candidate. This profile is prepared by WalkerSearchGroup from information provided by client personnel who have key relationships with the position to be filled. It is imperative that this position profile consist of realistic requirements and experience levels, because it is the standard against which future paralegal candidates are recruited and evaluated.

3. Search Strategy: Develop a search strategy aimed at identifying the most qualified candidates

WalkerSearchGroup's objective is to accumulate a strong pool of paralegal candidates. We will work with you to identify appropriate candidates. Once geographical preferences are established, we utilize various candidate solicitation methods, our Michigan Paralegal Database and contacts with appropriate professional associations. Since individuals with the desired qualities are not always actively looking to make a change, we always use a targeted recruiting approach.

4. Selection: Evaluating potential candidates

In identifying paralegal candidates, WalkerSearchGroup looks for individuals with established patterns of success and accomplishments. Once the paralegal candidate pool is established, the candidates are screened against a candidate-rating instrument, which is based on the job requirements. The most qualified paralegals are interviewed to ascertain a comprehensive understanding of their background and accomplishments, as well as their strengths and limitations. It is our policy to always conduct reference checks, ascertain degree verification on all finalists, and to conduct employment background investigations. The most qualified paralegal candidates are selected for presentation. We prepare a paralegal candidate profile, which details each candidate's background, experience, education and accomplishments. Additionally, reference summaries are provided.

5. Presentation: Final candidates

WalkerSearchGroup works closely with you and the final paralegal candidates to arrange personal interviews.  While the hiring decision always rests with the client, we maintain a very close relationship with both the paralegal candidate and the client during the evaluation period.


6. Follow-up: Candidate and client

After the Paralegal is hired, WalkerSearchGroup remains in close contact with you and monitors the progress of the paralegal to insure all parties are satisfied.


Call WalkerSearchGroup today for paralegal and legal administrative hiring support in SE Michigan!






WalkerSearchGroup operates under Equal Opportunity Employment and ADA guidelines in conducting paralegal search assignments.