Author: Pathway Legal Recruitment

By Pathway – Specialists in Legal Recruitment The legal profession has always been known for its structure, tradition and long hours in the office. Yet over the past few years, one of the biggest shifts in the sector has been…

At Pathway, we often have open conversations with both clients and candidates about salary and one of the most common questions that comes up is: “What are they currently on?” It’s understandable that clients want to benchmark salaries and make…

Across Northern Ireland, law firms are busier than ever, and there is a clear shortage of skilled legal secretaries. At Pathway, we see first hand how critical these roles are to the smooth running of a practice. Legal secretaries provide essential…

In recruitment, I often hear stories that make me stop and think about career choices. Recently, a candidate told me about colleagues in her firm who had joined as teenagers and had stayed in the same role for decades, never…

Every summer, a new wave of law graduates in Northern Ireland asks the same question: “What do I do next?” For many, the goal is clear: to become a solicitor. The next logical step is applying to the Institute of…

At Pathway, we have a deep appreciation for legal secretaries. In fact, I will say it openly, I love recruiting them. They are the essential team members of the legal world, and for Pathway they are the very backbone of what…

Your CV is often the first impression a law firm gets of you and in a competitive legal market, it needs to work hard on your behalf. Whether you're a law graduate, legal secretary, paralegal, or solicitor, a well-written CV…

You’ve done the hard work: updated your CV, applied for the right role, and secured an interview. Now what? For many legal professionals, the interview is the most nerve wracking part of the process but with the right preparation and…

As we launch our services, we’re excited to share our perspective on the evolving legal market and how we can support firms and legal professionals in reaching their goals. The Northern Ireland Legal market: A Snapshot The legal market in…

In today’s legal market, people don’t leave roles just for more money.Whether it’s legal secretaries, paralegals, solicitors or legal bookkeepers, the reasons behind a move are usually deeper.“I feel undervalued.”“I’ve taken on more and more, but nothing ever changes.”“I’m not…