Why work with Elizabeth?
She possesses a unique perspective into legal resume writing, having spent over 10 years as an aviation defense litigator arguing in both state and federal courts. Elizabeth then shifted her career into becoming a legal recruiter, specializing in placing attorneys with large Fortune 500 companies.
Background
Elizabeth graduated from Columbia University in New York and went onto law school at Rutgers Law School – Newark. She then started her legal career at Dombroff & Gilmore (which subsequently became part of McKenna, Long & Alridge). She stayed at the firm for almost ten years practicing aviation defense work. She then transitioned her career to become a Legal Recruiter where she headed up the Legal Recruiting department of Mankuta Gallagher.
Coaching
Elizabeth has coached a multitude of attorneys and has assisted them in drafting resumes and re-working and redefining CV’s. She is committed to delivering personalized and tailored resume solutions that highlight clients' unique strengths and accomplishments. She is adept at coaching lawyers through the process of identifying and effectively communicating their transferable skills to any employer—legal or otherwise.
Skilled
While she was the Director of Legal Recruiting, she became adept at translating complex legal experience and skills into compelling and impactful written documents. She possesses a strong understanding of the legal industry, hiring trends, and the specific requirements of legal employers.
Services Offered:
Elizabeth is adept at re-directing a resume to focus on a particular skill-set while advising attorneys on how to make a career shift within the legal industry.
Resume Writing
Working closely with clients to create customized resumes tailored to their specific career goals, skills, and experience. Collaborate with clients to create a professional document that highlights the individual's strengths and accomplishments.
Resume Editing and Review
If you already have a resume but want to enhance its quality, resume writing services offer editing and review options. We can offer suggestions on how to best polish your existing resume, improve its structure, grammar, and overall presentation, and provide feedback on content and formatting.
Cover Letter Writing
In addition to resumes, we also offer assistance with writing cover letters. Cover letters are tailored to specific job applications and serve as a personalized introduction to your resume. We can help create compelling cover letters that highlight your qualifications and interest in the position.
ATS Optimization
Many companies now use Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) to scan resumes for keywords and filter out less relevant applications. We can optimize your resume to ensure it passes through ATS screenings by strategically incorporating industry-specific keywords and formatting techniques.
Career Coaching and Job Search Assistance
We also offer additional career coaching and job search support. This can include guidance on interview preparation, networking strategies, job search techniques, and advice on career advancement..
Career Transitioning
We offer assistance to attorneys who are interested in transitioning within the legal field. Whether it be transitioning into an in-house position from a firm role, we can help assist in designing a resume to highlight skills needed to transition.
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Resume solutions that highlight attorneys' unique strengths and accomplishments. Coaching attorneys in changing their legal specialization/paths within the legal field