Welcome To Nomad- Legal: Connecting Legal Locums And Law Firms Directly
In today’s legal landscape, there’s a growing need for legal locums and a desire for law firms to connect with them directly, without intermediaries. At Nomad-Legal, we’re here to bridge that gap in a new and straightforward way.
Navigating the Impact of COVID-19 on the Locum Market
The COVID-19 pandemic has reshaped our world, and the legal industry is no exception. Law firms faced closures, and furloughed staff, and now, they’re gradually getting back to business as usual. As they adapt to new working practices, some firms are reevaluating their permanent staff, while others are transitioning. Many firms are now seeking legal locums for short to medium-term assistance, recognizing the need for interim lawyers during this transitional phase.
Transitioning Law Firms and the Rising Demand for Locums
While locum lawyers have been part of the legal landscape for some time, not too long ago, many firms would try to manage without them when a fee earner was unavailable. However, as the legal field has become increasingly complex, with evolving regulations and greater reliance on cost orders for compliance, the demand for locum cover has never been higher.
Traditional Methods of Locum Recruitment
In the past, the primary avenues for finding a locum solicitor were through word-of-mouth referrals, advertisements in the Law Society Gazette, or by engaging with recruitment agencies. These agencies, while providing a valuable service, often came with associated fees, which could significantly increase the overall cost of hiring a locum solicitor.
Introducing Nomad-Legal: A Direct Solution
Nomad-Legal is designed to streamline the process. We cut out the middleman by providing a platform for locum advice, allowing law firms and locums to communicate directly to fulfil their legal staffing needs. Our platform is accessible through PC, tablet, or mobile phone, making it easy and convenient for both law firms and locums to register and connect, even if you only have a few minutes to spare.
For the time being, as Nomad-Legal establishes itself, our services are completely free to use. We invite you to join the Nomad-Legal community. There’s nothing to lose, and everything to gain as we facilitate direct connections in the legal world. We look forward to welcoming you to our platform!
Frequently Asked Questions
The full list of legal sectors we cover is available to view on our website, if there is a legal sector you work in that you can’t see listed, please contact us for further information.
We are completely free to join! One of the benefits of using Nomad Legal means no sky-high agency fees or hidden costs. We are upfront and transparent about any fees that may be incurred when using our services.
Law firms can use Nomad Legal to quickly and easily find qualified lawyers to fill temporary gaps in their staff. The platform allows firms to post job listings and browse lawyer profiles, making it easy to find the right fit for their needs. This can be particularly useful for smaller firms or solo practitioners who may not have the resources to advertise job openings or search for temporary staff on their own.
Nomad Legal was developed to make it easy for locums and firms to communicate directly with each other by posting assignment alerts and availability, replying to them, and arranging assignments, without going through an Agency. Agencies have traditionally been the way that locums and firms have been matched, but their commission fees can make the cost of finding and using a locum expensive. The developer of Nomad Legal, himself a locum of over 30 years standing, believes that for most locums and firms, the direct approach, especially one that is free to join and use, is the way forward.