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It has been a pleasure working with Michaela on a recent recruitment exercise. Michaela was professional and understood our needs as a legal aid family firm. Michaela secured our most recent new recruit to the firm who has settled in so well and it an excellent for for the firm and clients.
Andrea Fogg
Director
I approached Paula at Realm Recruit purely on a speculative basis to see whether there were any opportunities available. Little did I know that I was immediately in safe hands. Paula addressed my employment needs with the utmost of understanding and professionalism and in record time she had placed me with a firm I could not be happier with. Thank you Paula, 5* doesn’t seem enough.
Angela Hardman
Family Solicitor
Lucy has been great throughout the whole process. She really listens to what you are looking for and makes real effort to make sure you are matched with the right firm. Lucy is very dedicated and very easy to talk to. I would definitely recommend Lucy to everyone who seeks a new venture.
Anna Barnard
Associate Solicitor
Lucy has a very positive attitude towards the recruitment process. She provides guidance, reassurance and support. Lucy works with the employer to find the right candidate and finds the right culture for the applicant. Lucy is highly recommended!
Arooj Shaikh Ahmed
Solicitor at Whiterose
I could not have had a better experience with Realm Recruit. Within a week of speaking with Paula for the first time, I was accepting my position at my new firm. I would recommend Realm and Paula to anybody looking to make a career move.
Bethany Davies
Family Solicitor
I found Paula on LinkedIn when struggling with a lengthy search to find the right person to bring in to expand our Family Team. Paula was "on it" from the get-go. She took the time to learn about us, what we wanted and most importantly who would fit with our current team culture and ethos. The dedication she puts into her search is reflected by the high-quality candidates she puts forward. She makes the process from start to finish seamless. Paula is certainly my go-to recruiter and I would highly recommend her to candidates and recruiters alike.
Carly Colclough
Director and Head of Family at Nowell Meller Solicitors
Paula was amazing from start to finish and I would not hesitate to use her again in the future!
Chloe Eelbeck-Lines
Junior Family Solicitor
Lucy was proactive as soon as she was instructed. Her communication was great and she kept us up to date on all steps and listened to our requirements with helpful suggestions along the way.
Elizabeth Bell
Partner at Jones Myers
Kelly's knowledge of the private client market on a local and national level was invaluable. She was approachable and open throughout the process and I would happily recommend Kelly to anyone considering their next career move.
Helen Gott
Senior Associate
Paula is professional, determined and knowledgable. She goes above and beyond to make sure that the role is well suited as opposed to putting pressure on just to get the numbers.
Heather Broadfield
Family Solicitor
I can't thank Kelly enough for all her help and support in getting me my new role. I was at somewhat of a crossroads and looking to make a bit of a non-conventional move by swapping specialisms which is difficult enough on its own never mind during a global pandemic. Kelly really took the time to find out what I wanted from my next role and helped find firms which matched that. She knows the private client industry exceptionally well and truly is excellent at her job. she was prompt with her feedback and so helpful during the entire process from CV to interview and negotiation of terms. I wouldn't hesitate in recommending her to any firms or solicitors looking for their next employee or next role. Thanks again Kelly!
Jade Atkinson
Private Client Solicitor
Lucy is a very professional and dedicated recruiter, she went above and beyond in helping me find my position. I would highly recommend her for anyone seeking new opportunities. Thanks very much for all your guidance throughout the process.
Kara Webster
Family Paralegal
Paula is an asset to Realm. She takes the time to listen to what you are looking for and actively takes steps to achieve your goals. She is honest in her feedback and she is dedicated to finding the right candidate for the job or your next role.
Kirsty Leedam
Principal Family Associate
Realm were extremely efficient in helping me to find my current role. They listened to my requirements and expectations and, because the are specialists, they were able to recommend a number of live jobs that matched what I was looking for. Realm submitted my CV very quickly, leading to me being given an interview and offered a job just a few days after our first conversation. They were friendly and professional throughout all of our conversations and he offered helpful guidance and advice through the interview and offer processes. Realm could not have done more. I would thoroughly recommend Realm to anyone considering taking the next step in their legal career.
Kenneth Lees
Clinical Negligence Solicitor
Paula was extremely professional, knowledgeable and a pleasure to work with. She very quickly understood the needs of the business and provided excellent candidates very quickly. I would not hesitate to recommend her and will certainly work with her again in the future.
Lucy Hart
Director at Sinclair Law
Paula was very professional and understanding. I am very grateful to her for placing me in a suitable role very quickly and efficiently. Thanks again, Paula.
Maureen Judge
Family Lawyer at Harold Stock & Co.
Kelly has made finding a role during a pandemic look effortless and easy. I can’t thank her enough for the role she has placed me in and the continuous support she has given. She was very friendly and professional and really took the time to ask me what I wanted and needed from a new role. I secured an interview and the role within a week of contact with Kelly and she has still taken the time to ask for my feedback, making sure I’m happy throughout. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Kelly, she has been the best consultant I’ve ever been in contact with and makes the whole process of finding a new role easy and exciting. Thank you so much Kelly!
Molly Egan
Legal Assistant
Lucy is friendly and extremely helpful! She helped me find a role I love and kept me updated during the whole process. I am very grateful and would highly recommend!
Patricia Santos Guerra
Claims Handler
Kelly was absolutely fantastic! When I approached Kelly I was at a juncture in my career. I was coming off maternity leave and the role I wanted simply didn't exist. Kelly worked with me and helped me gain a better understanding of what I truly wanted in a role. Her most impressive feat, though? That role I didn't think existed... Kelly found it and in a firm which was the perfect fit. And she did all this within a month! I'm so grateful to Kelly and cannot recommend her highly enough. Without her knowledge and insight into the market, I wouldn't have the role I'm in now - and she was a pleasure to deal with the whole way through. Thank you, Kelly!
Polly Coram
Contentious Probate Solicitor
Kelly was invaluable in helping me secure my dream NQ role. She was always professional and friendly, and is very knowledgeable of the industry. Kelly is a credit to the world of Private Client and I would have no doubt in recommending her to others. Thank you Kelly, for all your guidiance and wisdom.
Rebecca Scaturro
Private Client Solicitor
Kelly did a fantastic job of finding us a new private client fee earner. Great service and communication - I would be definitely recommend Kelly and her team.
Sarah Clowes
Partner at Clowes & Co. Solicitors
Thank you very much for recommending this role to me. It has been less than a month now but I am absolutely loving the experience as it is exactly what I have been looking for. I am definitely working in the right place where knowledge and challenge are in the same place. You were so patient and kind from the beginning and you were right about everything you said regarding this role. I already recommended your service to my friends and if anyone is looking for a new job with an increase in salary, where their knowledge can be expanded and enhanced, and new challenges can be encountered, you are the best for it.
Rozan Baghdadi
Litigation Executive
I would recommend Lucy to anyone looking to make a change or searching for something new. Lucy went above and beyond for me and found me my perfect job. Thank you so much, Lucy and I wish you all the best for the future.
Tracy Chick
Fee Earner
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