Leading New England:
Bostonian Personnel And Attorney Placement Are Synonymous
by Liz O'Donnell
THE PERFETUO PHILOSOPHY
Just like his team of legal consultants, Perfetuo's philosophy is to work hard at something
you enjoy. "I've always been ambitious. My father owned his own business." he says. "I
try to keep a balance between my work and my family." Jim and his wife, Barbara, have four
children. He continues, "I love coming in here. I look forward to Mondays. Coming into
work is never a chore for me. I work 50 to 60 hours per week. I work very hard and enjoy
every minute of it."
Perfetuo's philosophy extends even further than his family and his career. He is also on
the board of directors for the Big Brothers Association of Boston. Perfetuo wants to
contribute his expertise and energy to raising funds that will ensure a Big Brother for
as many children as necessary. It takes about $1,000 to match a child with a Big
Brother.
"There are 600 kids in Boston waiting to meet their Big Brothers," Perfetuo says. "With
four children of my own, I realize how crucial it is that children experience sound
companionship from an older role model."
FUTURE VISION
"I think the service will increase as the market place continues to grow," says Perfetuo
when asked about the industry's future. "Lawyers are always busy; always in demand.
Lawyering doesn't slow down, just the emphasis changes--regardless of the economy. Only
the nature of business changes.. Therefore, I believe Bostonian Personnel will continue
to grow and prosper as will all recruiting firms."
"Lawyers want to diversify," he continues. "They're looking for new challenges and
opportunities. A law firm may hire as many as 35 people fresh out of law school, but
not have the luxury to rotate these young attorneys through different departments.
Bostonian Personnel can help bridge gaps which would otherwise exist in a lawyer's
developing experience."
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The National Association of Legal Search Consultants
The National Association of Legal Search Consultants (NALSC), founded in 1984, is
headquartered on 1350 New York Avenue, NW in Washington, DC. The association was founded
to provide a national network for legal search firms. Members receive support from
others in the industry and arbitration services when necessary. The NALSC is committed
to the provision of professional and ethical employment services to the legal community.
To that end, its members have established a Code of Ethics, subscribed to and endorsed
by each as a condition of their continuing membership.
Two important aspects of the NALSC ode of Ethics pertain to the Legal Consultants
relations with employers and candidates. Regarding employers, the Code of Ethics states
that information provided to employers shall be the most accurate information known to
the search firm. No firm will withhold information essential to the hiring decision.
Candidates will be referred only with prior authorization. Confidential information
will be treated accordingly. No search firm shall recruit any attorney from the office
of an employer in which it has made a placement for a six month period following the
placement. No search firm shall recruit a candidate it has placed while that candidate
remains with the employer which paid the recruiting fee.
Regarding relations with the candidate, the Code of Ethics states that information
provided to the candidate will be the most accurate information known to the search
firm. No search firm will withhold information which a candidate would consider
essential. Candidates shall be referred only with prior consent. Confidential information
will be treated accordingly. Search firms shall make all referrals which have been
authorized and inform the candidate of the results. No undue influence will be exerted
on the candidate.
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