Frequently Asked Questions

Many legal professionals have questions as they embark on a new job search.  The Lumen Legal team works with candidates around the globe to find the right answers.

Enjoy great opportunities and benefits with our organization and learn more about Lumen and our services through our Frequently Asked Questions.

1.  What is your registration process?
2.  Do you find work for everyone who submits a resume?
3.  What is a document review project?
4.  How do I communicate with Lumen?
5.  Can I turn down projects with Lumen?
6.  Does Lumen charge me to register?
7.  How do I get paid?
8.  Will my resume be distributed without my knowledge?
9.  Would I work on site at Lumen or with the client?
10. What is the difference between a staffing firm and a headhunter?
11. Does registering with Lumen preclude me from working with other staffing firms or continuing my search?

 

What is your registration process?

Lumen’s registration process starts with a candidate submitting a resume to jobs@lumenlegal.com. Resumes can be submitted on our website under our Legal Jobs page at www.lumenlegal.com. Once your resume is submitted, it will be reviewed by our team of legal staffing consultants. We encourage you to provide a cover letter explaining the type of work you’re looking for as well as your salary history. If we have an opportunity that fits your qualifications and goals, we will contact you as soon as possible. If there are no open positions, we will continue to hold your resume until new opportunities arise.

The Lumen registration process also includes a personal interview with one of our legal staffing consultants to learn more about your experience and career goals.  Professional reference checks and, if you are a licensed attorney, a bar and grievance verification in every state in which you are licensed are conducted.

Do you find work for everyone who submits a resume to you?

Unfortunately, we do not find an appropriate job for every candidate who submits a resume. When a new opportunity arises, we contact candidates whose backgrounds are appropriate for the position. We review the educational background, experience, availability and salary requirements of our candidates and compare these factors with the particular opportunity. We use our professional experience and expertise to determine the best candidates for the opportunity.

What is a document review project?

Document review is a task performed by attorneys and/or paralegals in anticipation of legal proceedings or during the discovery phase of litigation. Documents are reviewed either electronically or by hand (hard copy). During the review process, documents are reviewed to determine relevance and/or responsiveness based on the facts of the case and legal issues involved. Document review projects have various phases, including the initial review, quality control, privilege review and privilege log creation.

How do I communicate with Lumen?

Once you have submitted a resume to Lumen and provided us with your current contact information, we will reach out to you as new opportunities that fit your experience become available. If you have not heard from Lumen, most likely we have not had an appropriate opportunity arise. However, we appreciate when our candidates proactively check in to update us with current resumes, contact information and availability.

If we have reached out to you with an opportunity, time is of the essence as many of our clients have immediate needs. Please follow up with us as soon as possible to ensure you have the opportunity to be considered for the position.

Can I turn down projects with Lumen?

Yes, you are not required to take on every project or opportunity we present to you. We understand that we are one of many resources you utilize in your job search. We simply ask that you respond to our inquiry to advise us that you are not available or interested.

Does Lumen charge me to register?

Lumen does not charge our candidates to register with us or to be considered for our opportunities.

How do I get paid?

In the majority of cases involving contract opportunities, you will become a Lumen employee. In some specific cases, Lumen may enter into an independent contractor relationship. Lumen pays its employees biweekly and recommends utilizing direct deposit.

Will my resume be distributed without my knowledge?

Lumen does not distribute your resume to any of our clients without your permission. Every opportunity is unique and has to be a good fit for our candidates. We will always contact you about a new opportunity to determine if you are interested in it before sending your resume to our client. If you are not interested in an opportunity, it is not in anyone’s best interest for your resume to be submitted. Because of this policy, we ask that you respond to us as quickly as possible when we reach out to you about an opportunity.

If you register with multiple agencies, be sure to review individual firm policies regarding resume distribution and keep track of where your resume is sent.

Would I work on site at Lumen or with the client?

Lumen projects may take place in our Document Review Center at our corporate headquarters in Royal Oak, Michigan, at other Lumen offices nationwide, and/or at our clients’ preferred locations.

Regardless of the location, you will work closely with the Lumen team and our client liaisons to ensure a successful project.

What is the difference between a staffing firm and a headhunter?

Headhunter and Recruiter/Staffing Consultant are terms that may be used interchangeably, but there is a distinct difference between the two. A headhunter is a person who generally works on what is called a contingency basis only. Most often, the headhunter works alone, and is not part of an agency. They maintain an active list of people skilled in certain professions.  They may look for job opportunities for you even if you’re not actively seeking employment.

Recruiter/Staffing Consultants are engaged by companies to fill specific positions within their organization. A Recruiter/Staffing Consultant may be responsible for screening candidates, interviewing candidates and following up to assess candidate criteria to job order opportunities that become available every day. One big distinction between a Headhunter and a Staffing Firm is that a Staffing Firm is paid by the engaged company, not the job seeker. Staffing Consultants are a good resource even when a job is not available at that moment as new opportunities become available every day.  This is why it is a best practice for candidates to keep current, up-to-date contact information and resumes on file so Recruiters/Staffing Consultants can search criteria to determine if they would be a good fit for future work.

Does working with or registering with Lumen preclude me from registering with other staffing firms or continuing with my own job search and outreach?

Lumen recognizes that we are one resource for our candidates actively or passively seeking employment opportunities. Lumen does not preclude our candidates from registering with other staffing firms or from pursuing an individualized job search.

We do ask that if you commit to one of our contract opportunities or document review projects, you honor that commitment.

If Lumen contacts you about an opportunity that you have already heard about from another agency, please advise us. We do not want to duplicate efforts and, typically, clients will only consider your resume through one agency.