Employers

Young Mayden approaches recruitment of top notch legal talent differently than other executive search firms. "Connecting people we know with workplaces we understand" is our brand, because it defines our method for meeting client objectives. Young Mayden's connections are personal; achieved through years of interaction with and knowledge of our clients' work environments and business issues. Young Mayden principals, Barbara Mayden and Ken Young, conduct peer to peer searches utilizing invaluable contacts and friendships cultivated over a combined 60+ years of law practice.

Whether a law firm is searching for lateral expertise or a presence in another city, or whether a corporate legal department is seeking to grow, Young Mayden searches are conducted based on a full understanding of the client before the first candidate is considered.

• What is the client's culture and financial philosophy?
• What value does the client place on being considered a good place to work?
• What is its turnover history?
• What value is placed on diversity?

No two law firms or corporate legal departments are the same. Young Mayden understands that it is less likely to achieve its number one benchmark against which it measures its success – retention – if the firm does not completely understand the client at the outset of the relationship. Only after there is a clear understanding as to exactly what skills and other attributes are sought and the work environment in which a candidate will be placed, will Young Mayden consider and offer candidates to the client. Similar communication with potential candidates will be undertaken before the first resume is submitted. Young Mayden will not waste the client's time and energy by supplying resumes of unsuitable candidates.

Armed with this knowledge, Young Mayden will begin a search. The Young Mayden search methodology is a key differentiator.  Personal contacts lead us to appropriate candidates. We will not be making cold calls or peppering firms with resumes that may or may not stick. Young Mayden is who and what it knows.