Many recruiters make the mistake of believing that there are no advantages to recruiting for small legal firms and organizations. The fact is that small legal firms and organizations offer many benefits for today's job seeker:

1. Small legal firms and organizations generally offer a more informal environment with less bureaucracy than their larger counterparts. When recruiting A-list talent, emphasize this benefit of working with a small legal firms or organizations to gain an advatage.
2. Small legal firms and organizations often offer a high level of job security.  Many employees working for small companies have remained there for as much as 10 or even 20 years. Since many of these small organizations offer a family-like feel, owners are reluctant to implement layoffs that may "separate" employees and reduce morale. At a time when job losses and off-shoring are at record highs, many job seekers are looking for job security. The possibility of increased job security could be an ace in the hole for recruiters targeting the most sought after candidates.
3. More opportunities for advancement. Not only do small legal firms and organizations often offer more opportunities for advancement, they often offer faster advancement than their larger counterparts. Top talent that is looking for an opportunity to move up the corporate ladder may be able to do so quickly working with a smaller organization.