Keith Ross & Associates, Inc.

Keith Ross & Associates, Inc. is one of the oldest attorney placement firms in the nation. The firm, which was established in 1965, handles attorney placements within diverse general practice areas but specializes in the placement of intellectual property attorneys and patent attorneys. The firm's clients range from private law firms to corporate clients seeking attorney placements at all levels.

Typically, Keith Ross & Associates work with candidates who hold a law degree from a high ranking school, earned a spot within the top thirty percent of their class, and have at least one year of experience working within a firm or corporation. The Intellectual Property Law Group has slightly more lax recruiting standards, in which class placement and law school are not as heavily weighted. Keith Ross & Associates maintains extensive national attorney databases that allow for focused recruitment efforts and target specific skill sets. By producing candidates with a particular set of qualifications, the recruiting firm eases the client's work by reducing the number of interviews needed to fill the position.

Candidates seeking job placement through Keith Ross & Associates can expect a safe and private job search, as the firm does not release identifying information without a candidate's permission. If a candidate is matched to a particular position, consultants provide the job candidate with detailed information about the position. If the attorney candidate gives their consent, their resume is given to the hiring party for review. Prior to any interview, consultants will work with the job candidate to review crucial information and practices pertaining to the particular job position. If a job offer is made, the firm's consultants will intervene, if needed, to ensure a smooth negotiation process. If a match is not immediately made, the firm's database will retain the candidate's resume. When new job opportunities are entered into the system, the database will automatically search for position matches and notify the candidate if any matches are made. In addition to qualifications noted on the resume, Keith Ross & Associates also conduct candidate interviews as a means of determining a candidate's abilities, strengths and goals. This information is then used to match candidates with suitable attorney positions.