Q: What distinguishes TaxLawElite from other legal search firms?

A: “Zero Degrees of Separation”—This means that we believe the only way to provide value to our clients is to concentrate on one area exclusively—tax law—and get to know everyone in that community. Each day, every day, all we do is talk with tax attorneys. We get to know them, their needs, and their personalities. We can explain the reputation of different departments because we are immersed in it every day. We can explain the culture because we know the people involved.

Q: What makes TaxLawElite search consultants different?

A: The difference is laser focus on tax attorneys. Employers face three problems in hiring: finding the best candidates, finding them quickly, and making sure they really are the best candidates. By concentrating solely on tax law attorneys, we believe TaxLawElite is uniquely positioned to help solve each of these problems.

• How do we find the best candidates? Simple, all we do, each and every day, is search for them. We don't split our time searching for trademark attorneys one day and securities lawyers the next. Our entire practice involves searching for the best tax attorneys. That's all we do.

• How do we find them quickly? Simple, we already know who they are. Unlike the recruiter whose last search was for a medical malpractice attorney and basically has to start each new search from scratch, we're already talking to and evaluating tax attorneys each and every day. From your first call, we already have many candidates in mind. We go straight to the best ones to help you find a match quickly.

• How do we know they're the best? Simple, we've been consistently working with them and their colleagues each and every day. We know these candidates because they're the only people we deal with. And we know their colleagues and reputations for the exact same reasons. By getting to know each candidate over a long period of time, we can help validate the statements they may excitedly make in their interview.

Q: What are TaxLawElite's values and corporate culture?

A: How we do business is as important to us as what we do. Positive, enduring values create the foundation of TaxLawElite's company culture which has earned us the trust with our clients. These values underlie all decisions made at TaxLawElite:

• Integrity. We operate ethically, honestly, and in the best interests of our clients and candidates.

• Quality. We dedicate ourselves to reliability, responsiveness, expertise, professionalism and empathy in everything we do. Our practice is to offer constant, excellent work at all levels of our business including research and in-depth study of markets and candidates.

• Respect. We respect our candidates, clients, and colleagues as individuals and honor their career goals and aspirations.

• Diversity. We know that maintaining a diverse workforce is essential in building a strong and vital organization. We are committed to attracting and retaining outstanding employees from diverse backgrounds for both our own organization and for our clients.

• Honesty. We are honest with clients, candidates, and ourselves. There is no room to budge there. By maintaining an open and clear focus on the goals of our clients and candidates, we ensure that we are honest about what the search process is about: placing the best candidates with the best clients.

• Confidentiality. We treat our candidates and clients with the highest level of confidentiality to maintain their trust and respect.

Q: What is the value added by working with a legal search firm?

A: For our candidates, we add value to both the personal and professional lives. We strive to find them new employers who can offer a better opportunity for their career in the long-term, whether that opportunity means more money, a better environment, a better home for their clients or a better lifestyle or a combination of all these elements.

For our clients, the value added is fulfilled by bringing new and needed talent to their firm. Also, by advising and collaborating with our clients on their hiring needs to enhance their profitability and then, successfully helping them fill those needs.

Q: I'm not ready to leave my current position, but would like to talk to someone who can help me clearly define my long-term goals. Is that service available at TaxLawElite?

A: Absolutely. TaxLawElite's mission is to help connect candidates with the tax law employers who will best provide them with the opportunity for long term success. We are excited to help people realize their dreams, even if they are not really looking for a new job and even if there is no opportunity for us to earn a fee. If you are looking for some career advice, don't hesitate to give us a call. We're here to help you envision the big picture of where you want to be and partner with you to develop your strategy for getting there. We won't pressure you to leave your current job or even to use us if you do. We'll do our best to give you candid, objective advice, while maintaining the utmost level of confidentiality.

Q: I'm interested in learning more about what opportunities are available that could enhance my career, but do not want my company to know that I'm looking. What is TaxLawElite's perspective on confidentiality?

A: Like attorneys themselves, we treat confidentiality as one of the most important values. You can rest assured that anything you tell us in confidence will remain in confidence. We understand how disastrous it could be if your present employer discovered you were actively looking to leave.