Caroline Lee Send email Recruiter 175 S. Lake Ave, Suite 200 Pasadena, CA 91101 Tel: (626) 243-1890 Fax: (949) 717-6686 Juris Doctor, University of California, Berkeley (Boalt Hall School of Law) Bachelor of Arts, University of California, Los Angeles Caroline Lee is a recruiter based in Southern California. She received her B.A. in Psychology from UCLA, and later graduated from UC Berkeley's Boalt Hall School of Law. Caroline started her career in typical fashion, as an associate of a large national law firm. Although Caroline found corporate practice interesting, she soon found herself wanting to pursue new opportunities and challenges. After a few years of traditional legal practice, Caroline decided to make a significant life change and pursue Legal Recruiting as a full-time career. Being a recruiter allows Caroline to marry her knowledge of the law, with her passion for helping others. She views her ability to convey genuine empathy towards her candidates, as one of her greatest professional strengths. Caroline's innate ability to be part counselor, part match maker and part lawyer, make her a strong and effective advocate for her candidates. Survival Tips for the First-Year Associate Dear Petunia Partner: Practical Advice for the Everyday Lawyer (Installment #2) Dear Petunia Partner: Practical Advice for the Everyday Lawyer (Installment #1) Finding the Right Recruiter for You Interviewing and Dating: Some Parallel Principles "Caroline gave me honest and ethical advice, the kind of feedback I would expect to hear from a good friend. I have worked with many headhunters before but Caroline is really the best! Not only is she helpful and responsive, but she really tries to think in your shoes and in your best interest. I would recommend Caroline to anybody looking for a job." - S.F. "Caroline is great. She was responsive, professional, and patient. She understood my needs and goals and never pressured me into those jobs that did not fit me. If you are looking for a job in the West Coast, Caroline is your best bet." - S.J. "Caroline followed through on commitments and kept in good contact with me throughout. I would recommend Caroline's services to a friend." - A.G. "Before I met Caroline, I had a terrible opinion of headhunters. Caroline changed my mind. From the beginning of our relationship, she was constantly working for my benefit and keeping me up to date on any and all developments with her searches. She gave me great advice for improving my resume and was always available to answer my questions or address my concerns. I would recommend Caroline to all of my peers and already have." - E.K. "Caroline was extremely helpful, knowledgeable, and responsive. She made what would otherwise have been a daunting task into a simple and even pleasurable experience. Caroline is the best." - T.E. "I wanted to take a moment to recognize Caroline Lee and thank her for the several months that I worked with her during my job search. Caroline was extremely responsive and always professional. She was a valuable resource and I benefited greatly from consulting with her on my search. Working with her helped me evaluate the legal marketplace in Northern and Southern California and make an important decision at this stage of my young legal career." - D.C. "Caroline is an exceptional recruiter! From our first conversation, it was clear that, not only did she have a solid grasp of the LA legal market, but also she cared about finding the law firms that were right for me. Her tenacity and personal approach to recruiting made this a truly positive experience." - J.M. "When I researched other legal recruiters, I stumbled upon BCG Search through lawcrossing.com. It was the best thing that ever happened. Caroline Lee contacted me on a Monday. She submitted my applications to the selected law firms by Wednesday, and I received my first request for an interview Thursday; that same week. Caroline continued to closely work with me through the entire process. She was not only encouraging but inspiring. She is extremely professional, responsive, honest, straightforward and patient, and she truly keeps the candidate's as well as the law firm's best interests at heart in trying to find a great fit. Most importantly, she is effective and great at what she does. I can not recommend her highly enough. Thanks to her, I was directed to a wonderful law firm, great worldly and accomplished professionals, and an opportunity that I would not have otherwise been aware of or exposed to. I am excited to embark on the next phase of my legal career." - L.F. "Caroline is among the best legal head hunters you will find! She takes the time to find out what kind of place you desire joining by taking the time to get to know you. She then prepares a fantastic cover letter highlighting your strengths and immediately begins submitting you to any available positions matching your desired job. She then diligently follows up with firms and you until you find the perfect fit. Lastly, she is likeable, easy to communicate with and makes finding a great job a pleasurable process. I highly recommend Caroline!" - R.H. "I worked with Caroline to find an associate position in San Francisco. She listened to my needs and did not pressure me into the wrong opportunity. She kept me updated regarding the process and was quick to respond to all my questions. Thanks to her hard work, I was able to secure interviews with some of the best firms in San Francisco and received numerous offers. She also gave me great tips on interviewing and negotiating offers." - J.L. "I had the opportunity to work with Caroline Lee in connection with a recent search for a corporate law associate position. Caroline was a pleasure to work with for the duration of my job search. In the beginning of the job search, Caroline assisted me in framing my goals and identifying which type of law firms would be a good match for my career objectives and qualifications. She also edited my resume to make me as marketable as possible. I was amazed at the number of positive responses we received from law firms, and I think that Caroline's ability to draft a cohesive resume and her personal connections with various law firms played an integral role in the success of my job search. Caroline is very personable, and her positive and energetic personality makes her an ideal choice for representing attorneys in job searches. I was also impressed by the manner in which Caroline was able to prepare me for interviews. We covered all of the questions that I was asked in my interviews, which shows Caroline's knowledge of what law firms are looking for in a lateral candidate, and I felt comfortable answering the various questions that came in the interviews. Caroline helped me formulate responses to interview questions that were much more effective than responses I would have come up with on my own. Perhaps the best part of working with Caroline was her dedication to the job search. She was very attentive and sincerely cared about placing me with a firm that matched my personal goals and personality. From beginning to end, Caroline provided me with first class service, and I highly recommend her to any attorney looking to make a lateral move." - J.S. "Caroline was instrumental in helping me find a firm job that I wanted. Unlike other recruiters, Caroline listened to what I told her I was looking for in a firm and she was able to find several firms that were good matches for me. Caroline also worked hard to make sure that I was prepared for all of my interviews by conducting mock interviews and providing helpful advice about how to answer difficult questions. Throughout the interview process, Caroline was very responsive and immediately communicated messages from firms that were considering me as a candidate. Finally, I am grateful for Caroline's moral support. Caroline maintained a positive attitude and expressed confidence in my candidacy, which helped me to perform well in my interviews. In sum, I am indebted to Caroline for her invaluable assistance throughout the interview process." - L.M. "Caroline connected me with a great firm that I had long admired. I was unaware they were practicing my area of law, so on my own, I would not have thought to approach them. Caroline was aware that this firm had expanded its practice in my area of expertise and that they had a need for someone with my skill set. Knowing my background, she quickly realized that this firm would be a good match for me. In short order I had an interview and then an offer. Thanks Caroline!" - P.H.