CHICAGO, Illinois – (April 24, 2007) - The Lakeshore Companies announced this week they are expanding their service offerings to provide legal support staffing to Chicago-area clients. The new group will offer contract, contract-to-
The Lakeshore Companies have already established strong client relationships in the legal industry, providing staffing for area law firms and legal organizations. The new group, Lakeshore Legal, will expand current client relationships and develop new business opportunities, offering a more dedicated and specialized legal service industry focus.
“We’re excited to bring Lakeshore’s principles of consistent quality, flexibility and responsiveness, and client-driven relationships to this market,” says Megan Redfearn, a staffing manager on the new Lakeshore team. “High quality legal secretaries, paralegals, and legal clerks are in great demand. We feel that our recruiting and screening expertise will be key to bringing the strongest applicants to the local legal support workforce.”
Lakeshore’s new legal support group arises from its industry specific approach to meeting the staffing needs of its clients. According to Jay Velinder, CEO of the Lakeshore Companies, the new group enables Lakeshore to establish and expand a new market space, apart from the existing industry groups in Chicago.
“Lakeshore is structured around industry-specialized groups, “says Velinder, “That’s what makes us unique in comparison to our competition. Our staffing managers have real experience in the industry groups that they are serving. We don’t just offer a one-size-fits-
“In Chicago, for example,” Velinder continues, “we already have world-class staffing managers in our creative, financial, and corporate real estate industry groups. Now, by adding legal industry support, we can meet the growing, complex needs of the legal community in Chicago with support services tailored uniquely for them.”
About The Lakeshore Companies: Since 1995, The Lakeshore Companies have focused on providing accounting and administrative support personnel delivered through temporary help, as well as project, contract to hire and direct hire placements. They annually provide employment to thousands of employees in five major U.S. metropolitan areas, offering specialized staffing solutions to small and medium sized growing organizations. With an absolute commitment to value, they deliver consistent quality people, flexibility and responsiveness, and strong relationships through an entrepreneurial localized approach. More information on the company can be found at http://www.lakeshorestaffing.com.
