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Susan Rubinovitz: Of Competency and Experience It takes more than standard law school training and professional legal experience for anyone to become a respected legal recruiter, but with Susan Rubinovitz’s noteworthy experience and huge network of connections, it is clear that this Boston University educated lawyer is a perfect fit for the legal recruiting industry. She has had considerable experience as a litigator, having worked for several law firms, including a nationally known law firm. These experiences have contributed to her success in federal and state courtroom litigations. But her impressive skills and commendable ability at networking have led her to a flourishing career beyond the courtrooms.
Today, Susan Rubinovitz is one of the most trusted,
Following her career as a competent litigator, Susan
most competent legal recruiter throughout the
Rubinovitz proceeded to work as legal recruiter at
Northeast – encompassing the areas of Pennsylvania,
Abelson Legal Search in Philadelphia. Her participation
Delaware, New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Boston
in and contributions to the company have earned her
and Maryland. Highly respected in the industry for her
several skills in the field of legal search and recruiting,
experience, invaluable skills and participation in various
including lateral associate recruiting, lateral partner
charitable organizations, Susan Rubinovitz has been
recruiting and in-house counsel placements. Having
described as a “tremendous asset” and an “excellent
served the Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York and
resource” by organizations and professionals within the
Delaware areas as well as having worked at Abelson for
legal recruiting business. Her invaluable stash of skills
four years, Susan was able to acquire the training and
include, but are not limited to, diversity consulting and
skills she needed for the next step in her career ladder.
training, healthcare legal recruiting, interview skills
In 2009 she established SMR Legal Search, a legal
training, general counsel recruiting, legal marketing,
recruiting firm that aims to provide law firms and
and career advising.
corporate offices with excellent attorney talent and paralegal staff. Currently based in Philadelphia and
Impressive Credentials
New Jersey, SMR Legal Search serves a wide range of areas including New York, New Jersey, Washington and
Susan Rubinovitz’s passion for her profession – both
Maryland.
as a lawyer and a legal recruiter - began in college, when she took up Psychology with a minor in Political
Civic Contributions
Science at Boston University, and graduated Cum Laude in 1983. Three years later, in 1986, she completed her
As early as her law school days over at Boston University,
Juris Doctorate from the Boston University School of
Susan Rubinovitz already understood the importance of
Law. What ensued was a successful career as a litigator
service and charity. In fact she participated in the Legal
in the Northeast area, where she worked in law firms
Aid Program of Boston University School of Law from
for a number of commercial litigation cases. A staunch
1983 through 1986. The program aimed at providing
activist on the rights of children, Susan also reserved
representation services to financially challenged
a special attention for children who had undergone
individuals, and Susan was among those who extended
traumatic experiences, from neglect to abusive
her pro bono assistance and expertise to these poverty-
treatment.
stricken individuals and their families.
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