Case Study: Orrick finds top-quality candidates and cuts headhunter fees with Textio

How Orrick Found the Highest Quality Candidates Without the Fees

Orrick, a 150‑year‑old law firm undergoing a transformation to grow its global footprint and attract more diverse, non‑traditional talent, found its hiring hamstrung by uninspiring job descriptions. To modernize recruitment and reach passive candidates as it expands (for example, its new Houston office), Orrick turned to Textio’s data‑backed writing platform to analyze and rewrite job posts so they would actually attract the right people.

Textio’s guidance and rewriting tools immediately improved Orrick’s job postings, producing a rapid uptick in candidate quality—resumes comparable to those previously delivered only by headhunters—so the firm cut back on external sourcing and avoided headhunter fees. The platform also increased inbound interest from passive candidates and got hiring managers more engaged in crafting compelling posts and interviews, improving both the volume and quality of new hires.

Orrick

Stephanie Shontz

Director Employee Relations