I'd go on LinkedIn and see who you know that knows someone there. It's a small town in terms of lawyers knowing other lawyers - I guarantee you have some connections there. Then reach out to your connection and ask for an intro. Ask whoever you get connected to out to coffee/lunch to learn more about their practice and then subtly sell yourself.

Trust me - I am at a boutique firm. Random resumes, no matter how good, are usually overlooked. There just isn't a need for constant recruiting like in big law. You need to make the personal connection and then let them know that you are looking to make a move.

I would submit via their website/HR system but also reach out to a partner there that looks like they do similar work to what you want to do, and ask if they have time for coffee or a phone call. These boutique firms are small.

Do the partners belong to a bar association? Can you meet them at any networking events? Is there someone who could introduce you?

Do you know anyone there through any professional means? Any of them also an alum from your school?

I'm a senior associate in a biglaw firm, and I'm thinking about my future options. There's a boutique firm that I'm very interested in - it's a good fit for me in terms of the work they do. I haven't done any recruiting since I was 1 or 2 years out of law school so I don't really know how to go about this. I don't know anyone at the firm. Should I just send a cover letter and resume to the general recruiting contact (they have a general statement on their website that they are interesting in hearing from "talented lawyers at any stage of their career") or should I try to connect with one of the partners via linkedin or something? I'd welcome any advice!