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Honing Work Skills Can Help Legal Secretaries Succeed in a Tough Job Market

The job of legal secretaries that involved only typing and answering phones has evolved with time to include several crucial…

Builders and Destroyers

In every organization, there are people who are positive forces that lead, inspire, and build and others who are negative…

How Hard is it for a Paralegal to Land a Job at a Good Law Firm?

We asked attorneys and legal staff members throughout the country how hard it is for a paralegal to land a…

Taking a Hiatus from Practicing Law

By Harrison Barnes, Esq. It is becoming increasingly common for attorneys desiring more than a few weeks off from the…

Only Mutual Respect Can Build Harmony When Working with External Counsel

The relationship scenario between in-house counsel and lawyers from law firms has changed a great deal over the last decade…

What to Tell Your Recruiter after You’ve Been Laid Off

If your firm has laid you off, but they have allowed you to maintain the appearance of employment by remaining…

What to Watch For in Employee Performance Reviews

Employment discrimination matters and other claims form a regular part of the workload of in-house counsel. As a general policy,…

Improve Your Resume with Attorney Resume

If you are a recent law school graduate, you know a lot about the law and are most likely ready…

Meditation, Mediation, Marketing and Medication

Last year, I attended a workshop on stress management for lawyers. At the session, the presenter relayed the following anecdote.…

How Hard is it for a Paralegal to Land a Job at a Good Law Firm?

We asked attorneys and legal staff members throughout the country how hard it is for a paralegal to land a…

Sometimes a Lateral Law Firm Move is the Best Path to a Solid In-House Position

By Robyn Ginsberg, Esq. A large percentage of the people who contact us for recruitment assistance are currently working in-house…

Honing Work Skills Can Help Legal Secretaries Succeed in a Tough Job Market

The job of legal secretaries that involved only typing and answering phones has evolved with time to include several crucial…