MCCA Career Development Articles
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How to Kickstart Your Career in the New Year
By Robert Half Legal
Q: I often use the start of a new year to organize and identify new focus areas and goals. How can I also use this time to benefit my career? A: You’re wise to take advantage of such opportunities to further your career. Here are four suggestions for making the most of the start of the new year. Reorganize your workspace.Put […]
5 Questions to Ask to Boost Your Legal Career
By Jamy J. Sullivan, JD
Jamy J. Sullivan is executive director of Robert Half Legal, a premier legal staffing and consulting solutions firm specializing in the placement of attorneys, paralegals, legal administrators and other legal professionals with law firms and corporate legal departments. Based in Menlo Park, Calif., Robert Half Legal has offices in major North American and global markets […]
The Top 5 Legal Hiring and Salary Trends to Know for 2019
By Jamy J. Sullivan, JD
Jamy J. Sullivan is executive director of Robert Half Legal, a premier legal staffing service specializing in the placement of attorneys, paralegals, legal administrators and other legal professionals with law firms and corporate legal departments. Based in Menlo Park, Calif., Robert Half Legal has offices in major North American and global markets and offers a […]
4 Salary Negotiation Tips for Legal Professionals
By Robert Half Legal
Q: I recently graduated and have just received a job offer from a leading law firm. The question now is: Do I negotiate the salary or not? I don’t want to come across as difficult, but I also don’t want to sell myself short. Any tips for legal professionals who are just starting out? A: If you’re uncomfortable discussing money with […]
Revamp Your Resume to Stand Out in Today’s Legal Job Market
By Jamy J. Sullivan, JD
Q: It’s been over ten years since I’ve updated my resume and I’m hoping to start a new legal job search soon. Do you have any advice for retooling my traditional resume to make it stand out from the competition I’ll soon be facing? For starters, ask if yourself if your resume can pass the […]
Top 10 Skills Employers Seek When Hiring Legal Professionals
By Robert Half Legal
Read legal job postings today, and you’ll notice key attributes that law firms and legal departments tend to highlight when describing their ideal job candidate. Whether you’re a recent law school graduate or a seasoned paralegal looking for a new position, having one or more of these can help you stand out among the competition. […]