MCCA Career Development Articles
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Showcasing Your Firm’s Organizational Culture
By Robert Half Legal
Q: I’ve been assigned to a team within my legal department that has been tasked with boosting our department’s recruitment efforts. I’ve read that in today’s competitive hiring environment, an organization’s workplace culture can be a top factor for job seekers that are weighing an offer. Any tips on how we can showcase our firm’s culture to attract top […]
5 Ways to Know When It’s Time to Quit Your Legal Job
By Jamy J. Sullivan, JD
Whether you’ve been working at the same legal job for years, if you’ve been feeling restless lately, this may be a good time to re-evaluate your career goals. And while you may not have any major complaints about your current legal job, even a few minor issues can be enough to unsettle you. So how […]
How Can Smaller Organizations Compete With Larger Firms to Recruit Top Legal Talent?
By Robert Half Legal
Q: I know the talent pool is limited in the current market, and many legal job seekers have multiple offers. I am thinking about expanding our team but given today’s job market, how can a smaller organization like mine successfully compete against larger employers to recruit top candidates? A: You’re wise to start thinking about your recruitment strategy sooner […]
Top Hiring Trends for 2020
By Jamy J. Sullivan, JD
As 2020 kicks into gear, hiring managers are considering what’s on the horizon for the year ahead. With competition for skilled legal professionals likely to remain intense, it’s critical to have a sound strategy in place if you want to attract and retain top talent. More than half (54%) of lawyers surveyed for Robert Half’s […]
AI and the Future of Legal Work
By Robert Half Legal
Artificial intelligence (AI) is changing the way legal professionals around the world do their jobs. Listed as one of five technologies to keep an eye on in Robert Half’s Jobs and AI Anxiety report, AI will continue to help legal professionals improve client service and enhance productivity in the coming years. Some workers worry that artificial intelligence will steal their jobs. But for the most part, […]
Want to Become More Marketable? Focus on These Skills
By Robert Half Legal
Q: I keep reading about the strong job market for legal professionals with in-demand expertise. How can I enhance the skills I use in my current position to take advantage of job opportunities down the road? A: You’re smart to plan for future career moves now. Doing so could help you stand out from the […]