MCCA Career Development Articles
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Maximizing Today’s Mobile Legal Workforce
By Jamy J. Sullivan, JD
In today’s competitive hiring environment, recruiting highly skilled legal professionals remains a priority. In response, many law firms and companies are emphasizing alternative work arrangements to attract the industry’s best talent. Flex time, not face time It used to be that ambitious legal professionals were expected to spend long hours in the office to demonstrate […]
Critiquing Your Boss Q&A
By Robert Half Legal
Q: I’m having problems with my boss that stem from lack of front-end guidance on projects, despite my efforts to elicit as much information as possible. Then, once I get deep into a project, he suddenly comes up with suggestions that require me to completely change course. How can I bring up the situation without […]
5 Ways to Maximize Your Legal Association Membership
By Robert Half Legal
Q: I’ve been a member of my local legal association for a few years. But aside from attending the annual conferences and chapter meetings, my participation has been limited. How can I maximize my membership to benefit my career? A: There are so many benefits of joining a professional legal association. Unfortunately, many attorneys and […]
5 Mistakes to Avoid When Evaluating a Job Offer
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 […]
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 […]