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Is Multitasking Working Against You?
By Charles A. Volkert, Esq.
If you’re among those who believe multitasking makes you more productive, you may be deluding yourself, according to scientists who have studied how the brain reacts when individuals try to manage multiple tasks simultaneously. It’s especially difficult, these experts say, to multitask when one of the tasks is of a complex nature. This school of […]
Litigation Continues to Drive Legal Jobs
By Charles A. Volkert, Esq.
In the real estate industry, there’s a popular phrase: “location, location, location.” In the legal industry, you could say it’s “litigation, litigation, litigation.” That’s where many of the legal jobs are likely to be in the new year, according to a recent survey from Robert Half Legal. Nearly half (46 percent) of lawyers surveyed expect litigation […]
Back to School Basics: Why Legal Professionals Should Pursue CLE
By Charles A. Volkert, Esq.
No matter your age, back-to-school season can still conjure up a heavy dose of nostalgia for fresh beginnings. Even if your classroom days are far behind you, as a legal professional, you never really stop learning. Though lawyers and support staff need continuing legal education (CLE) to meet keep their licenses and certifications current, those […]
7 Ways You Can Boost Your Legal Career by Becoming a Mentor
By Charles A. Volkert, Esq.
Much has been written about how mentoring programs at law firms and corporate legal departments better integrate new hires, improve retention and help entry-level professionals negotiate the legal career ladder. However, what many people forget is that this is a two-way street: A mentor can get as much out of the relationship as the mentee. […]
Legal Practice Management: How to Reduce Stress and Promote Retention
By Charles A. Volkert, Esq.
Even with strong legal practice management techniques, stress is an inevitable component of every workplace. But too much of it for too long can negatively impact productivity and push your top attorneys and paralegals to flee the organization. Also, chronic stress can cause or aggravate serious health conditions like heart disease, depression and autoimmune disorders. […]
4 Trends That Will Change Legal Practice Management in 2015
By Charles A. Volkert, Esq.
To make the best decisions for your company and career, you need to stay abreast of legal news and trends. Resources such as Robert Half Legal’s annual Future Law Office study and Salary Guide help legal professionals keep up with fast-moving industry changes. Here are four top trends from our research that will affect legal practice management in 2015: […]