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4 Leadership Skills for Moving up the Legal Career Ladder
By Charles A. Volkert, Esq.
When identifying candidates for legal jobs and promotions, many employers list the competencies requirement, “leadership skills.” But what exactly does that mean? And how do you call out these skills…
Alternative Legal Career Paths for Recent Law School Grads
By Charles A. Volkert, Esq.
While the job market is more promising, law school graduates still face challenges finding full-time legal jobs. Many employers are placing a premium on candidates with experience, especially in high-demand…
Law Practice Management: Keep Your Top Talent by Developing an Effective Retention Plan
By Charles A. Volkert, Esq.
As business conditions continue to improve, talented law professionals are feeling more confident about their job prospects. While this is good news for attorneys and legal support staff, it presents…
4 Legal Jobs Trends to Watch in 2016
By Charles A. Volkert, Esq.
The new year is a good time to take stock of your career and investigate what the legal job market has in store. Whether you’re seeking a new position or…
7 Law Practice Management Tips for Better Legal Hiring
By Charles A. Volkert, Esq.
As the market for highly skilled legal professionals continues to tighten, the applicant pool for many roles is shrinking. The Robert Half Legal 2016 Salary Guide predicts the most in-demand practice areas…
6 Tips to Boost Your Team Communication Skills
By Charles A. Volkert, Esq.
In today’s team-based environment, good communication is essential to being able to do your job well. As a legal professional, your interactions with your coworkers and other employees may be…