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6 Questions to Ask Before Making Your Next Legal Career Move
By Charles A. Volkert, Esq.
Q: I’m dissatisfied with my current job and firm, so I’m considering making a career move. The thing is, I’m not sure whether that’s really the answer. And if it…
Make the Most of LinkedIn: Social Media Training for Your Legal Job Hunt
By Charles A. Volkert, Esq.
Q: I’m looking for a new legal job and think I should be maximizing my presence on LinkedIn. How do I take better advantage of this social media tool? A:…
The Increasingly Mobile Workforce and Today’s Law Office
By Charles A. Volkert, Esq.
The legal profession has been gradually reshaped in recent years. The push to adapt to a changing business environment and deliver services in more efficient and cost-effective ways was already…
Staffing Plans Deserve Attention in New Year
By Charles A. Volkert, Esq.
As law firms and corporate legal departments begin looking forward to a new year, staffing considerations are likely to be top of mind. Even if business is improving, legal employers…
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…
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…