MCCA Career Development Articles
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Unusual Degrees That Are Great for Legal Careers
By Charles A. Volkert, Esq.
Hiring in the legal field is intensifying, which means that as a manager, you have serious competition for top candidates. Depending on your company’s specialties and services, considering nontraditional candidates can be a savvy way to find and hire specialized talent. Although the legal profession will need candidates who possess juris doctor degrees, opening up […]
Should I Consider a Career in Legal Consulting?
By Charles A. Volkert, Esq.
Q: I’m considering leaving my current employer and starting a career in legal consulting. Any tips or career advice I should keep in mind before venturing out on my own? A: From wanting to be your own boss to a desire for a less stressful work environment, several factors might persuade you to pursue a non-traditional […]
5 Tips for Handling Workplace Differences
By Charles A. Volkert, Esq.
Working well with others is an essential skill for career success, especially in law practices that often rely heavily on legal teams. But sometimes the most challenging part of getting the job done — especially in high-pressure settings — is interacting effectively with colleagues whose work style, experience level or generational background are quite different […]
Mulling Over a Legal Job Offer? 5 Strategies to Make the Best Decision
By Charles A. Volkert, Esq.
You’ve been looking for a career position in the legal profession and are in the lucky situation of having more than one offer, how do you make a choice? If you want to call this a problem, it is certainly a pleasant one. Let’s look at five strategies recommended by career-advice specialists that can help […]
How to Effectively Secure Client Feedback — and Make Good Use of It
By Charles A. Volkert, Esq.
As the legal profession becomes more competitive and client demands drive innovation in legal practice management, maintaining and enhancing customer relations become more critical. Emphasizing client service doesn’t just apply to law firms; corporate legal teams also offer legal counsel to numerous “customers” within a company. To provide superior service, consider conducting a client survey to obtain […]
12 Legal Job Interview Don’ts
By Charles A. Volkert, Esq.
Whether you’re a recent law school graduate or a seasoned professional, handling the job interview is when candidates often falter. The prospective employer will be evaluating your every word and action, from the moment you check in with the receptionist to your departing handshake. Here are the 12 things you should never say or do when interviewing […]