MCCA Career Development Articles
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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 […]
7 Ways to Improve Your Online Brand and Legal Career Leads
By Charles A. Volkert, Esq.
In your search for the dream legal job, you’ve updated your resume, prepped for interviews and perfected your elevator pitch. But there’s one thing you may have forgotten to do: improve your online brand. In today’s digital age, a positive web presence is practically a requirement for getting noticed and hired. Here are seven legal […]
5 Legal Trends You Need to Know — and Prepare For
By Charles A. Volkert, Esq.
Ever wish you had a crystal ball to peer into the future of the legal profession? Fortunately, Robert Half Legal interviews leaders of the top law firms and corporate legal departments on the latest legal trends and publishes this research each year in its Future Law Office report. So, what’s in store for the legal profession? Most […]