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Think Twice Before Making a Legal Job Counteroffer
By Charles A. Volkert, Esq.
Anyone involved in the management of a law firm or corporate legal department hates to see valued team members give notice that they’ve found another opportunity that involves better pay or circumstances. If this does occur, your first impulse may be to counteroffer. But before you start trying to cut a deal to retain a […]
Why that Counteroffer May Not Improve Retention – and What You Should Do Instead
By Charles A. Volkert, Esq.
The market for experienced legal staff with in-demand skills continues to grow, and retaining top talent has never been more difficult. As a result, law firms and legal departments are making more counteroffers to employees who decide to move to another law job: Twenty-eight percent of lawyers polled in a recent Robert Half Legal survey said they were […]
Learning to Work With “Difficult” Managers
By Charles A. Volkert, Esq.
As a legal professional, your ability to work well with others often can mean the difference in whether your career advances or stalls, as well as how much you enjoy your job. And it’s especially important to have a good working relationship with your immediate supervisor or managing attorney. But that’s not always as easy […]
7 Ways Law Firms Are Meeting Corporate Clients’ Demands for Change
By Charles A. Volkert, Esq.
New legal research confirms that law firms need to refine and bolster legal services, including case strategy and fee arrangements, if they are to win new business from their corporate clients and remain competitive. Robert Half Legal’s annual Future Law Office research program examines how firms and corporate legal departments are reacting to current trends in the legal […]
2015 Forecast: Hiring and Salary Trends for Legal Jobs
By Charles A. Volkert, Esq.
Whether you’re gearing up to recruit or benchmarking best practices to lift retention rates, the Robert Half Legal 2015 Salary Guide is a good place to start. With data for more than 100 legal jobs, as well as a comprehensive overview of paralegal and lawyer salary trends, the guide is an indispensable tool for legal managers. Here are […]
7 Things a Hiring Manager Won’t Tell You When You Apply for Your Next Legal Job
By Charles A. Volkert, Esq.
When you interview for legal jobs, you know hiring managers will be asking about your skills and experiences. But as you’re answering these questions, they’re scrutinizing much more than just your words. Here’s a look at how interviewers evaluate candidates for today’s in-demand legal jobs. Appearances matter. You know the importance of dressing professionally when […]