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Are You Practice Ready? In-demand Skills for Legal Careers
By Charles A. Volkert, Esq.
Hiring in the legal field is accelerating, and law offices are vying for specialized talent, according to the Robert Half Legal Salary Guide. The great jobs are out there, but how do you, the applicant, get prospective employers to pull your resume from their overstuffed inboxes and invite you in for an interview? The key to […]
5 Hiring Trends in Legal Field
By Charles A. Volkert, Esq.
From Salary Range to Employee Happiness: 5 Employment Trends in the Legal Field It’s a job seekers’ market for in-demand legal professionals. These lawyers and support staff can expect an excellent legal job offer in a competitive salary range. To hire and retain your firm’s superstars, here are five trends that are important to understand: […]
Becoming a More Tech-Savvy Lawyer
By Charles A. Volkert, Esq.
In the modern law office, technology is taking an increasingly important seat. Virtual law practices are becoming more prevalent, and brick-and-mortar firms are embracing tech advances in order to stay relevant and better serve clients. Adaptations in law office technology have also widened the field of career opportunities and can be credited for new, non-associate […]
Career Counseling: How to Manage Your Micromanaging Boss
By Charles A. Volkert, Esq.
Q: How can I get my boss to stop micromanaging? She breathes down my neck, and it’s stressing me out and negatively affecting my work performance. I like my job and don’t want to look for another one, but she’s driving me crazy! A: There are many types of bad bosses people can encounter in their legal […]
It Pays to Maintain a Positive Outlook
By Charles A. Volkert, Esq.
While the perfect job may or may not exist, many legal professionals consider themselves fortunate to be in a position in which the pros overwhelmingly outweigh the cons. But many a legal professional has, at some point in his or her career, had to “tough it out” in a position that was far from ideal. […]
Office Politics: How to Run a Successful Campaign
By Charles A. Volkert, Esq.
National politics have a way of interjecting themselves into the workplace as an election year gathers steam. In contrast, office politics, as played out among coworkers, know no season. And a recent survey suggests they may be necessary for career advancement. More than half (56 percent) of workers interviewed for a Robert Half survey (http://legal.rhi.mediaroom.com/index.php?s=421&item=1368) […]