MCCA Career Development Articles
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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…
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…
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…
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…
Law Firm Management: 5 Keys to Effective Succession Planning
By Charles A. Volkert, Esq.
Who will replace your firm’s leaders when they retire, resign or decide to leave the firm for other reasons? Creating a smooth leadership transition is an essential part of effective…
7 Questions to Ask Lawyer Candidates
By Charles A. Volkert, Esq.
When hiring new attorneys for your firm, you need to ask the right questions to get a true sense of their fit for the position. Here are seven lawyer interview…