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2012 Legal Hiring and Salary Trends
By Charles A. Volkert, Esq.
Despite a still-recovering economy, hiring has picked up at both law firms and corporate legal departments, according to research conducted for the 2012 Robert Half Legal Salary Guide. Opportunities are expanding for professionals in many key roles – from experienced lawyers to legal secretaries. In addition, employers in the legal field are increasing their use of […]
Presenting Counteroffers: Rarely a Good Idea
By Charles A. Volkert, Esq.
According to the newly released 2012 Salary Guide from Robert Half Legal, law firms of all sizes are adding staff in high-demand practice areas such as litigation, healthcare, bankruptcy/foreclosure and corporate transactional law. Corporate legal departments, meanwhile, are expanding their internal teams as they bring more work in-house as a cost-containment measure. As opportunities grow […]
What Your Interviewer is Really Thinking
By Charles A. Volkert, Esq.
Job seekers spend a lot of time preparing for interviews and thinking about what they’ll say. But they may not give much thought to what’s going through the hiring manager’s mind during an interview. Still, wouldn’t it be great if you could get inside an interviewer’s head? Here are five things hiring managers may be […]
Lessons from ‘Bad’ Interviewees
By Charles A. Volkert, Esq.
In today’s competitive job market, with its abundance of candidates and wide talent pool, law firms and legal departments have become highly selective in their hiring practices. A recent survey by Robert Half Legal found that it takes an average of eight weeks for law firms and corporate legal departments to choose a candidate for […]
Basics Still Matter in Job Search
By Charles A. Volkert, Esq.
In a market where job seekers continue to outnumber available positions, legal professionals know it can take more than solid credentials to get hired. But many may wonder what exactly that “more” is. Although high-tech strategies have their place, landing a position in today’s still-struggling job market remains dependent on mastering job search fundamentals — […]
How ‘Not’ to Network
By Charles A. Volkert, Esq.
Where would you be without your professional network? You rely on your contacts for advice, career guidance, job leads, mentoring, referrals to clients and news about colleagues and the legal industry. Over the years, you’ve worked hard to establish your network, and it’s important to carefully tend the relationships that comprise it. A professional network […]