MCCA Career Development Articles
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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 […]
How to Increase Your Career Security
By Charles A. Volkert, Esq.
On the heels of the recent recession that was marked by unprecedented job losses, the term “career security” may sound like an oxymoron. Many jobs, after all, no longer come with the expectation of lifelong – or even long-term – employment. But even if this is increasingly true of today’s job market, in-house attorneys can […]
Five Common Management Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
By Charles A. Volkert, Esq.
In-house counsel are trained to avoid risk, review all possible angles of a case or matter, conduct thorough research, look for precedents and take time for deliberation before deciding on an approach. While these skills and methods are essential in the successful practice of law, they can actually become challenges when assuming managerial roles. The […]
Managing E-Discovery Costs Key Focus for Legal Departments
By Charles A. Volkert, Esq.
Corporate legal departments increasingly recognize that, as more and more information is maintained in electronic form, the need to manage resources dedicated to addressing e-discovery requirements becomes ever more critical. This is leading general counsel to seek better ways to prepare for and staff e-discovery projects. Robert Half Legal’s newly released research report, Future Law […]
The State of the Legal Profession: Key Trends that May Affect Your Career
By Charles A. Volkert, Esq.
To keep pace in a highly competitive environment, law firms and corporate legal departments continue to adapt and modify their client service and business management strategies. Our annual Future Law Office research report, Best Practices for a New Era in the Legal Profession, explores a variety of trends in the shifting business climate for legal […]