MCCA Career Development Articles
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Moving Up: How to Position Yourself for a Legal Job Promotion
By Robert Half Legal
Q: I’m interested in moving up the legal career ladder at my law firm, but I don’t know whether my boss thinks I have what it takes for a senior position. What can I do to make myself more confident I’ll succeed when I approach him? A: As you imply, you need to do […]
These Perks and Benefits Can Help Your Firm Retain Its Top Performers
By Jamy J. Sullivan, JD
With record unemployment rates being reported, finding top legal talent to join your firm can be more of a challenge than ever. Losing a key player now could mean a position can remain unfilled for weeks and even months as you search for an experienced replacement. To keep retain highly skilled professionals, you may need […]
Interview Questions to Evaluate Candidates’ Potential Fit With Your Firm’s Workplace Culture
By Robert Half Legal
Managers understand the importance of hiring legal specialists who have the necessary interpersonal and technical skills to excel on the job. Just as important is something that’s more difficult to evaluate: their fit with the culture of your law firm or legal department. You could hire the most brilliant and experienced legal professionals, but if […]
How to Climb the Legal Career Ladder
By Robert Half Legal
Q: More often than not, the firm where I work brings in new hires for managerial and senior positions rather than promoting from within. How can I maximize my chances of being considered for such jobs in the future? A: The market for legal jobs can be fierce, but that doesn’t mean you can’t compete […]
New Year, New Legal Job: 5 Ways to Get Ahead
By Robert Half Legal
Q: I’m stagnating in my current legal job, and one of my New Year’s resolutions is to look for another position. But it’s been many years since I’ve been in the job market. How can I maximize my chances of success? A: When your current job doesn’t allow room for career advancement, you’re smart to […]
5 Ways to Accelerate Hiring – Yes, You Need To
By Robert Half Legal
Your law firm or legal department needs professionals, and legal specialists are looking for their next challenge. In an increasingly competitive hiring environment, the problem is where do you find them? If you’re having trouble, the challenge could lie in a protracted recruitment and hiring process. According to research published by Robert Half Legal in […]