MCCA Career Development Articles
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Revamp Your Resume to Stand Out in Today’s Legal Job Market
By Jamy J. Sullivan, JD
Q: It’s been over ten years since I’ve updated my resume and I’m hoping to start a new legal job search soon. Do you have any advice for retooling my traditional resume to make it stand out from the competition I’ll soon be facing? For starters, ask if yourself if your resume can pass the […]
Top 10 Skills Employers Seek When Hiring Legal Professionals
By Robert Half Legal
Read legal job postings today, and you’ll notice key attributes that law firms and legal departments tend to highlight when describing their ideal job candidate. Whether you’re a recent law school graduate or a seasoned paralegal looking for a new position, having one or more of these can help you stand out among the competition. […]
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 […]