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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 […]
Mentors Can Provide a Career Boost
By Charles A. Volkert, Esq.
No matter how much talent or drive you possess, beginning a new job can be challenging. Not only do you have to learn the day-to-day requirements of your new role, but you also have to get up to speed on your employer’s unique culture, business priorities and processes. And that’s where a mentor can be […]
Proper Interview Etiquette Makes a Good Impression
By Charles A. Volkert, Esq.
The job market for the legal industry remains highly competitive, especially for recent law school graduates and less-experienced lawyers. It’s important therefore, to put your best, most professional self forward every time you meet with a hiring manager. Surprisingly, however, a significant number of candidates encounter problems at the interview stage, even though they are […]
Putting Together a Powerful Project Team
By Charles A. Volkert, Esq.
Certain types of legal work, such as e-discovery and due diligence, can be efficiently and successfully handled by project teams specifically assembled for that purpose. When structured and deployed properly, project teams provide law firms and corporate legal departments with much-needed flexibility while reducing costs. Project teams deliver expertise and legal assistance exactly when the […]
Retention: Don’t Lose Your Best People Now
By Charles A. Volkert, Esq.
In recent years, both law firms and corporate legal departments have learned how to respond to tough times. Now it’s equally important to dedicate time to preparing for improving conditions, especially when it comes to retaining top performers. Signs point to a rejuvenating legal field. The vast majority (81 percent) of lawyers recently surveyed for […]