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Can an Advanced Degree Increase Your Chances of Getting an Attorney Job?
By Charles A. Volkert, Esq.
Although demand for specialized legal expertise is keeping hiring activity steady in the legal field, to land the attorney job of your choice you’ll still need to stand out from other applicants. Obtaining an advanced degree or certification is one way to gain an advantage. But is more education, after three years of law school, […]
4 Leadership Skills for Moving up the Legal Career Ladder
By Charles A. Volkert, Esq.
When identifying candidates for legal jobs and promotions, many employers list the competencies requirement, “leadership skills.” But what exactly does that mean? And how do you call out these skills on your application and in the job interview, particularly if you’re not yet in a supervisory role? A Robert Half Legal survey asked attorneys from […]
Alternative Legal Career Paths for Recent Law School Grads
By Charles A. Volkert, Esq.
While the job market is more promising, law school graduates still face challenges finding full-time legal jobs. Many employers are placing a premium on candidates with experience, especially in high-demand specialties like litigation and corporate law. So what can you, as a newly minted JD, do to swing the odds in your favor? Practicing law […]
Law Practice Management: Keep Your Top Talent by Developing an Effective Retention Plan
By Charles A. Volkert, Esq.
As business conditions continue to improve, talented law professionals are feeling more confident about their job prospects. While this is good news for attorneys and legal support staff, it presents a challenge for those in law practice management. A recent Robert Half Legal survey indicated that 31 percent of lawyers surveyed are concerned about losing […]
4 Legal Jobs Trends to Watch in 2016
By Charles A. Volkert, Esq.
The new year is a good time to take stock of your career and investigate what the legal job market has in store. Whether you’re seeking a new position or asking for a raise, it’s important to research the latest hiring trends and salary ranges for the legal jobs that interest you the most. Here […]
7 Law Practice Management Tips for Better Legal Hiring
By Charles A. Volkert, Esq.
As the market for highly skilled legal professionals continues to tighten, the applicant pool for many roles is shrinking. The Robert Half Legal 2016 Salary Guide predicts the most in-demand practice areas for legal hiring will be litigation, business/corporate law, compliance, real estate, intellectual property, healthcare, and contract administration. If your business is focusing on new clients […]