MCCA Career Development Articles
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How to Boost Your In-House Career — and Your Legal Salary
By Robert Half Legal
Q: I’m in-house counsel at a small law department, and I feel like I’m stuck in a rut. I’d like to acquire more skills through professional development so I can move up in my career and merit a bigger salary. What are some practical steps I can take? A: No matter the size of your […]
How to Use Social Media to Search for Legal Jobs
By Robert Half Legal
Q: I’m searching for a new legal job and have heard it’s a good idea to professionalize my Facebook and Twitter accounts. But is it really worth the trouble? If so, how do I leverage social media to help me land a better job? A: Social media can definitely help legal professionals look for new […]
7 Job Search ‘Tips’ Legal Professionals Can Ignore
By Robert Half Legal
Robert Half Legal is a premier legal staffing service specializing in the placement of attorneys, paralegals, legal administrators and other legal professionals with law firms and corporate legal departments. Based in Menlo Park, Calif., Robert Half Legal has offices in major North American and global markets and offers a full suite of legal staffing and […]
How to Set the Groundwork for Legal Career Advancement
By Robert Half Legal
Robert Half Legal is a premier legal staffing service specializing in the placement of attorneys, paralegals, legal administrators and other legal professionals with law firms and corporate legal departments. Based in Menlo Park, Calif., Robert Half Legal has offices in major North American and global markets and offers a full suite of legal staffing and […]
4 Tips for Excelling in a New Legal Job
By Robert Half Legal
Q: I’m starting a new legal job soon, and I want to make sure I get off on the right foot. How can I make a positive impression during the first few weeks? A: You’re absolutely correct about the importance of making a good first impression. Your boss and colleagues will be paying attention to […]
Legal Career Advice: 5 Tips for Being More Productive at Work
By Robert Half Legal
Q: I can’t seem to get anything done these days. There’s simply too little time and too many workplace interruptions. Any advice for improving my productivity? A: Legal jobs are notoriously demanding. Add constant meetings and client emergencies to the mix, and it’s little wonder you feel pulled in too many directions. Since you can’t […]