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Law Practice Management: The Benefits of Flexible Staffing (and Tips for Success)
By Charles A. Volkert, Esq.
One of the major shifts of this decade in law practice management is for law firms and legal departments to bring in more consultants and other project-based professionals for as long or short a time as needed. Indeed, 82 percent of respondents to a National Association for Law Placement (NALP) survey said their firms use temporary or […]
Looking for Anything Other Than Legal Jobs? Here’s Some Plan B Career Advice
By Charles A. Volkert, Esq.
After applying to law school, studying for the LSAT, and working doggedly to earn that JD and pass the bar, the last thing practicing attorneys want to do is transition from legal jobs into another field, right? Not necessarily. While many lawyers love their jobs and even stay in their first area of specialization, some […]
2016 Outlook: What’s Hot, What’s Not in Legal Jobs
By Charles A. Volkert, Esq.
In an increasingly competitive hiring market, the pressure is on as law firms and companies attempt to fill legal jobs with top talent. To succeed, legal managers need to understand the latest hiring trends, recruit the best candidates and retain their best employees. The Robert Half Legal 2016 Salary Guide offers a wealth of information for employers […]
Q&A: Resist Making Counteroffers
By Charles A. Volkert, Esq.
Q: With the legal job market improving, we’re seeing an increase in the number of employees giving notice for better pay or circumstances. As a legal manager, I’m tempted to make counteroffers. Any advice on whether this strategy is effective? A: When a valued team member gives notice, your first impulse may be to counteroffer. […]
Who Will Follow the Leaders?
By Charles A. Volkert, Esq.
In the world of law practice management, where so many firms and companies rely on the institutional know-how of their founding partners and general counsel, succession planning takes on an extra urgency as baby boomer retirements continue to rise. Businesses thrive when they have a constant supply of new talent coming up through the ranks, […]
Resume Refresh: 5 Tips for Sprucing Up Your Legal Resume
By Charles A. Volkert, Esq.
More than a quarter of lawyers interviewed in a recent Robert Half survey say their firms or companies plan to hire this year. That means it’s important to make sure your legal resume is current and fresh — regardless of whether you’re on the hunt for a new legal job. A legal recruiter might ask for your resume, […]