We work closely with legal departments across a wide range of industries and have a first-hand view of the different ways that in house legal departments are structured. If you are experiencing challenges growing your legal department and have difficulty … [more]
The Lawyers Career Blog
Should You Stay Or Should You Go?
We have all been told that staying at a job for a long time is an asset. In past generations, people were known to spend the entirety of their careers at the same organization. In current times, however, the landscape … [more]
Market Report: Evaluating “Lateral” In-House Moves
The definition of a lateral move is subjective. Most attorneys believe that a career move is ‘lateral’ (and therefore not worthwhile) if the title and compensation are similar to his/her current situation. With the current market, however, that premise no longer … [more]
Your LinkedIn Profile: An Asset or a Liability?
Over the past few years, LinkedIn has grown from an online networking forum to a professional platform that has the potential to disrupt and fundamentally change the recruitment process across a multitude of industries. LinkedIn can be an incredibly powerful … [more]
The Compensation Conversation
When you are interviewing for a new legal position, you will most certainly be questioned at some point about compensation. We completely understand the push-back that lawyers have when they are asked in an interview (and sometimes asked multiple times … [more]
The Interview, Asking the Right Questions
What Will YOU Ask During the Interview? Be prepared for the great switch– the point in the interview when the interviewer turns the table and asks if you have any questions for them. Asking the right questions during an interview … [more]
Market Strategies for a Successful Legal Succession Plan
Succession planning can be exact and precise, or it can be open and loosely interpreted. The format will depend in part on your organization’s culture and resources. Below are suggestions on how to supplement what you may be doing or … [more]
Maintaining Momentum: Definitive Strategies To Keep Your Legal Recruiting Process on Track
Before accepting an offer, job seekers take into account these five factors, starting with most important: salary/compensation, career growth, work-life balance, location/commute, and company culture/values. (Glassdoor survey, October 2014) “It’s getting easier for candidates to find relevant jobs, but finding … [more]
Market Report: The Realities Of Going In-House As A Litigator
Litigators with a specialized skillset fare better in the in-house market. One of the impressive traits of general litigators is their ability to become expert in various subject matters in a short period of time. Quite frankly, their clients and the … [more]
When Should You Pick Up The Phone During Your Career Search?
The phone is an obstacle for many professionals and is becoming more obsolete for younger professionals. There are scenarios in the search process where a phone call may be prudent and yield more favorable results for you. The Initial Telephone … [more]
