As the curtain falls on another year, it’s prime time for us to reflect and take charge of our career narrative. Let’s dive into the nitty-gritty, from wrapping up the year-end compensation talk to sealing the deal on a golden … [more]
The Lawyers Career Blog
Navigating a Chaotic Circus of Job Offers: Juggling Conflicting Timelines like a Pro
In the world of legal professionals, the opportunity to receive multiple offers is a testament to your competencies, expertise, and body of work. However, managing competing offers of employment can be daunting, especially when they come with conflicting timelines for … [more]
Unveiling the Power and Perks of Stay Interviews in the Legal Profession
The legal profession, with its unique demands and dynamics, stands at the crossroads of tradition and innovation. In this dynamic landscape, nurturing and retaining legal talent has never been more crucial. Enter the unsung hero of legal talent management – … [more]
Will Cultural Fit Be a Factor in Evaluating Your Next Career Opportunity?
Context In the ever-evolving landscape of the legal profession, lawyers are presented with a myriad of opportunities, from traditional law firms to in-house positions within corporations or not-for-profits. While considering factors such as salary, benefits, and the scope of responsibilities … [more]
There Is a Summer 2021 “Salary War” in Big Law – But Be Careful What You Wish For
There is no question that competition for top talent in the legal industry is red-hot. Why? Strangely, it appears that Big Law realized a bit of an upside during the pandemic. During the shutdown, demand for legal services increased … [more]
NACD: The Future of the American Board A Framework for Governing into the Future – Executive Summary
Timely perspective on governing to meet future challenges . . . The Future of the American Board A Framework for Governing into the FutureExecutive Summary The Future of the American Board A Framework for Governing into the Future … [more]
Building Key Stakeholder Buy-in: Don’t Hire Without It!
You’ve got a dynamite candidate who is eager to work for your organization. He or she has the right background, expertise, people skills and other traits necessary to hit the ground running. But this scenario doesn’t always turn out as … [more]
Master the Art of the Interview: Tactics for Hiring the Right Lawyer
Imagine a scenario where you need to hire an attorney, and your team is confident and organized in its interview process. After the interview, you collectively debrief on common sets of competencies, skills, practice areas and traits. That would be … [more]
Strategies for a Successful Legal Succession Plan Part II: Stretch Assignment, Special Project and Developmental Opportunities
As we noted in the previous chapter, cross-training is a useful approach to building a succession plan. Other helpful strategies are stretch assignments, special projects and developmental opportunities. Stretch Assignments and Special Projects Stretch assignments and special project opportunities allow … [more]
Strategies for a Successful Legal Succession Plan Part I: Cross-Training
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]
