By their very nature, hiring plans are fluid and subject to change. But you can’t alter your plan if you don’t have one to change. The art is being flexible while staying the course. Let’s start from the beginning. The … [more]
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Know Your Legal Hiring Plan and Create a Proven Communication Strategy
We often see situations where a legal team becomes insular and/or isolated from the larger management team. This can happen for a number of reasons, and the outcomes are generally not successful. Therefore, securing a buy-in from the senior management … [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]
You’re in the Home Stretch: Definitive Strategies To Keep Your 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]
Four Mistakes Employers Make When Extending A Job Offer
You’ve completed the final round of interviews of a stellar lawyer who will add depth and breadth to your legal department. Your internal business clients are thrilled, unanimously agree on the wisdom of the hire, and can’t wait to begin … [more]
Comprehensive Strategies for Building Synergies With Human Resource Professionals
Is your human resources department an asset or a liability when recruiting lawyers? HR department responsibilities vary greatly from organization to organization. The first and possibly most crucial step in successful recruitment is to ask about the department’s role in … [more]
Market Trend: The Demand for Corporate Attorneys
Corporate lawyers are in demand. Corporate lawyers are in demand across all industries. Those with in-house experience are particularly sought after by companies that want the corporate skillset and need a lawyer who already understands what it means to be in-house. … [more]
How To ‘Recruit’ The Best Legal Recruiter For You – Five Points To Consider:
Choosing a Legal Recruiter is like choosing a doctor. You don’t want to be scrambling for one when you need one. And you want to be judicious in determining which one is right for you. Five questions to consider: 1. … [more]
“Stretching the Norms”: Diversity as a Recruiting Strategy for Exceptional Legal Talent
Women made up 35.7 percent of the legal profession in 2016, and minorities 14.7 percent, both generally upward trends since 2003, with some year-to-year fluctuations. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2017 https://www.bls.gov/cps/cpsaat11.htm Diversity in the legal profession is a challenge. Do … [more]
