Being the new person in the office is exciting, but it also presents a unique set of challenges. You face a steep learning curve at the same time you most want to fit in and to prove yourself as a legal support professional. Here are several best practices to craft a great first impression: Spend… Read More »
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What Making the Wrong Hire Can Do To Your Business
Making a bad hire doesn’t simply cause stress for the hiring manager or human resources department. The costs of a bad hire resonate throughout a law firm or legal department, having profound effects on every aspect of the team and its work. Here’s the toll the wrong hire takes on your business: Lost Productivity Whether… Read More »
How to Ease the Struggle of Maintaining a Healthy Work Life Balance
Legal professionals often face long hours and complex work, which can take a toll on their work-life balance. Here are some ways to shift that balance back toward quality time spent on friends, family and personal endeavors. Use Your Time-Tracking Many legal professionals already track their work time, and the same tools you use to… Read More »
Five Ways to Manage a Team With Diverse Personalities
Teams that feature diverse personalities gain the value of multiple perspectives and approaches. However, different approaches to work and problem-solving can also lead to conflict and misunderstandings on the team. Here are five ways to bring a group with diverse personalities together and lead them to professional success: Get to Know Your Team Members It… Read More »
Topics to Avoid in Your Next Legal Support Interview
Your interview is often your first chance to meet a prospective employer in person. As a result, it’s important to make a good impression – which can be tough to do when you accidentally stumble upon a hot-button issue. Basic Information About the Organization Questions about the law firm or legal department’s “basics,” like its… Read More »
Why Employee Feedback Should Matter to You
Managers and leaders often think of their role as an expressive one, and for good reason. Those at the head of teams and departments spend a great deal of time teaching, instructing and explaining to their staff what should be done and in what way. However, receiving feedback from employees is equally valuable than to… Read More »
Helpful Methods to Give Your Legal Resume a Makeover
Your resume communicates your skills and experience to a prospective employer for the first time. As your first impression tool, your resume works best when it contains strong language, eye-catching details, and no unnecessary items. Here’s how to give your resume the “makeover” it needs to stand out: Think Achievements, Not Duties Many resumes summarize… Read More »
Trying to Land a Job in a Competitive Market? Try Working With a Recruiter
Recruiters can be an asset to any job seeker. If you’re looking for work in a competitive market, however, a recruiter’s help can be more than valuable: it may become indispensable. Here’s how your recruiter can help you fine-tune your search in order to find the best match for you. Your Recruiter is a… Read More »
5 Things You Can Do Right Now to Motivate a Burned Out Team
When a team is stressed, tired and overworked, day-to-day tasks can be overwhelming for both team members and their managers. While you can’t always solve the work problem immediately, you can take daily steps to help keep morale high and reduce the negative effects of a busy schedule. Here are five ways to motivate a… Read More »
5 Legal Trends to Expect in 2019
Every year brings more to learn in the legal industry. For job seekers, staying on top of trends is essential in order to keep your skills sharp and demonstrate your ability to add value to a law firm or legal department team. Here are five trends on the horizon for the legal industry in… Read More »