Even though you have a job in the legal field, it may not be ideal for you. Perhaps you’ve run out of growth opportunities with your new employer, or you simply don’t mesh with your team. Whatever the reason, you may wish to start a job search without severing ties with your current employer. Here’s… Read More »
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4 Tips for Changing Location for a Legal Job
When you’re looking for a new job in a law firm or legal department, some of your best options may require you to relocate. If you’re open to moving in order to advance your career, here are five ways to make that process easier: Start Planning Early If you’re looking for a job in an… Read More »
How to Attract Good Legal Assistants When Unemployment Is Low
When unemployment is low, many of the best candidates are already employed in jobs they love. Yet the need to fill open legal assistant positions doesn’t go away. Here’s how hiring managers can find candidates in out of the ordinary places, attracting the talent they need without sacrificing quality. Make it Easy to Apply and… Read More »
Can Being Bilingual Help Your Family Law Career?
The greater Toronto area is home to speakers of dozens of different languages. In this fast-paced, culturally diverse city, legal support professionals and lawyers who can speak more than one language may find themselves at an advantage when it comes to advancing their career. Here’s How Being Bilingual or Multilingual Can Help Your Career in… Read More »
What Are Employers Looking For? 5 Tips to Help You Ace Your Next Legal Support Interview
Congratulations, you’ve landed the interview! Now, it’s time to fight any pre-interview nerves by preparing for the most common questions and situations legal support professionals face in an interview setting. Here Are Five Tips to Help You Ace Your Next Legal Support Interview: 1. Do Your Homework Legal support professionals are expected to have top-notch… Read More »
The Millennial Guide to Connecting With Older Co-Workers
For millennial workers entering the workforce, or taking over leadership roles, connecting with more experienced co-workers can be difficult. As a legal support professional, you’re working with people of your parents’ generation and it can be difficult to relate to them as peers. Here are some tips to help you overcome this challenge. Don’t make… Read More »
3 Ways to Answer, “Where Do You See Yourself Five Years From Now?”
“Where do you see yourself five years from now?” is one of the most commonly asked interview questions. Hiring managers and recruiters ask because they want to know about your plans and goals. They want to understand how you see your career unfolding. They also want to evaluate how your vision fits with the organization’s… Read More »
4 Ways to Show Your Boss You’re Ready to Champion New Tasks
You know you do your job well. In fact, you do it so well it’s become a bit tedious. You’re ready for a new challenge – but how do you show your boss it’s time to give you more responsibility? Here are four ways to position yourself for new challenges: Engage your scholarly brain. Get… Read More »
How to Refine and Strengthen Your Legal Writing Skills
Writing is an important part of your job as a member of the legal support staff. To advance your career, dedicate some time to improving your writing skills, so you are seen as someone who can be relied on. This will help you earn the most intriguing and challenging projects and make you a go-to… Read More »
5 Questions to Ask Yourself if You Can’t Stand Your Current Job
Is your current job pushing the limits of your tolerance? Has it already passed them? If your job, co-workers, supervisors or responsibilities are more nightmare than dream, it may be time to seek a job that aligns better with your lifestyle and long-term goals. Here are five questions that can help you find the right… Read More »