4 Ways to Show Your Boss You’re Ready to Champion New Tasks

If you have been in your current legal support position for a while and you’re ready to take on new tasks, you can’t expect your boss to simply hand you new work. It’s up to you to take control of your career, strategizing ways to show your readiness for more responsibly and prove you are truly up for new challenges.

Excel at Your Existing Tasks

If you want to be given more responsibility, tackle your current workload with enthusiasm, exceeding expectations at every turn. Do your best to turn in your work with 100 percent accuracy and whenever possible, turn in work early and exceed expectations. If, for example, you are tasked with organizing paperwork for lawyers as they prepare for a case, make a backup copy of everything, so there are extras on hand if anyone needs them. This will help you establish a reputation as a forward-thinking and reliable member of the team.

Grow Your Skill Set

If you know the types of tasks and responsibilities you want to take on, make a list of the skills you’ll need to accomplish those tasks. Next, take an inventory of your existing skills. Highlight the skills you will need to acquire and develop to handle those tasks successfully. Then, go out and build those skills and if possible, acquire a certification to “prove” those skills to employers.

Volunteer for New Tasks

You are the steward of your career and you can’t rely on your boss to simply hand you new tasks and responsibilities. When you’re ready to tackle more, start volunteering for tasks – especially those other people don’t enjoy doing. Your boss may not always agree to give you the tasks you’re looking for, but you may not be given new opportunities if you don’t speak up.

Take Charge of Your Career

Oftentimes, the best way to be given new tasks and more responsibility is to branch out and find a new job. Your employer may not have opportunities for you to grow, or your boss may be unwilling to grant you more responsibility. If you really want to move up, you owe it to yourself to see what’s out there and evaluate new professional opportunities.

If you are ready to take on more responsibility, a legal recruiter can be an invaluable resource. A recruiter can help you realize your value in the market and connect you with jobs where you can use your skills and make valuable contributions to the legal team.

The recruiters at Kent Legal can help you find Toronto legal support jobs that truly align with your goals. Contact us today to learn how we can help you move onward and upward in your legal support career.

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