“Thanks, but I’ve already accepted an offer with….” If you’re hearing this comment from outstanding candidates again and again, or if you’re watching both the established leaders and the “rising stars” in the legal support field accept positions with competing firms, it’s time to adjust your strategy. The difference between a good employee and a… Read More »
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Legal Professional? Job Satisfaction Matters
Many legal support professionals choose their careers for the stability they offer, along with the intellectual challenges and the satisfaction of solving problems in ways that help clients achieve their goals. While these are all valuable reasons to become a legal support professional, your own job satisfaction is also essential to helping you build a… Read More »
When Your Attitude Becomes a Career Liability (and What to Do)
It’s easy to stay upbeat for thirty minutes during an interview, and it’s difficult not to feel optimistic when you start a promising new job. As time goes by, however, stress can creep in. The job you thought was a “dream” can turn out to contain the occasional (or more than occasional) nightmare. Keeping your… Read More »
The Importance of Developing a Specialty in Your Legal Career
Legal support professionals are often called upon to tackle multiple tasks, but specialization can be the force that moves your career forward. Focusing on a specific practice area (such as litigation) or industry (such as insurance or real estate) can make you the “resident expert,” expand your network and more. How Specialization Helps Advance Your… Read More »
“What Are Your Weaknesses?” How to Answer Tough Interview Questions
One of the biggest fears job seekers face is an interview question they cannot answer. And one of the biggest victories in an interview is being the candidate who can answer any question asked of them. Consequently, it pays to prepare for the tough interview questions. Here’s how to answer some of the most common… Read More »
Fear of the Unknown: How Staffing Fits With the Puzzle
Fear of the unknown is one of humanity’s greatest challenges, and businesses are no exception. Sooner or later, every law firm and legal department faces the fear of the unknown. Your organization may not be able to predict the influence of outside factors like the economy, or may be unable to account for certain factors… Read More »
Do I Have to Pay for a Recruiter?
This is one of the questions encountered most frequently by legal staffing and recruitment firms. Whether you are starting out or ready to make a change in your legal career, you may have considered working with a recruiter, but are not sure what to expect. If you’ve ever wondered what a recruiter could do for… Read More »
7 Job-Search Mistakes to Avoid If You Are Currently Employed
Many legal assistant job seekers start looking for a new job without leaving their current job. While this procedure isn’t uncommon, it is important to avoid several common mistakes to ensure your job search doesn’t turn into a conflict—or worse, leave you unintentionally unemployed. Here are seven common mistakes to avoid and what to do… Read More »
Can’t Fill a Legal Support Position? These Might Be the Reasons Why (and What You Can Do)
Finding top talent in a competitive market is always difficult. If your organization is struggling to find the legal support staff member you need for a position, you can change your tactics to increase your chances of success. Here’s why you might be missing the right person for the job—and how to change that: You’re… Read More »
Master the Panel Job Interview in 4 Steps
A panel interview can feel a bit like an interrogation. You’re sitting across from multiple people, all of whom are firing questions—or worse, are simply sitting in silence, forming private opinions of you as you squirm. While panel interviews can seem daunting, they don’t have to be. With careful preparation, you can master the panel… Read More »