Hiring a great team is only the beginning. Providing leadership and guidance is the best way to get the most from your staff. It works to your advantage because you’ll get more done retain your best people and to theirs because they will feel challenged and valued. Consider these factors that go into effective management.… Read More »
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2016 Career Guide for Toronto Legal Support Professionals
The new year is a popular time for resolutions: get in shape, eat better, spend more time with family. It’s also a great time to make some resolutions regarding your career. What were your career goals for 2015? Where did you meet them – or exceed your wildest expectations? Where did you fall short, and… Read More »
Hiring a Real Estate Law Clerk? Here Are 5 Things to Look For
Real estate law is a specialized area with its own set of rules, regulations, and key players. If you’re looking for a real estate law clerk in the Toronto area, pay attention to these five traits: Knowledge of real estate law. Real estate law covers not only the basics of property law, but also issues… Read More »
How to Craft an Effective Legal Support 2016 Staffing Plan
2016 is nearly here, which means that law firms and legal departments throughout Toronto are considering their goals for the coming year. To create the clearest path toward your organization’s goals, it is wise to include a strategic staffing plan that anticipates any needs for additional legal support staff and presents clear paths toward finding… Read More »
5 Tips to Help You Find a Great Litigation Assistant Job in Toronto
Litigation assistants possess a specialized set of skills that law firms and legal departments desperately need. When you’re looking for a position as a litigation assistant, you may feel overwhelmed at the sheer number of opportunities and the work required to stand out to potential employers. How do you find the position that suits your… Read More »
How to Build Trust with New Legal Support Employees
A foundation of trust is vital to engagement and retention. Start out on the right foot with new employees and you can begin a long, mutually beneficial relationship. Consider these tips to build and maintain trust. Set expectations Employees should understand from the start what the parameters of their job are and how they will… Read More »
5 Phrases to Strike from Your Interview Vocabulary
Making a great interview impression is the key to landing a great job. You’ve polished your resume (and your shoes), thoroughly researched the company and prepared some great answers for common interview questions, but that may not be enough win the interviewer over. What you say and how you say it are critical tools in… Read More »
4 Signs a Legal Support Career Path Is Right for You
Are you likely to love working in legal support? If you’re considering a legal support career, or have just started on your career path, you may wonder how you can answer this question. Legal support professionals who love their jobs share many common traits. Here are five of them: You’re fascinated by the work being… Read More »
Hiring to Fill a Position vs. Hiring for Potential
When you launch a search for a legal support team member, it’s because you need the skills that a legal support staff member provides – and you need them now. It’s natural to focus on what the candidate can provide immediately. However, considering what the candidate can provide in terms of future growth can improve… Read More »
Ask a Legal Support Recruiter: “How Can I Overcome Shyness in a Job Interview?”
You have the skills and experience to get the job done. You have a proven track record of success in previous legal support positions. The trouble is you’re painfully shy during job interviews. Sound familiar? If it does, you’re certainly not alone. Many more candidates struggle with this issue than you might think. The question… Read More »