A legal support recruiter can be the most valuable tool in your job search toolbox. The right recruiter can connect you to opportunities where you will thrive. But a recruiter can only help you achieve your goals if you choose wisely. If you’re looking for new legal support career opportunities and you’re ready to partner… Read More »
The most common reason legal support staff quit their job? A poor fit with a manager or supervisor. If you’re currently working for a “bad boss,” it’s tempting to take any job offered. Even a mediocre boss can sound much better than the manager or supervisor you currently have. Settling for any new job, however,… Read More »
An interview can be a question and answer session, or it can be much more. Interviewers and recruiters schedule interviews because they want to understand your soft skills, like communication and time management, and they want to see how you implement those skills in ways that might benefit their organization. To make your presentation memorable,… Read More »
Conducting a thorough job search takes a lot of time and resources and unfortunately, the road is often paved with rejections, black holes of noncommunication and general frustration. Many legal support professionals choose to work with a recruiter to speed up their search and find their ideal job. A recruiter handles the legwork of a… Read More »
If you’re building a career as a legal support professional, finding the right firm takes more than simply matching your skills to available job openings. By seeking a more well-rounded fit, you gain not only the opportunities you need to build your skills, but an environment that supports your efforts and helps to solidify your… Read More »
Working with a recruiter can help you polish your resume and interview skills, spot promising job openings and connect with employers who provide the opportunities you’re looking for. But you don’t have to settle for “just any” recruiting firm – and you shouldn’t stop looking until you find a recruiter who offers everything you want… Read More »
Legal support professionals face no shortage of advice on how to grow their careers. With so much information available, it’s easy to feel pulled in multiple directions – and even easier to lose sight of your passion. Yet passion is essential to career success. When you work in a role or an organization that specializes… Read More »
To qualify for work in law firms and legal departments, knowledge of the law and skill in research and drafting is a must. To advance your career or standout when applying for a new position, you’ll need to showcase your strongest “soft skills” as well as your hard qualifications. What Are Soft Skills? “Soft skills,”… Read More »
Receiving a job offer is a thrilling moment, as well as a vindication of your hard work on the job hunt. But simply receiving an offer doesn’t guarantee that this position or firm is the right fit for you. To evaluate and compare job offers effectively, it’s wise to devise a “litmus test” for job… Read More »
Finding a job in the legal field in Toronto can be a challenge, especially if you haven’t been on the job market recently. To pinpoint the best opportunities for your skills and career goals, you’ll need to connect with the right people and resources, put your best foot forward in your application and stand out… Read More »