Recruiters do more than simply recommend you for a posted job opening or help you find a law firm or legal department looking for a support professional with your talents. They can also help you fine-tune your resume and prepare to give an outstanding interview. To get the most from your relationship with your recruiter,… Read More »
Job Search Tips & Tricks
4 Tips for Preparing for Salary Negotiations as a Legal Support Professional
“We’d like to offer you the job.” It’s the phrase every legal support job seeker wants to hear – but it also signals the beginning, not the end, of salary negotiations. When you prepare for salary negotiations, you arm yourself with the information you need to ensure that your compensation is competitive and that it… Read More »
How to Find the Best Legal Support Job in Toronto
Legal support staff play vital roles in law firms and legal departments throughout Toronto. If you’re seeking work in this field, you can shorten your time to landing a job and help yourself find the right professional “fit” by taking these steps: Connect with your professional network. By reaching out to your professional network, you… Read More »
4 Reasons You Need to Brush up on Your Public-Speaking Skills When Job Searching
In survey after survey, people rank “public speaking” as one of their top fears. But public speaking is a necessary skill – and one that can make or break your opportunities during the job search. Whether you decide to take a class, work with a friend, or simply practice in front of the mirror, brushing… Read More »
Decoding an Interviewer: 5 Things to Look For
All interviewers are looking for the right person for the job – but not all interviewers have great interviewing skills. Sometimes, an interviewer may not seem interested or may fail to adequately explain the position, the organization, or the reasons any candidate should love working for this law firm or legal department. You can’t control… Read More »
Why (And How!) To Market Your Skills in Your Career
When you’re looking for a new legal support position, your local job ads might offer a place to start – but simply searching the ads isn’t enough. By marketing your skills and capabilities strategically, you build your professional reputation, opening new career opportunities. You also position yourself to find a recruiter who “fits” your needs… Read More »
What Can A Legal Support Recruiter Do for Your Career?
When you are looking to advance your legal support career, partnering with a legal support recruiter can bring you better results. Recruiters have more industry expertise, more access, more experience and can do a better job than you can on your own. What Advantages Do Legal Support Recruiters Offer? Provide insight into local markets. An… Read More »
Five Strategies for Connecting With New Co-Workers
Congratulations! You’ve found the legal support position you’ve been looking for. Now it’s time to prepare for the first day on the job – and for your first introduction to your new co-workers. Your co-workers can become your strongest allies during your first few weeks and months on the job. They can answer your questions,… Read More »
Five Common Job Search Problems (And How to Overcome Them)
Most experienced job seekers know not to make the most obvious mistakes, like letting typos slide on a resume or pausing during an interview to take a phone call. But even experienced job seekers can make mistakes that may cost them a job offer. If you’re searching for a job in the legal support field,… Read More »
Law Clerk? How to Write a Resume That Will Get You Hired!
Law clerks and other legal support staff in Ontario put in years of schooling and considerable effort to develop and maintain their professional skills. When you’re looking for a position as a law clerk, you want your skills and knowledge to stand out to employers – not to be buried in awkward verbiage or lost… Read More »