In a legal department, the work is never done. When pressing issues are addressed, there are emerging and “sleeping” issues to contend with. As a result, the question of productivity and efficiency looms. How can a legal department get more done in less time – and ensure everyone is focusing on the most important matters?… Read More »
Management & HR
How to (Professionally) Handle a Difficult Team Member
Legal support professionals need strong teamwork skills. On any project, they may consult both with other legal support staff and lawyers within their firm or department. They may also need to reach out to professionals in other fields, such as accountants, surveyors, or medical experts. Teamwork is key, and one difficult team member can make… Read More »
Outdated Management Advice to Abandon
Studies of human behavior in the workplace have exploded in recent decades, which means that much of the management advice our parents grew up using is outdated – and in some cases, actually harmful to productivity and motivation. Here are some of the “worst offenders” and how to replace them with tools that work: “To… Read More »
Not All Recruiters Are Created Equal: 5 Traits to Look for in a Legal Support Recruiting Firm
Partnering with a staffing firm can pay off – but only if you partner with the right staffing firm. When you choose the right recruiter, they become an ally and a resource who can help you hire more efficiently, find better candidates, and reach your long-term organizational goals. Here are five traits to look for… Read More »
Common Job Offer Mistakes to Avoid Making
A job offer is never a decision made lightly. By the time you are ready to extend an offer to your top candidate, you’ve put in numerous hours and a great deal of thought. You’ve focused hard on the candidate search and made certain that this is the top contender in the field for the… Read More »
Evaluating Your Legal Support Staffing Outcomes
You’ve changed your hiring methods, found some good people and supported them as they lent their productive skill to your team. Mission accomplished, right? Not so fast. Without evaluation and feedback, it can be nearly impossible to tell where your staffing and hiring initiatives have actually improved – and where you’re still wasting time and… Read More »
Starting a New Legal Support Job? 5 Tips for Making the Most of the Onboarding Process
You’ve found a great employer and landed the job. Congratulations! Now it’s time to hit the ground running by making the most of your new employer’s onboarding process. Here’s how:… Read More »
Making the Most of Exit Interviews
When a legal support professional leaves, it’s natural to wonder “Why?” And it is vital to ask. Exit interviews can be a powerful tool for determining why good people leave, identifying the weaknesses in your current structure, and addressing them in the hiring process for the person’s replacement. Here’s how to make the most of… Read More »
6 Ways to Take Control of Your Work Life Balance
Maintaining a work-life balance in the legal field can be tough. Deadlines are an everyday reality, clients need your time and attention, and there is always one more thing you could strike off the to-do list before going to bed for the night. But if you don’t find a good work-life balance, your quality of… Read More »
Hate Negotiating When Hiring Legal Support Professionals? We Can Help
Negotiating with top talent can be the toughest part of the hiring process – but it doesn’t have to be. When you work with an experienced staffing firm, your recruiter can take on many of the tasks involved in the negotiating process, forging a smoother path from “I think this person will be a good… Read More »