4 Things Nobody Tells You About Applying for a Legal Support Position

When you’re seeking a new legal support job, you may find there is plenty of available opportunity, but there is also a lot of competition for the best positions. Here, were discuss tips and advice you may not have heard that will help you stand out to hiring managers, book interviews and get job offers.… Read More »

Want the Best Legal Support Job In Toronto? Work With the Best!

When you’re seeking a legal support job, chances are your dream position isn’t “whatever is available.” You want an organizational culture that supports your strengths, helps you improve your weaknesses, and allows you to thrive in your chosen career. The catch? Not every law firm or legal department offers the culture you need to succeed,… Read More »

Kent Legal Awarded Readers’ Choice Award by Canadian Lawyer Magazine for Legal Support Staffing

Kent Legal recently received a Readers’ Choice Award in staffing and outsourcing from Canadian Lawyer magazine. Now in their third year, the Readers’ Choice Awards allow Canadian Lawyer readers to vote for their most trusted vendors and suppliers in seven categories. Over 300 providers were listed on the ballot, which was distributed to over 2,000… Read More »

Being Resilient: How to Bounce Back After Missing out on a Great Job

Today’s legal support job market is more competitive than ever before. For every successful candidate, there might be several rejections. This is a fact of life when it comes to your search – however, it doesn’t make it any easier. It’s a Candidates’ Market Professionals who have avoided the job market for years are now… Read More »

Using Nonverbal Communication During an Interview to Leave a Lasting Impression

Much of what we wish to communicate is conveyed by what we say.  Even more is conveyed by what we don’t say. Like it or not, body language makes an immediate impression on others.  It can either emphasize or undermine our spoken or written statements, depending on whether it is in harmony with our words… Read More »

5 Ways to Get the Most From a Career Development Plan

Your career development plan provides a clear, orderly “road map” for reviewing where you currently are in your career, what you want to achieve, and how you plan to get there. Here are five ways to get the most from your career development plan as you create it: Start with the basics. What drives you?… Read More »

Legal Support Job Interview? 6 Tips to Help You Make a Great First Impression

Here it is: your interview with a great law firm or legal department for a position as a legal support professional.  Your job is to stand out from the crowd by demonstrating just how much you have to offer. When you’re out to make a great impression, it helps to start on the right foot. … Read More »

6 Habits to Adopt to Advance Your Legal Support Career

Everyone is busy. You have a lot to do, both in and out of the office, and it’s tempting to just put your head down and get your job done. But that’s not always the best practice. You need to step back and take some time to make sure you are thinking about the picture.… Read More »

5 Common Mistakes Legal Support Professionals Make When Job Searching

You put a great deal of effort into your job search – perhaps as much as you do when you’re working full time. And you want your job search to reflect your hard work by paying off with a great new legal support position. If you’re not using the best methods available to search, however,… 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 »