7 Simple Ways to Improve Your Interview Presence

Learning to make a great impression in an interview is one of the best things you can do for your career. You may bring experience, training and great references to the table, but as important as those are, they can’t save you if you don’t seem likeable, confident and professional in the interview. Here are… 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 »

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 »

Legal Support Professional? Why You Need to Brush Up On Your IT Skills

The legal profession is notorious when it comes to slow adoption of new technologies. In many law firms and corporate legal departments, legal support staff lead the way in the adoption and use of technology, finding it essential for the research, writing, and case management work they do. If the legal field tends to be… Read More »