On the Job

On the Job

Confessions of a Legal Recruiter: Counteroffers – Kiss Your Career Goodbye
Confessions of a Legal Recruiter: Counteroffers – Kiss Your Career Goodbye

It’s not just about the money, it’s the relationship. When it comes to counter offers, just say no,” says Shari Davidson, President On Balance Search.  

How to Make It: Choosing the Right Law Firm to Build Your Career
How to Make It: Choosing the Right Law Firm to Build Your Career

Many associates and recent law school graduates have found themselves making lateral moves between firms in the post-COVID world.

How to Navigate Post-Pandemic In-Person and Online Networking
How to Navigate Post-Pandemic In-Person and Online Networking

For those who feel intimidated by networking in-person after two years of remote work, simply showing up and staying flexible can help ease the transition back into face to face interaction, advises Jennifer Carter, an associate at Clark Hill.

Legal Search: Inflation, The New Normal, Not Really
Legal Search: Inflation, The New Normal, Not Really

Inflationary pressures are impacting the attorney job search.Despite a job market where there are nearly two job openings for every candidate, legal employment levels contracted by 5.1% in Q2 (Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2022). The legal field is experiencing a decline in employment levelsand unemployment rates.

Breaking Beyond Your Specialty Niche
Breaking Beyond Your Specialty Niche

Lawyers who have ambitions of broadening their expertise could advance in their careers by following a few simple tips, according to recruiter Mike Evers of Evers Legal.

The Job Change Roller Coaster
The Job Change Roller Coaster

Hang on! Leaving one job for another can bring up a roller-coaster of emotions. You are excitedabout your new, promising opportunity, but it’s also scary and unfamiliar. So, as you embark onthe job search process, expect both highs and lows, and embrace them as part of the journey.

From Cover Letters to LinkedIn Profile Pics, Here Are a Few Tips for GC Job-Seekers
From Cover Letters to LinkedIn Profile Pics, Here Are a Few Tips for GC Job-Seekers

Chief Legal Officer of Lexion Jessica Nguyen and legal recruiter Susan Tien have tips for attorneys seeking in-house jobs.

How to Make It: 5 Legal Careers for the Nonlawyer
How to Make It: 5 Legal Careers for the Nonlawyer

The thriving legal market can provide opportunities and lucrative careers for those without a law degree. The five most popular legal careers include: paralegals and legal assistants, compliance specialists, mediators, electronic discovery specialists and court reporters.