Going to law school is a significant commitment. Before you even get accepted to a law school, you spend months, or even years, preparing to take the LSAT. Once that’s completed, the application process starts. Once you select your school you often only have a couple of months to make all of your arrangements in…
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24/7 Availability – How Can You Balance Your Legal Job and Personal Time?
Since the invention of the Blackberry in the 90s, work/life balance took a turn in the American workplace. Today, more people are trying hard to recover the idea that work and personal life should exhibit themselves in separate spaces. With a career path as demanding as your legal job, how can you be sure to…
A Guide to Determining If a New Company Is the Right Fit for You
When you’re looking for your next legal job, it’s important you take everything into consideration before making a decision. Not only do you need to be comfortable with the work you’ll be doing and the overall corporate culture, but there are details beyond simply saying yes that might come into play in the future. Do…
What Did We Learn from the 2018 CLOC Conference?
Held at the beautiful Bellagio in Las Vegas, NV, the Corporate Legal Operations Consortium’s annual Institute is a massive gathering of legal professionals from across the world. Specifically, the event focuses on optimizing the delivery of legal services to corporations and businesses. Over the years the CLOC has become a large, inclusive, and open community…
More Companies Are Hiring In-House Lawyers. Should You Make This Career Move?
Did you know that more companies are hiring in-house lawyers? Before you decide to go out on your own or become a contractor or consultant, you might want to consider expanding your job search to corporate offices of non-legal companies who may be in the market for an in-house lawyer. Is this the right career…
2018 Salary Trends for the Legal Industry in Washington DC
2018 is expected to be a stood and stable year for legal professionals and their salaries. So what can you expect in Washington DC? There will especially be a need for lawyers with backgrounds in high growth industries, such as data privacy or housing. Professionals with at least 3 years of experience will be in…
Developing a Relationship with a Legal Recruiter Saves Your Firm Time and Money
Working with a staffing agency that specializes in legal placements can save your firm time and money. But how? What do you need to know about working with a staffing partner to help your law firm succeed and thrive in 2018? If there is a big project that comes up unexpectedly, what is the best…
What Are the Skills and Responsibilities of a Patent Docket Specialist?
Patents are a significant aspect of the U.S. legal system, and the lawyers who specialize in patent law require trained assistants to help them with the day-to-day process. This is where the role of a Patent Docket Specialist comes in. Patent docketing is a method for tracking and managing applications for patents. There are exceptional…
Pro Bono Work Helps a Paralegal’s Career
Can pro bono work help your paralegal staff and their career development? Not only can it improve their experience, but it can be an important part of your community outreach program. The National Federation of Paralegal Associations actually includes a requirement that each of their paralegal members contribute at least 24 hours of pro bono…
Project Management Software Increases Billable Hours
Law firms, like many other client services industries, rely on billable hours to ensure they are being paid for the work they’ve done. But everyone understands that the billable hours aren’t always a reflection of the actual hours worked by all of your employees across the board. So how can you make sure your billable…