As 2022 comes to a close, law firms are examining their staffing needs for the coming year. The past year has been tumultuous, with low unemployment, high inflation, and the lingering effects of the Great Resignation hindering law office recruitment efforts. With evolving workplace needs and changing employment prospects, all law firms should formulate a strategic …
The rise of corporate litigation, stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic, created a corporate law attorney shortage in the U.S. This shortage is more significant in Texas because several big corporations now call the state home. With many law offices and in-house corporate attorney positions available, businesses are looking for qualified candidates. Explore the corporate law …
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Personal branding can help you in many ways if you are seeking a new job. What is a Personal Brand? In legal circles, everyone knows that there are lawyers whose reputations precede them: the attorney known for complex energy litigation, the must-have mediator for a construction matter or the fierce trial lawyer in the tan …
Are you planning to grow your legal staffing team? Here are a few options to consider. Achieving sustainable growth in a shifting legal market is one of the biggest challenges faced by firm management. Some law firms increase the headcount in their practice groups to attract more clients. Other firms secure new clients before hiring …
One missed call from a legal recruiter could be costing you money! The phone rings, you answer and it’s a legal recruiter…UGH! You are so busy – but, if your first reaction is to end the call. STOP AND THINK ABOUT IT. Good recruiters are your spotlights onto the marketplace, they are loaded with information and that information costs you nothing! Even if …
Are you growing your staff in 2018? Here are a few hiring tips. In the coming year, successful law firms will further experiment and innovate to add depth to their practices, develop more profit centers, and deliver cost-effective service to clients. Legal recruiting in this competitive market is challenging, but doable, with the right recruiting …
Are you looking to boost your firm’s productivity in 2018? Here are a few easy ways. In today’s competitive market, law firms have learned to work harder for every dollar they earn. Most firms have already cut costs and diversified services to improve profitability. Maximizing productivity on every level is another way to streamline operations …
In just a few weeks we will begin 2018. How are you preparing your law firm? As the year winds down, many law firm partners and management teams are gearing up for 2018. Just as we make New Year’s resolutions to improve our personal lives, management can identify resolutions that the organization should embrace professionally. …
Does your firm have a disaster and recovery plan? Here are some items to consider including in your plan. In the wake of Hurricane Harvey, many business owners have reopened their doors and are attempting to resume normal business operations. However, considering the tremendous impact that the event had in our region, it is probably …
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Mid-sized law firms are getting squeezed by these external and internal factors. Sustaining a successful mid-size law firm in today’s legal market is challenging. In 2016, many mid-sized firms decreased in size, became unstable or simply dissolved. Surviving firms in this category realized only a minuscule increase in gross revenue. The most recent Am Law …