Hiring and retaining legal professionals with the right skills, relevant experience, and a positive attitude can determine the long-term success of a law firm. Whether your firm is seeking a seasoned attorney or paralegal, securing candidates is a process that requires significant time and effort. With competition for talent increasing across all industries, implementing a …
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 …
Achieving gender diversity at all levels of the legal field is essential for creating an equitable and prosperous law firm. The advantages of gender-diverse associates, management, and board members cannot be ignored in the hyper-competitive law industry. Research shows that gender-diverse law firms achieve 10% higher client spending and are 15% more likely to earn …
As the new year begins, law firms are still reeling from a skilled worker shortage brought on by a strong economy, the lasting effects of pandemic layoffs, and the great resignation. In May 2021, there were 8,268 open positions for lawyers across the United States, a 150% increase from early 2020. This is not surprising …
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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With changes brought on by the 2020 pandemic, the legal industry, like many others, went into crisis management mode. Law firms and legal departments furloughed key workers while often also downsizing other personnel. Now, as industry slowly emerges from the pandemic, the practice of law (especially in Texas), has emerged arguably busier than ever. With …
As 2020 comes to a close, law firms are anxiously trying to strategize for the coming year. The legal industry will continue to be dominated by issues brought on by the pandemic, the election, and uncertainty in the economy. Here are some practice areas where legal experts predict growth in 2021 and beyond: Labor …
Summer has arrived and the end of Q2 approaches. People are slowly returning to newly reopened workplaces. Law firms are no exception. While safety protocols have changed to embrace social/work distancing, strategic business planning has some of our clients gaining real momentum into Q3. These last few weeks, we have had meaningful conversations with known law firm …
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2019 is shaping up to be a solid year for law firms, according to midyear reports compiled by Wells Fargo, Thomson Reuters, and Citi Private Bank. Here are some 2019 law firm HR trends that will likely carry into 2020: Firm Challenges The Multi-Generational Workforce – Today the typical law firm has four generations of employees. …