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"Preparing to Survive a Dead-End Job"

May 10, 2007

This LawJobs.com career advancement article is directed to associate attorneys, but I think the advice applies equally well to paralegals: "The harsh reality is that sometimes a job just doesn't work out. This can happen to anyone -- it often does. Recognizing the signs early on and being prepared for change are key elements necessary for a rapid recovery. "There are two entities that can determine whether one has landed in a dead-end job. The first is the firm that will not promote an associate -- for whatever reason. The second is the associate who is unhappy -- also for... Read more →

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Posted at 08:43 PM in Human resources, Job searches, Law firm staffing | | Comments (0)

"How to Treat the Touchy Colleague"

May 09, 2007

Ah, I'm sure every reader has run across such situations. Good news -- this Business Week article offers helpful advice: "Sometimes, even casual exchanges can set co-workers off. When you hit a nerve, learn from the experience instead of snapping back "It's pleasant to walk into the office on a sunny morning and hear 'Good morning!' from your cheerful co-workers. It's something else entirely to say 'Good morning' to a colleague and be met with 'Keep your good morning to yourself!' But that's what happened to a friend of mine at work not long ago. Talk about a hostile work... Read more →

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Posted at 10:36 AM in Human resources, Life-work balance, Managing people, Tips | | Comments (0)

"Some Job Hunters Are What They Post"

May 09, 2007

But you already know this, right? If not, I recommend reading this article from LawJobs.com very closely (particularly if you're looking for a new job): "Plug a prospective employee's name into Google or any other Internet search engine, and you might be surprised at what you find. Web pages may tell hiring attorneys that the person they just interviewed wrote for an undergraduate newspaper or belonged to a specific sorority, but the Web may also reveal the recent interviewee's drink of choice and dating status. "The advent of social networking Web sites such as MySpace, Facebook and Friendster have added... Read more →

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Posted at 06:58 AM in Careers, Human resources, Job searches, Law firm staffing, Privacy, Recruiting services, Web/Tech, Weblogs | | Comments (1)

"Quick naps do the job at this law firm"

Apr 23, 2007

Calling all workaholics! Be smart & take some time off for a rejuvenating nap..at work! "The Power Room at one Raleigh law office isn't a place where high-profile deals get done or important meetings occur. "It's for snoozing. "As workers log in longer hours, there is increasing interest in the revitalizing power of naps. One company in New York sells 20- minute sessions in nap pods. A recent study in Greece showed that regular naps can reduce the risk of heart attacks. "Honestly, who hasn't had stressful workdays when an afternoon siesta would have hit the spot? "Put the partners... Read more →

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Posted at 03:59 PM in Employment trends, Human resources, Law firm trends, Life-work balance, Productivity | | Comments (0)

"Male Paralegals: Is There Really a Glass Elevator?"

Apr 14, 2007

Very interesting question raised on LawCrossing. Diversity in the workplace is good, right? "It is not uncommon these days to see more men doing traditionally female jobs such as teaching preschool and kindergarten and working as librarians, legal assistants or paralegals, bank tellers, speech pathologists, secretaries, data-entry workers, nurses, or even maids. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, in 2005, 13.7% of paralegals were men. In 2004, the percentage was barely 11%. "Experts who study the labor market have hypothesized that an unstable job market may lead more males to seek employment in alternative careers. And does that come... Read more →

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Posted at 04:15 PM in Careers, Compensation trends, Discrimination, Employment trends, Human resources, Law firm staffing | | Comments (2)

"How to Command Respect through Body Language"

Apr 12, 2007

Really long list -- 101 bullets! -- of sometimes obvious, but mostly helpful, tips for improving how people respond to you: "Some people are the center of attention wherever they go. They’re not glamorous movie stars, just ordinary people with excellent command over their body language. Here are some pointers to help you emulate these confident people and command respect from those around you. [snip] "1. Stand tall, even if you’re the shortest person in the room. Keeping your shoulders pushed back will lend you an air of confidence. [snip] "14. If you wear glasses, don’t look over the rim.... Read more →

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Posted at 07:20 AM in Customer (client) service, Human resources, Tips | | Comments (0)

"Is Software the Key to Streamlining HR?"

Apr 10, 2007

This Legal Technology article describes the HR challenges in law firms & how various software options makes them manageable. [2nd paragraph links from original text]: "Managing human resources is one of the most labor-intensive processes at a law firm. Keeping track of payroll, benefits, leave time and lots of other information is time-consuming and costly. Fortunately, there is plenty of software -- both commercial and homegrown --that can help firms automate many HR functions. Firms that are using these tools are seeing benefits, such as cost savings and increased efficiency. BINGHAM MCCUTCHEN "Bingham McCutchen, with nine U.S. offices and three... Read more →

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Posted at 11:04 AM in Human resources, Law firm management, Office management, Software | | Comments (0)

"Make the right hire: use an employment agency"

Apr 08, 2007

Helpful, if somewhat obvious, restatement of advice to law firms from Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly: "We’ve emphasized before that even the smallest practices benefit from hiring the right administrative help to free up attorney time for practicing law and winning new clients. "However, the hiring process in itself is complex and time consuming. That’s why it makes sense for most small and mid-sized law firms to use employment agencies in filling staff positions. "Lawyers consider themselves great judges of character, but the hiring process requires far more specialized resources to be done effectively. Employment agencies have the knowledge and skills at... Read more →

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Posted at 04:53 PM in Human resources, Law firm recruiting, Law firm staffing, Office management, Recruiting services | | Comments (0)

Best Jobs for Part-Time Paralegals?

Apr 03, 2007

Inspired by this post to Legal Blog Watch by Robert J. Ambrogi [links below in original post]: "If you know you want to work part time as a lawyer, which fields of law or types of jobs are best for you? At the blog Concurring Opinions, William & Mary law professor Nate Oman recounts that a student recently came to him with this question and, 'I am embarrassed to say I don't know the answer.' The student explained that she would like to work full time for a few years after law school, then pull back to fewer hours. "Not... Read more →

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Posted at 03:38 PM in Careers, Employment trends, Human resources, Law firm staffing, Life-work balance, Weblogs | | Comments (0)

"Survey: Admin. assistants important"

Mar 16, 2007

Okay, that's the good news. The bad? In this article, paralegals are equated with administrative assistants: "Eighty-five percent of U.S. executives believe their administrative assistants are important to their success, a nationwide staffing-service survey says. "Of 150 senior executives at the nation's 1,000 largest companies surveyed, 48 percent said their administrative assistant's role was very important to their success, the OfficeTeam survey said. [snip] "OfficeTeam noted Administrative Professionals Week would be observed in the United States April 22-28. Many executives that week recognize the work of clerical employees such as administrative assistants, receptionists, paralegals and others." Read more →

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Posted at 02:54 PM in Employment trends, Human resources, Legal secretaries, Paralegal utilization | | Comments (0)

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