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New Survey Says Paralegal Position Perfect for Introverts - Huh????

Jul 12, 2011

I've heard everything now. According to an aol article (yes, aol.com), about the top ten positions perfect for introverts, the paralegal position is right up there with graphic artist and civil engineer. Huh???? Here is what the article states: "As an introvert, finding a position where you can really shine while working on individual projects can seem challenging. But with some research, you'll find plenty of positions where your skills and personal contributions are valued. Many jobs include opportunities for some teamwork as well as the kind of independent work that allows introverts to recharge. No matter which industry you... Read more →

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Posted at 11:43 AM in Careers, Life-work balance, Surveys | | Comments (2)

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"Job satisfaction is high in the paralegal field"

May 30, 2007

Another gem of an article from LawCrossing which reports very good news for paralegals: "Many paralegals entering the workforce these days have high expectations. Steady salary increases, expanded workplace challenges, and broad benefits packages all contribute to robust paralegal employment opportunities and job satisfaction. "The paralegal profession is hailed as being one of the fastest-growing industries of the 2000s, and according to an NFPA compensation and benefits survey, paralegals seem to enjoy their work. Nearly half of those surveyed rated their job satisfaction as high or very high. Only a small number (10%) of paralegals rated their job satisfaction as... Read more →

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Posted at 07:02 PM in Careers, Compensation trends, Paralegal compensation, Surveys | | Comments (0)

"Law firms looking for help"

May 20, 2007

Good news for job-hunting paralegals in this Philadelphia news article which cites a Robert Half Legal survey: "Despite the old joke asking what 1 million lawyers at the bottom of the ocean represent (answer: a good start), a recent national survey found that law firms and corporate legal departments actually need more attorneys. "California-based staffing service Robert Half Legal recently found 94 percent of the 300 U.S. and Canadian lawyers they surveyed said the size of their companies will stay the same or increase in the next 12 months. Almost half plan to hire additional lawyers, paralegals or other professionals.... Read more →

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Posted at 02:36 PM in Careers, Job searches, Law firm recruiting, Law firm staffing, Surveys, Temporary staffing | | Comments (0)

"Nearly Half of Law Offices Plan Staff Additions in Next 12 Months"

Apr 26, 2007

Great news! Particularly for "Litigation, Corporate Governance Experiencing Most Growth": "Law firms and corporate legal departments will be adding to their teams in the year ahead, a new survey [by Robert Half Legal] shows. Forty-seven percent of attorneys polled said they plan to hire personnel in the next 12 months; just 2 percent of respondents anticipate staff reductions. Litigation, corporate governance and intellectual property were identified as the areas of law expected to experience the most growth. [snip] "Lawyers were asked, "Do you expect the number of lawyers employed with your law firm/corporate legal department to increase, stay the same... Read more →

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Posted at 05:24 PM in Careers, Job searches, Law firm staffing, Recruiting services, Surveys | | Comments (0)

Top U.S. Law Schools

Apr 01, 2007

See the online list of top law schools compiled by U.S. News & World Report. Also see the complete A-Z list. Of course, you'll get more info in the complete 2008 guide to U.S. law schools: Premium Online Edition Exclusive Rankings: All 191 law schools School Directory: The latest info on graduates' career prospects, starting salaries, admissions, and much more! Advanced Search: Custom searches, personalized results Read more →

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Posted at 06:26 PM in Surveys | | Comments (0)

"Chief Legal Officers Poised to Increase Use of Outside Counsel"

Mar 01, 2007

Good news that should mean more jobs for paralegals: "More than 25 percent of in- house law department leaders indicated that they will increase their use of outside counsel in the coming year, according to the Association of Corporate Counsel's 2006 Chief Legal Officer Survey [PDF]. "This is a significant increase from 2005 when only 16 percent of respondents anticipated an increase in the use of outside counsel and it is the highest response since the 2001 survey." Read more →

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Posted at 09:04 PM in Associations, Careers, Corporate law departments, Surveys | | Comments (0)

Five Law Firms Make 'Best Companies' List

Jan 09, 2007

No, really, it's true! "Five law firms made Fortune magazine's list this year of the best 100 employers to work for -- one less than last year. "Alston & Bird, Arnold & Porter, Nixon Peabody, Perkins Coie and Bingham McCutchen held their ground. But Morrison & Foerster, the only California-based firm to make the 2006 list, dropped off the chart. "'It's a brisk competition,' said Keith Wetmore, MoFo's chairman. 'We find engaging in the competition improves our workplace policies because we can see where we don't rate as well.'" Read more →

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Posted at 04:31 PM in Employment trends, Law firm management, Law firm trends, Surveys | | Comments (0)

Fulbright's Third Annual Litigation Trend Survey Findings

Jan 08, 2007

Very interesting survey about litigation trends in the U.S. Number of lawsuits...ouch! "Here's a sample of the findings: Large U.S. companies face an average of 305 pending lawsuits. For the largest U.S. companies, those with $1 billion or more in annual gross revenue, the number of lawsuits soared to 556 cases, with an average of 50 new disputes emerging each year for close to half of them." Tip of the hat to Law Librarian Blog for this info. Read more →

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Posted at 07:59 PM in Law firm trends, Lawsuit, Litigation, Surveys | | Comments (0)

"Top Ten Tips for Effective Utilization of Paralegals"

Dec 13, 2006

Seems like a good article to put here....right after that "lawyers resolve paralegal priorities among yourselves" post: "Paralegals have been part of the legal profession for roughly 30 years. When utilized correctly [PDF], they are a significant benefit to a law firm or law department and its clients because they are able to handle both routine and sophisticated legal tasks that do not require a lawyer but cannot be performed by secretaries or other administrative personnel who lack the time, skills or education. "Failure to utilize paralegals effectively results in a host of problems for a law firm or a... Read more →

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Posted at 02:15 PM in Law firm management, Paralegal utilization, Paralegal-lawyer partnership, Surveys | | Comments (1)

Survey: IP & M&A Still Hot Areas

Dec 06, 2006

Good to know where law client needs (& $$$) are headed: "Intellectual property as well as mergers and acquisitions are still red-hot practice areas, while insurance coverage and environmental law are cooling off, according to legal consultant Robert Denney's 18th annual 'What's Hot and What's Not in the Legal Profession' report. "In addition, Denney said that interest in the Latin American legal market [PDF] is growing, and Chicago and Las Vegas are the U.S. cities now attracting the attention of law firms. "The report compiled lists of trends in the profession in areas of business development, marketing, practice growth, mergers... Read more →

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Posted at 10:52 AM in Business development, Law firm trends, Specialization, Surveys | | Comments (0)