The lateral attorney market is hotter than ever and, despite offering huge salaries and bonuses plus sometimes almost astronomical signing bonuses, legal employers scramble to fill their openings. Dollar numbers are easy for competitors to match or outmatch; therefore, that strategy provides no real advantage. Organizations must find other ways to differentiate themselves to both…
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Exit interviews reveal why people leave their jobs; stay interviews identify why they stay—which may be even more important for retaining your professionals during the Great Resignation. As part of the hiring process, most employers focus on assessing how well a candidate fits with the firm’s culture and mission. Once hired, performance reviews focus on…
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California’s thriving media, biomedical, and technology industries, as well as its Pacific Rim location, beautiful beaches and mountains, and relaxed lifestyle all make the Golden State a particularly attractive destination for law firm expansion. Despite the most recent census showing slower population growth in California, the state still represents a huge portion of the American…
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When hunting for your next career move, you should consider multiple opportunities in order to choose the right one. But how candid should you be when prospective employer asks if you are interviewing elsewhere? The good news: If you’re asked that question, the interviewer likely is signaling a strong interest in hiring you. Otherwise, they…
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There is more to California than Hollywood, Disneyland, and the beach. If you’re considering relocating to the Golden State, the following is a thumbnail sketch of the economy, demographics, culture, and lifestyle. Economy The state of California contributed more to the United States’ gross domestic product in 2020 than any other state in the country.Moreover,…
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Money shouldn’t be the primary motive for a career move, but it’s an important factor. In a down market, lawyers have little bargaining power; but in good times, law firms compete financially for the best and the brightest. Historically, elite New York law firms led the pack in associate salary increases, and other firms struggled…
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Is the hot job market finally forcing law firms to look beyond the pedigree? The legal profession is experiencing the hottest job market in years. After putting a temporary hiring freeze on lawyers at the onset of the pandemic, law firms are trying to catch up. Business is booming and, to fill the pent-up demand,…
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“The Cavalry Isn’t Coming.” Those words caught my attention when uttered by a panelist during one of the innumerable Zoom programs I attended while working from home during the pandemic. Her message was that, unlike in the classic Western where the Cavalry swoops in to save the day, when it comes to your career, you…
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Hang on! Leaving one job for another can bring up a roller-coaster of emotions. You are excited about your new, promising opportunity, but it’s also scary and unfamiliar. So, as you embark on the job search process, expect both highs and lows, and embrace them as part of the journey. The Lows Leaving your current job…
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ESG stands for Environmental, Social, and Governance, three central factors measuring the sustainability and societal impact of an investment, company, or business. It is not a new investment strategy but, with the racial and political unrest sparked by the events of 2020 and the worsening climate crisis, more companies realize the benefits of publicly stating ESG goals. As…
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