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Attorney Salary Guide (2016)

Recently, Robert Half published its 2016 Salary Guide for the Legal Field. It describes hiring trends and sets forth salary ranges for attorneys with a range of experience at firms and companies …

Valuable Recommendations on Leadership

Part of our core focus is coaching attorneys to develop the requisite skills to advance in their firms, particularly with respect to leadership. Daniel Goleman, author of “Leadership: The Power …

To Do or Not to Do? Send Thank You Notes After an Interview

After an interview, applicants often ask whether they should send a thank you note to the person(s) with whom they interviewed and, if so, whether they should email it or …

Resume Fonts and Font Size

Having seen thousands of resumes over the years, we are experts in crafting marketing materials that stand out. Your resume is the most important branding pieces in your job search …

To Do or Not to Do? Cover Letters

More often than not, job applicants find writing cover letters to be time consuming and question whether they are necessary. Do hiring managers actually read them? Too many end up …

Tips to Stand Apart from Your Associate Class

Generally speaking, attorneys are extremely busy at work. Occasionally, a deal ceases to move forward or a case settles or is stayed. How do you make the most of these …

How to Leave a Lasting Impression at an Interview?

We often advise our clients that interviewing may, on many levels, be likened to dating; and, to be extremely forward-looking and likable. We coach attorneys on how best to approach …

What Writing Sample Should I Use?

We are often asked for guidance on how to choose a writing sample for a potential employer, such as a law firm, government agency, advocacy group, etc. These potential employers …

Junior Associate Corner: Enhance Your Reputation Through Your Verbal Communications

This is our second of two posts addressing communications. All too often junior associates undermine their reputation through timid or unclear voicemail messages, or by delivering poorly thought out answers …

Junior Associate Corner: Enhance Your Reputation Through Your Written Communications

In order to solidify their place within their firms, young attorneys need to focus on building positive reputations early on. Communication can form the cornerstone of that reputation so it …