The in-house counsel resume is key to getting traction in your job search. Making the transition from a law firm position to an in-house counsel position is not usually a quick and easy process! There is an abundance of qualified lawyers vying for every in-house position. Further, you are competing against lawyers who already have in-house experience, so your process can be more difficult.
If you are not getting the traction you want in your in-house search, start at the beginning by taking a look at your resume. Is your resume clearly explaining what you do? Does it illustrate the skills that will be transferable to an in-house position? Are there too many items left unsaid on your in-house counsel resume?
There are endless suggestions about how to improve your resume cosmetically, but I want you to focus first on the substance of your in-house counsel resume. What can you do to thoughtfully present your law firm experience on your resume to make you an attractive candidate for in-house positions?
