If you are interviewing for in-house counsel jobs, compensation questions will inevitably arise during the interview process. How do you handle compensation questions? Listen to what the attorney search consultants at Grayson Allen have to say…
Unlike healthcare or higher education costs, the lawyer population increases at a more measured, healthy pace. For those who thought there were millions of swarming attorneys, these numbers should put your fears to rest. Will…
A legal recruiter’s first impression of you might be your social profiles. So, if you are in the market for a new in-house counsel job, or just passively interested and willing to listen, do yourself…
Lawyers bragging at work? Pshaw! Maybe in BigLaw, but never in the collegial in-house environment. Alright, in-housers, if you insist on bragging at work, here is how to do it the right way. Just don’t…
Being too aggressive in this legal job market can backfire, as The Lawyer Whisperer points out in a recent column. Candidates for legal jobs have to strike a balance between being earnest and overwhelming, and…
If you have no in-house experience, landing an in-house counsel job can be more challenging. Fortunately, the Lawyer Whisperer has some suggestions for persuading an employer that you are an attractive candidate despite having no…
Avoid burnout in a law department? Pshaw. Most law firm associates think of in-house life as Sunshine, rainbows and the occasional Unicorn. The reality is that most in-house counsel work as hard, if not harder,…
For in-house counsel, negotiation is part of your essential skill-set. Everyone has their own favorite negotiation skills and tactics. Here are some of the most important negotiation skills according to a business coach with decades…
Our friends across the pond prefer legal advice from humans, rather than robots. If this holds up globally, perhaps the robopocalypse that is rocking industries will have a softer touch on the legal profession and…
Are you considering going in-house as a litigator? Read this insightful piece by Melissa Peters of Princeton Legal Search Group, who gives guidance on what can give you an advantage and best utilize your litigation…