Job Seekers

The thriving legal market can provide opportunities and lucrative careers for those without a law degree. The five most popular legal careers include: paralegals and legal assistants, compliance specialists, mediators, electronic discovery specialists and court reporters.

Chief Legal Officer of Lexion Jessica Nguyen and legal recruiter Susan Tien have tips for attorneys seeking in-house jobs.

Hang on! Leaving one job for another can bring up a roller-coaster of emotions. You are excitedabout your new, promising opportunity, but it’s also scary and unfamiliar. So, as you embark onthe job search process, expect both highs and lows, and embrace them as part of the journey.

Lawyers who have ambitions of broadening their expertise could advance in their careers by following a few simple tips, according to recruiter Mike Evers of Evers Legal.

Inflationary pressures are impacting the attorney job search.Despite a job market where there are nearly two job openings for every candidate, legal employment levels contracted by 5.1% in Q2 (Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2022). The legal field is experiencing a decline in employment levelsand unemployment rates.

For those who feel intimidated by networking in-person after two years of remote work, simply showing up and staying flexible can help ease the transition back into face to face interaction, advises Jennifer Carter, an associate at Clark Hill.

Many associates and recent law school graduates have found themselves making lateral moves between firms in the post-COVID world.

It’s not just about the money, it’s the relationship. When it comes to counter offers, just say no,” says Shari Davidson, President On Balance Search.  

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Wanting to explore how law practice could differ outside the traditional mold, Luis Salazar left big law and founded Salazar Law in Miami in 2012.