The Partners Post
Legal placement industry news and opinion from The Partners Group team.
The Partners Post
March 04, 2021
Law Firm Associates Making Lateral Moves
Many junior-to-mid-level law firm associates think about making a lateral move to another firm for a variety of reasons and are often bombarded with calls and emails about different opportunities. When is it time to listen? Here are six things to consider when contemplating a transition:
PROFESSIONAL RELATIONSHIPS
It is never a bad thing to expand horizons, … Read More ›
March 02, 2020
Do Something in 2020
Already nearing a quarter of a way through 2020 and your New Year’s resolution of “search for a new job” feels extremely overwhelming. Getting a resume together, getting on-line to search for opportunities…NETWORKING?! Ugh. All of your least favorite things jumbled into one. Pffft. “I’ll wait until next year” and other excuses you used in … Read More ›
April 12, 2019
Doing the Right Thing Enhances & Solidifies Long-Term Business Relationships
I’m an experienced attorney recruiter, and a few weeks ago I received this email from a senior Shareholder I know at a long-standing law firm client: “Hello, can I get you out to lunch?” This surprised me a bit, because it’s unusual for a partner to initiate a lunch unless they’re telling me they want … Read More ›
July 12, 2018
Lawyers: Leveraging an On-Line Presence for Business Development in 2018
If you’re still using that book with a primary color in the name (hint: it’s not red or blue) to advertise your legal skills and expertise, you may want to rethink your business development and marketing strategy. Gone are the days of rotary club lunch intros, martini lunches (bummer!), and chamber of commerce referrals. The … Read More ›
May 02, 2017
The Big Decision: In-House vs. Law Firm
The great debate of many attorneys, as they make their way down their career path, is to decide if they will stay at their law firm or make the leap to an in-house role. There are a variety of factors to think about when considering the transition:
Timing: Am I truly ready to make the move? Do … Read More ›