Does the Fact That I’ve Changed Law Firms a Couple Times Already Affect My Chances of Being Able to Lateral to a New One Now?
Answer:Yes, the number of times you have moved can certainly affect how viable of a lateral candidate you are...
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Senior Litigation Paralegal Beth King Reflects on a Long and Rewarding Career
Professional Overview Beth L. King, RP, serves as a senior litigation paralegal at Vestas-American Wind...
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Do I Have to Reveal My Current Salary to a Firm with Whom I Am Interviewing?
Answer: You don’t have to, but it is recommended to do so if asked, for the obvious reason that you don’t...
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Well-known Paralegal Tina Keller Reflects on a Long and Rewarding Career with Sacramento County District Attorney's Office
Professional Overview Tina M. Keller, ACP, serves as a litigation paralegal for Sacramento County District...
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Clearspire’s Revolutionary Journey from a Virtual Law Firm to a Legal Services Company
Clearspire, the virtual law firm that made headlines last year with its revolutionary moves of opening...
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Is it a good idea to list "X" on my resume interests section?
Answer: The “Interests” or “Activities” section on a resume serves a couple important functions, the...
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Can I count alternative portable business with my regular portable business?
Answer: The short answer is “yes.”For background, see my prior article on “Calculating Portable...
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I got laid off and am willing to work anywhere. Why aren't firms considering me?
Answer: Think of finding your ideal job a little like finding a mate. If you are willing to go just...
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Well-known Pennsylvania Paralegal Robert S. Hrouda Reflects on a Long and Rewarding Career
Professional Overview Robert S. Hrouda, RP, serves as a litigation paralegal for Hangley Aronchick Segal...
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Should I look for other opportunities if my firm recently laid off staff?
Answer: Put simply, yes. Looking into other possibilities is certainly not an overreaction to this...
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Well-known Tennessee Paralegal Andrea Schultz Reflects on a Long and Rewarding Career
Professional Overview Andrea Schultz, CP, serves as a paralegal at Rice, Amundsen, & Caperton, PLLC, in...
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Well-known Pennsylvania Paralegal Rebecca J. Buttorff Reflects on a Long and Rewarding Career
Professional Overview Rebecca J. Buttorff, RP, Pa.C.P., serves as a senior civil litigation paralegal for...
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What's your advice on trying out another practice area in my current law firm?
Answer: Before I get to whether you have to leave your firm, I want you to ask yourself why you work in the...
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What qualifies as "reasonable" travel expenses when asking for reimbursement?
Answer: Although circumstances will differ from situation to situation, as a general rule of thumb...
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Will I Be Happier at Another Firm, or Are They All Just Basically the Same?
Answer: Just as corporations are not all alike, neither are law firms. There are obvious differences in...
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Well-known Paralegal Nancy L. Jordahl Reflects on a Long and Rewarding Career
Professional Overview Nancy L. Jordahl ACP, FRP, FCP, serves as a paralegal at Rumberger, Kirk & Caldwell,...
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I've Done IP Litigation - Why Won't Firms Look at Me for IP Positions?
Answer: I get a lot of inquiries from attorneys who are trying to make a lateral move to an IP group, and...
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I have an offer from a competing firm, so should I accept my current firm's counteroffer?
Answer: (PART I) No, you should not. Also, while this essay uses an example of an associate, the advice is...
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Well-known Paralegal Cheryl J. Nodarse Reflects on a Long and Rewarding Career
Professional Overview Cheryl J. Nodarse serves as a paralegal for The Hubbard Law Firm, P.C., in Lansing,...
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What factors should I consider when thinking of moving from a big downtown firm to a smaller one?
Answer: I talk to many associates in large cities who have to commute long distances in order to reach...
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When relocating, should I wait until I pass the California bar before I apply for positions there?
Answer: It’s terrific that you recognize that the California Bar is so important to firms in this state....
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When asked about "salary expectations" in an interview how should I respond?
Answer: You should not beat yourself up for flubbing the question. It is a very hard question, especially...
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Are there lateral opportunities for a Non-equity Tax Partner without portable business?
Answer: The answer to this question depends on a number of factors, including your area(s) of tax...
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After giving notice, what should be done to wrap things up at my current firm?
Answer: It’s great that your firm is giving you two weeks to wind everything down. This is a period of...
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What Should I Do If I Don't Hear Back After A Good Interview?
Answer: As frustrating as it is to not hear back from a potential employer, you are not alone.It is very...
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How can I look for a job without burning bridges with my current employer?
Answer: It is very difficult to look for a new position while you are employed. However, the vast majority...
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Is a phone or video interview less important than an in-person one?
Answer: Absolutely not, and in today's hyper competitive legal market, any interview request you receive...
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How soon should I start my lateral job search?
Answer: Thank you for your question. The short answer is "No! You can start looking right away!" As you may...
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What questions should I ask during an interview?
What questions should I ask during an interview?
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Navigating your Job Search through the Holidays
Answer: I know that it's tempting to take the holidays off from your job search, but in reality this can be...
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