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How to Understand Your Legal Department’s ROI
Return on investment, or ROI, measures the impact of any business decision on the business’s bottom line. As with any part of a business, a
5 Ways to Make Your Job Descriptions More Appealing
In a tight job market, attorneys and other legal professionals’ attention is at a premium. Job-seekers may skim job postings, passing over solid descriptions of
Assigned Counsel Case Study: Meet Justine
Practicing law in the biotech industry presents a number of complex issues. New developments in biotech, the need for strong partnerships with other companies, and
9 Ways to Improve Your Team’s Decision Making Skills
To reach your law firm or legal department’s business objectives, placing one person in charge of decision-making isn’t enough. The organization needs each team member
The Manager’s Guide to Recruiting Attorneys in 2020
Shifting workforce demographics and rumors of an upcoming recession have injected a number of unpredictable variables into the hiring process for 2020. Corporate Legal Departments
Do You Know When It’s Time to Supplement With Temporary Attorneys?
Changes can sneak in on a legal team. Over time, the workload may increase, or key aspects of cases and issues may shift to overlap
Meet Jim: An Assigned Counsel Case Study
Everyone, including attorneys, has a life away from work. When that life goes as expected, we have time and mental energy to focus on our
4 Considerations for Setting Business Goals for 2020
With the year drawing to a close, it’s time to start defining business goals for 2020. Setting goals can clarify the nature and direction of
4 Questions to Ask When Your New Hire Isn’t Working Out
Sometimes, a new hire seems promising on paper and in the interview, but struggles on the job. When this happens, you may wonder whether you’ve
How Seasonal Temporary Attorneys Can Help Your Workplace
Whether it’s vacation time, cold and flu season, or a rush period for your practice, working with temporary attorneys can improve your workflow and reduce