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The New Normal: Remote Work
Corporate leaders have entered a new era of determining service delivery methods to clients. Historically, strategic planning of this nature included resource evaluation, budget considerations
Assigned Counsel Case Study: Meet Melissa
Recently, Assigned Counsel was contacted by one of our clients, a telecom company. Our client needed a senior-level attorney with experience in contract drafting and
General Counsel Tips to Manage Temporary Attorneys
When you work with a temporary attorney, your team gains the experience of a lawyer who can help them understand unusual legal issues, meet key
What Recruiters Look For In A Resume
by Debra Vinikour, Senior Recruiting Attorney Candidates and recruiters have a shared goal: candidates want the opportunity to be considered for a position, and recruiters
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