Beyond the Resume: Why LAWCLERK’s Robust Associate Profiles Give You the Hiring Edge
If you are a managing partner or law firm administrator responsible for hiring associate-level attorneys, you already know the uncomfortable truth: there is no surplus of unemployed lawyers waiting for your job posting. When caseload spikes or a key lawyer leaves, you do not get unlimited runway to “figure it out.” Every week spent on […]
Part-Time & Remote Legal Jobs: A Close Look At Their Benefits, Case Study, And Their Future
It’s time to talk about the benefits of remote and part-time legal jobs. There are quite a few. For many attorneys, the traditional 9-5 (or longer) work day is a thing of the past. With the advent of the internet conferencing services like Zoom and the rise of part-time and remote legal jobs, more and […]
The Difference Between Hiring A Remote Associate or Paralegal For Your Small Firm
There is a difference between hiring a remote associate or paralegal for your small firm. If you operate a solo law practice or small firm, chance are you’ve been a looking for ways to limit costs while still providing high-quality legal services for clients. One way to do this is by outsourcing certain tasks to […]
When to Hire an Attorney or DIY
It’s not always easy to know when to hire an attorney. Many people try to handle legal matters on their own, thinking a DIY approach will save time and money. However, this is not always the best decision. There are certain situations where it is worth paying the right lawyer for professional legal representation. For […]
Ethics Of Outsourcing Legal Work: Can You Profit From A Remote Associate?
Let’s start by considering a common scenario. Your law firm has an constantly growing amount of work from new clients . On one hand is a great thing because business is steady. However, resources are limited and hiring a full-time in-office associate attorney isn’t feasible for a variety of reasons. So, what do you as […]
Five Ways Your Law Firm Can Save On Overhead By Working With Remote Associates
Traditional, full-time, in-house law firm associates have high overhead costs directly tied to them like office space, leases associated with those spaces, and even office supplies. While paying those costs makes sense when a lot of legal work is coming in and the associates are working at 100% capacity, the downside is that law firm […]
Benefits of Delegating Your Law Firm Projects vs. Doing It All Yourself
“I’ll just do it myself.” We are all guilty of saying or thinking this from time to time when in reality we would be better off delegating your law firm projects. Often, lawyers say they would love to delegate more work but it’s just too complex or too important to be delegated. While there is […]
Lawyer Jobs in 2022: The Actual Cost to Hire a Law Firm Associate
If you’ve been tasked with filling lawyer jobs, it’s no secret that hiring a traditional law firm associate is expensive. In fact, the expense can be so intimidating that many solo attorneys and small firms delay hiring just to avoid the cost despite the fact they desperately need help. Salary makes up a large chunk […]
How to Grow Your Law Firm with Remote Attorneys
We all have the same 24 hours in the day. Making the most of those 24 hours to work, see friends/family, do all of the things and maybe even sleep a little bit can be a challenge for most attorneys. One of the best strategies to grow your firm and profits doesn’t involve more of […]
The Speed of Working with Remote Associates
The words “speed” and “hiring” do not usually go hand in hand in the legal industry. The traditional hiring process of law firms moves at a painfully slow pace. It can take a law firm anywhere from three to 12 months to bring on a lateral hire. Entry level hiring of new associates typically only […]