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| The legal industry is changing around us.
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When it
comes to the practice of law, a firm or legal department is only as
strong as its people. That's why we're devoting this special issue of Legal Industry Insight to the challenges of placement, hiring and talent management.
The
economy is down, but the good news for lawyers is that the legal
industry is generally immune to recessions. And with mobility,
experience and flexibility, this might be the perfect time to find . Find out
, and take a look at the .
We know
that finding great opportunities can be an overwhelming task. If you'd
like to partner with someone to help with your career, Lumen Legal is
here.
 Be sure to let me know if you have any comments, and please this newsletter to colleagues who may find it informative.
Regards,
David Galbenski, Esq.
President and CEO, Lumen Legal
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| Upward Mobility in Economic Downturn: Find Your Dream Job
For
job seekers, a down economy can be both a boom and a bother, depending
on a number of factors including a candidate's mobility, experience
and--most importantly--flexibility. On the plus side, experts agree
that lawyers generally are immune to recessions. While one area may
suffer, such as estate or real-estate law, other areas including
divorce or bankruptcy will thrive, creating a balance in the
profession. So how do you find the job of your dreams during the lean
years? Network, set yourself apart and specialize are some suggestions
from legal professionals.
Find the perfect position.
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| The Right Fit, the First Time: Selection Processes and Follow-through Necessary
Getting the right fit is important for both employer and employee. Legal Industry Insight
spoke with Michael Santo, Ph.D, founder and president of
RembrandtAdvantage, to find out more about its system for helping
companies make the right hiring decision the first time around--and
about the ongoing process of working with someone to realize his full
potential.
Discover the RembrandtAdvantage.
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Get the Best: Talent War in Full Force
To
become the employer of choice in the Dallas area, Munsch Hardt Kopf
& Harr PC is taking a proactive approach to draw young attorneys
and lateral hires to its multi-specialty law firm. Besides its new
career-development programs, Munsch Hardt has brought in consultants,
created additional training programs and even had special speakers
address strategies to better manage Generations X and Y during a recent
firm-wide attorney retreat in New Orleans. And Munsch Hardt isn't alone
in its efforts to draw the best of the best to its ranks. See what
firms across the country are doing to win the talent war.
Snap up the talent.
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The Question of Who
It's
estimated that 50 percent of new hires are underperformers, and that
the cost of a mis-hire can be as much as 15 times salary. In contrast,
the creators of the Topgrading method of talent management boast a 90
percent hiring success rate, with numerous case studies to support
their claim. Recently, Legal Industry Insight sat down with
Geoff Smart, co-creator of the Topgrading philosophy of talent
management, and author of the soon-to-be-released book Who. Discover Smart's insights on hiring and talent management.
Make the right hiring choices.
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Firm Applies Rigor and Thoroughness to Procuring Expert Witnesses
We
live in an age where anyone could create a Web site and pop up in a
Google search as a potential expert. Litigators might luck out and find
a right fit by simply using a search engine, or they might spend hours
sorting and vetting candidates--and still come up with a mediocre
expert witness. And as all litigators know, an expert witness can make
or break a case. That's why firms like Round Table Group specialize in
finding top-notch expert witnesses.
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