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My Next Move: What are the realities of leaving my law firm to go in-house?

After a succession of 12-hour days in the office, competing with timesheets and drafting yet another 100-page contract,...

03 February 2012

By David Buckley, partner, Taylor Root

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My Next Move: I want a fresh start in 2012. Is now a good time to look for a new job?

Yes, absolutely! Now is an ideal time to search for a new job as firms have been looking at their headcount for the...

03 February 2012

By Jenny Bermheden, manager, private practice, JLegal

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My next move: changing areas

Q: I am working in one practice area. However, I really want to work in another. Is it possible to change?A: Often when...

16 December 2011

By Lawyers Weekly

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The road to partnership

While it takes an average of seven years to make partner, some lawyers can fast-track themselves to partnership in half...

02 December 2011

By Lawyers Weekly

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Career progression still top priority

Despite workplace pressures and slow growth in salaries, greater opportunity for advancement is still the number one...

25 November 2011

By Lawyers Weekly

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Flexibility needed in workforce planning

Amid the current global uncertainty, law firms need to be flexible when it comes to workforce planning.According to...

17 November 2011

By Lawyers Weekly

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Time for a lateral move

Although there are plenty of career opportunities available for Australian lawyers, writes Greg Plummer, they’re...

11 November 2011

By Lawyers Weekly

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My Next Move: How do I get the timing right for the best offer?

We ask senior consultant at Randstad Legal, Eva Arelic, how to factor in financial reward and get the timing right for...

04 November 2011

By Lawyers Weekly

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Firms must deliver on promises

As lawyers are increasingly lured to other firms with promises of a better work/life balance or career advancement,...

04 November 2011

By Lawyers Weekly

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My Next Move: How much am I worth?

We ask Naiman Clarke private practice consultant Andrew Taylor how to get the salary you want. A legal recruiter is...

14 October 2011

By Lawyers Weekly