With the legal market showing plenty of improvement lately, BCG recruiters offer thoughts on what practice areas are heating up the most and where lateral moves are within reach in our quarterly state of the market report. Also in this issue, we take questions about contract positions and flex time options and discuss several topics of interest in an improved legal market, including how associates are turning away from the partner track, what issues partners can expect when making a transition and more. BCG would also like to announce the opening of its tenth office in Philadelphia.
STATE OF THE MARKET REPORT by BCG Recruiting Staff
What has changed and what has stayed the same in the last few months? Find out, as our recruiters detail the hiring trends in the major legal markets at home and abroad. With the market almost fully turned around, there is much to discuss - and a lot to be excited about. Click here to read more.
Common Issues Partners Face When Transitioning to a New Law Firm
by Jamie Bailey
With many large law firms in growth mode, we take a look at some of the reasons that many partners choose to leave their firms -- and how the right move can benefit your career.
Changing Views on Partnership: How Law Firms Are Handling the Declining Interest In Reaching the Top
by Helen Kim, Esq.
With many associates placing less of an emphasis on reaching equity partnership, law firms are responding by creating new tracks that still allow for career advancement to keep them interested.
The "Do It Yourself" home improvement craze is all the rage, but does the same philosophy apply to job hunting? Find out the pros and cons of handling your own job search.
Losing your job is never easy, but it does not have to mean the end of your career. We offer some tips to make the transition from one job to the next as easy as possible.
Continuing our national expansion efforts, we are pleased to announce that BCG Attorney Search has opened an office in Philadelphia, our second office in the Northeastern United States. The Philadelphia office will specialize in attorney placements in the tri-state area, Boston and abroad. Dan Binstock currently serves as Managing Director of our newest location.
My firm offers flex time and reduced hours options and, since the long hours have been driving me insane, I am somewhat intrigued. How legit are these plans in general and what will it mean if I actually take my firm up on the offer? Click here for the answer.
from Stephanie in Miami
I have been unable to secure a permanent position since I passed the bar last year, and I have been considering taking temp opportunities until I can find something, but everyone has been telling me that taking on contract work can doom your career. Is this true? Click here for the answer.
While gender equity is still lacking in the legal industry -- only about 28% of lawyers are female -- current law students will likely have a hand in changing that, as women are earning almost half of all JDs.
Silicon Valley
Northern California office seeks mid-level litigation associate. Candidate should have two to five years of experience in large-firm litigation. Click here to find out more.
New York City
New York City office seeks structured finance associate. Two to four years' experience desired. Click here to find out more.
Washington, DC
Mid- to senior-level commercial real estate associate sought by Washington, D.C. office. Click here to find out more.
Miami
Miami office is seeking a litigation associate. Must have 3 to 5 years' experience, preferably in construction law. Click here to find out more.
Atlanta
A top Atlanta firm, with one of the very best tax practices in the Southeast, has an immediate need for an associate for its State and Local Tax Group. Click here to find out more.
Orange County
Costa Mesa office is seeking IP associates. Must have at least 3 years experience in patent prosecution. Click here to find out more.
Los Angeles
Los Angeles office is seeking a labor and employment associate with 3 to 7 years of experience in litigation and counseling. Click here to find out more.
Houston
Houston office of this firm is looking to add a real estate associate. The ideal candidate will be a class of '00 to '01 law school graduate. Click here to find out more.
Chicago
Chicago office of a national firm is looking to add a commercial litigation associate with 1-3 years of experience. Click here to find out more.
