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BCG Recruiter Spotlight In this feature, we sit down with Erin Curran, a Recruiter in BCG Attorney Search's Pasadena office, to discuss her career and life. + Read the interview BCG Q&A Question: ''I was recently laid off from my position for economic reasons. The partners in my practice area where not generating enough business to keep our hours high enough and there were cuts throughout the firm. I received several months of severance pay and my biography is still on the firm's website, at least for a couple more months. Should I tell prospective employers the truth or try to find a job before my profile is removed?''- Anonymous + Click here for the answer Job Openings New York - New York City New York firm currently has several openings for banking or corporate associates. Candidates must be... + Click here to find more District of Columbia Washington, DC firm is seeking to add an associate to its Tax group. One to five years of tax experi... + Click here to find more |
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Fall 2008 News from BCG Attorney Search
In the News: State of the Market Reports for U.S. and International Regions Fall 2008 is upon us. The last few months have seen drastic changes in the legal market place. Law firms are acutely aware of the slow down, and they continue to be mindful of headcounts and operate strategically in their hiring decisions. Despite the economy, firms are still hiring in a number of practice areas, and some geographic markets are more buoyant than others. Now that the election is behind us, some of the uncertainty is gone and questions that preceded it can be answered. Many of our search consultants have recruited during slowdowns in the market, and are, therefore, very able to advise you on how to best navigate the market during this interesting time. This newsletter provides the state of the legal market around the country and in several international markets.
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BCG Attorney Search Blog: Some Reminders Regarding References By Caroline Lee | Dated: --Fri, 02 Ja References are kind of like the frosting on a cupcake. They are one of the final touches that go into making your job search successful and sweet. Many people overlook the importance of offering good references to prospective employers. Here is a short checklist of some reminders regarding professional references in a law firm setting.
1.... + Click here to read more Profile: 20 Questions For Law Firm Partners By Stephen E. Seckler These are challenging times for law firms. There is great uncertainty in our financial markets. This in turn is making it much more difficult for business and individuals to obtain credit. If this continues for a protracted period of time, law firms are likely to see a significant drop in transactional legal work. + Click here to read more | Download PDF version Profile: Interviewing a Law Firm: Distinctions that Make the Difference By Carey Bertolet I recently asked a managing partner (who is actively in the market for lateral partners) how his firm distinguishes itself from its competitors. The response I got was, ''We've got a great firm and we make a ton of money.'' I have to give him points for being superlative, if not terribly specific. He wasn't being flip; it was clear that he believes that these are the two reasons for partners to join his practice. But as someone who talks to firms about their senior-level needs on a regular basis, these may be important characteristics of the firm, but they are hardly distinguishing characteristics of the firm. The truth is many firms aren't great at articulating what makes them different from their competitors. + Click here to read more | Download PDF version News from JDJournal: Jack Thompson Hopes SCOTUS Will Save His Legal Career; Has One Vote So Far (Guess Whose?) Dated: 01-07-2009 From GamePolitics, the best place to follow the ongoing saga of batcrap-crazy ex-lawyer Jack Thompson:
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