What Should I Do If I Was Hired During an Attorney’s Maternity Leave and Fear I’ll Be Let Go When They Return?

Description

In this short Q&A video, top legal recruiter Harrison Barnes explains what attorneys should do if they were hired to cover a maternity leave and are worried about losing their job when the original attorney returns. He outlines practical steps to strengthen your position and increase the chances of staying with the firm.

Highlights:

• Become Indispensable: How to add value quickly by taking ownership of work, building relationships, and proving your reliability.
• Expand Your Role: Ways to seek out additional responsibilities and integrate into other teams so your position is harder to eliminate.
• Plan Strategically: Why it’s wise to quietly prepare backup options while positioning yourself as someone the firm wants to keep long-term.