Once they return to their home offices, our summer associates begin receiving
assignments on client matters.
Not exact matches
Outstanding
assignments — you'll work
on critical
matters for
clients that are the world's leading companies and organizations
These are: (1) the role of the firm in serving the
client's needs; (2) the specific
assignment undertaken by the lawyer; and (3) who, or what level of a person at the legal organization, will work
on the
matter, including a proper division of skills (senior attorney, specialist, newly employed associate or paralegal).
Summer associates receive the same type of work
assignments as our junior associates,
on actual
client matters, and work with as many lawyers as possible over the course of the program, which runs during the first half of the summer.
She supervises large teams of lawyers working
on complex
assignments and is the liaison with
clients on project related
matters.
Ford & Harrison, a 190 - attorney labor and employment firm with 18 offices, has eliminated billable hour requirements for first - year associates under its new «Year One» program - a unique 15 - month regimen that emphasizes
on - the - job training for first year associates through mentoring, hands -
on work
assignments and direct observation of
client matters such as depositions, hearings and negotiations.
So far, most of the focus in legal project management has been
on applying a project management framework to the life cycle of a
matter or
client assignment.
Individuals will be able to demonstrate: * Manage, nurture and build relationships * Develop a deep understanding of
client business Understanding specific requirements for vacancies to be filled * Anticipating future
assignments * Source the most suitable applicants, interviewing them and assessing their knowledge and skill level * Build strong relationships with all relevant applicants * Cross selling * Work and liaise with colleagues in other parts of the business * Achieve agreed activity and revenue targets * Develop industry / sector / subject
matter expertise * Proven ability to build & develop
client relationships * Ambitious, hardworking & self - motivated to succeed in sales where you are measured
on results.