Mark had practiced
in the law firm environment as an associate for 3 years before going solo.
Generally, I think measurement is a good thing, and that's certainly true
in the law firm environment as well.
Not exact matches
As schools and school districts can and have been successfully litigated for failure to conduct due diligence when selecting consultants, it is important to take the time to properly vet firms to see if they have the credentials and experience to not only hold up as experts in a court of law but more importantly to deliver high quality and effective services to help make schools safer and more productive learning environment
As schools and school districts can and have been successfully litigated for failure to conduct due diligence when selecting consultants, it is important to take the time to properly vet
firms to see if they have the credentials and experience to not only hold up
as experts in a court of law but more importantly to deliver high quality and effective services to help make schools safer and more productive learning environment
as experts
in a court of
law but more importantly to deliver high quality and effective services to help make schools safer and more productive learning
environments.
Establishing a successful growing
law firm in a fast - paced
environment such
as South Africa is quite a feat for any savvy businessperson.
Legal OnRamp: Legal OnRamp was launched by the general counsel of Cisco and other major companies
as an outlet for participating
law firms to share expertise
in a community
environment.
Nearly a year ago, this blog first reported that legal research service Fastcase would launch an artificial intelligence sandbox for
law firms — a testing
environment where
firms would have access to various AI platforms and data sets,
as well
as be able to bring
in their own data.
Establishing a successful growing
law firm in a fast - paced
environment such
as South Africa is quite a feat for any...
Law firms face many challenges
in today's competitive
environment, not the least of which is ensuring that work completed
in the back office is
as efficient and effective
as possible.
Today, the practice of
law has evolved into the business of practicing
law with
firms using common business practices such
as strategic management and marketing tools to stay competitive
in the legal
environment.
The type of legal work performed for your clients, the nature of your client base, the competitive
environment in which your
firm practices and the client's perception of the value of the legal work performed will be critical factors
in determining whether your
firm should volunteer or react to external pressures for alternative billing arrangements from your clients or
as the result of competitive pressures created by other
law firms.
And across the pond,
firms in the United Kingdom are joining the green bandwagon
as well, according to this story,
Law firms pledge to go green
in wake of World
Environment Day (6/11/07).
We've reported on several
law firms that have set up shop
in the virtual world of Second Life, but now, many corporate counsel are venturing into these online communities
as well,
as discussed
in this piece, «Why Should Corporate Counsel Become Familiar With Virtual
Environments?»
I recall
as a
law student having to attend a number of cocktail parties at
law firms when applying for jobs, and we all knew we were being assessed for our «fit»
in that
environment just
as much
as we were at the formal interviews.
The type of legal work performed for your clients, the nature of your client base, the competitive
environment in which your
firm practices and the client's perception of the value of the legal work performed will be critical factors
in determining (a) whether your
firm should volunteer or (b) react to external pressures for alternative billing arrangements from your clients or
as the result of competitive pressures created by other
law firms.
As the result of the recent changing economic
environment and increasingly competitive markets
in which most
law firms practice, Managing Partners and members of Management and Compensation Committees
in the more successful
law firms have identified and re-defined those objective and subjective criteria that have been especially designed to motivate partners to attract new clients, proliferate work from existing clients, perform those fee producing and non-fee producing activities that are necessary to retain existing clients and recognize those partners who have been given responsibility for managing the performance of clients and client work that other members of the
firm have originated.
With over 30 years experience
in the legal
environment,
as an entrepreneur / business owner and an IT consultant, Peggy has combined her experiences to bring results and a competitive advantage to
law firms assisting solo and small
firm attorneys
in building their businesses.
But from Walter's description, the yet - to - be-named product sounds more like a working
environment where
law firms can have access to various AI platforms and various sets of data,
as well
as bring
in their own data.
A new university study and the ever - increasing use of wireless devices, such
as the BlackBerry, could result
in a flood of lawsuits against employers for creating an allegedly dangerous
environment where unpaid overwork is required for success, promotion and job security, a leading
law firm warns -LSB-...] Giving rise to possible claims, is a recent study by Gayle Porter, Associate Professor of Management at Rutgers University
in New Jersey, which suggests possible liability for companies if they keep their employees on «electronic leashes»
as part of their job requirements.
To compete
in the changed
environment the research quotes estimates that
as many
as 3,000 high street
law firms, or 35 % of the total, may have to disappear before high street
law firms reach an optimal size.
There are a number of other timekeeping and billing software offerings that work
in both the Mac and PC
environment and can be on the
law firm's server or
in the cloud
as software
as a service — Bill4Time, EasyTime, and Billings Pro to name just a few.
In a
law firm environment with multiple offices, there is one office that is referred to
as the main office (or something similar) and then the other offices...
What
firms are partially doing here is gauging how well candidates would fit
in as members of a team working
in an office
environment — where, even
in law firms, there are plenty of relaxed moments.
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Law Firm of the Year as recognised in the British Legal awards and proud to be the highest ranked law firm in The Sunday Times Best Companies to Work For, for the second year running - it's a great environment to work
Firm of the Year
as recognised
in the British Legal awards and proud to be the highest ranked
law firm in The Sunday Times Best Companies to Work For, for the second year running - it's a great environment to work
law firm in The Sunday Times Best Companies to Work For, for the second year running - it's a great environment to work
firm in The Sunday Times Best Companies to Work For, for the second year running - it's a great
environment to work
in!
CMS UK managing partner Stephen Millar agrees that Brexit «may lead to lower levels of recruitment activity
in the UK
in the short term
as businesses, including
law firms, adjust to this new
environment».
Private KM teams Imagine this: a small group of lawyers (
as few
as five, up to around 20, ideally about 10), each potentially
in a different type of
environment — a large
law firm, a small boutique, a sole practice, an
in - house department, a
law faculty, whatever.
However, librarians employed
in fast - paced
environments such
as law firms may work long hours.
Law vacation schemes will give you a genuine insight into life as a trainee solicitor in a particular law firm environment and the legal profession more genera
Law vacation schemes will give you a genuine insight into life
as a trainee solicitor
in a particular
law firm environment and the legal profession more genera
law firm environment and the legal profession more generally
Law firms have to redefine diversity
as they work
in an increasingly global business
environment.
Fastcase's AI Sandbox is a customized first - of - its - kind platform that allows
law firms to use artificial intelligence
in a secure
environment to crunch their own big data, compare it with public legal data or metadata from Fastcase, and analyze it using cognitive intelligence tools such
as IBM Watson Analytics and Watson Developer Cloud.
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As one of Saskatchewan's oldest and largest
law firms, McKercher is well - versed
in the economic, social and regulatory
environment of Saskatchewan.
Since then,
as the business and regulatory
environments have grown ever more complex, and
as government enforcement has become increasingly aggressive and pervasive, the
firm has retained its position
as one of the premier white collar defense
law firms in the world.
As with skepticism and autonomy, urgency is a trait that good lawyers have, but it comes with a cost
in a team
environment like a
law firm.
As a result,
in order for most
law firms to source and secure a sufficient number of new clients and matters
in today's business
environment, the
firms themselves have taken on the responsibility for the instruction of these relationship - development attributes among their attorney ranks.
While Bolivia, Ecuador and Venezuela may be challenging
environments for corporate
law firms in Latin America, LACCA's research shows large international companies retain a presence there — hiring top
firms as they do so.
Rotterdam based
law firm Kneppelhout & Korthals is one of the very few to deal with all aspects of customs
law, including issues where customs authorities have been attributed enforcement tasks such
as in the areas of food and product safety, seizure of counterfeit products, export controls, sanctions and the
environment.
Law firms are not immune to these changes
in the workplace
environment and face the same challenges to their growth and success
as businesses.
Often lawyers who go
in - house have been working
as associates directed by
law firm partners and suddenly they find themselves
in environments completely different from the
law firm ecosystem.
While Ms. Moore's book offers helpful advice for those looking to succeed
in a
law firm environment, some of her advice struck me
as counterintuitive for those looking to flourish
in the fullest sense of the word.
However, librarians employed
in fast - paced
environments such
as law firms may work long hours.
Legal secretaries work
in various
environments such
as law firms, government departments, and courts, providing legal services for attorneys.
I am eager to join your
law firm as an Executive Legal Assistant because I realize that you are committed to providing exceptional legal services
in a challenging yet satisfying work
environment.
An applicant for a job
in a conservative
environment, such
as a
law firm or financial services company, will want to choose a simple, classic cover letter template.
Paralegal — Duties & Responsibilities Provide excellent legal and administrative support
in a fast paced, high intensity
law firm environment Perform legal research and document preparation such
as affidavits, contracts, and correspondence Discover and analyze applicable case
law, statutes, codes, and influential secondary sources Develop experience with civil litigation including employment, contract, real estate, and business
law Responsible for pretrial preparation such
as exhibit organization and documentation Manage client case files
in company electronic filing system resulting
in accurate and organized records Monitor and update
firm law library with up to date primary and secondary sources Participate
in civil, criminal, and administrative mock trials Train
in all evidentiary, procedural, and substantive aspects of litigation Proficient
in public relations theory, strategy, and comprehensive campaign management Develop and implement communications plans through
in depth analysis of client challenges Create brand awareness, corporate identity, logos, signage, special events, and strategic partnerships Oversee company budgets, support staff, contracts, and daily operations