HIRING TRENDS AND THREE MUST HAVES FOR  LEGAL RECRUITING 

It does not take a crystal ball to predict the following. Larger law firms will continue to hire the best of the class and remain steady in their hiring pattern, while job growth will continue to increase in small firms. More and more jobs for all types of personnel will be in these firms; however, […]

UNDERPERFORMERS IN THE WORKPLACE: A GUIDE TO EMPLOYEE PRODUCTIVITY

Underperformers in the workplace impact team productivity and morale and can hinder the organization’s success. As a legal and IT recruiting firm, we understand the importance of cultivating a high-performing workforce, and we are here to offer valuable insights and strategies to help you address underperformance effectively.  Identifying the Problem Employers must identify the underperformers […]

PRESS RELEASE: Strategic Recruitment Solutions Adds Legal Recruiter, Bonnie Vassalo, To Its Team as Company Expands to Houston, Texas

With offices in New Orleans and Baton Rouge, Strategic Recruitment Solutions expands to Houston and adds Legal Recruiter, Bonnie Vassalo to its team. At SRS, we are committed to finding great talent for our clients and finding job seekers their dream jobs.” — Bonnie Vassalo, Legal Recruiter HOUSTON, TEXAS, UNITED STATES /EINPresswire.com/ — Strategic Recruitment […]

HOW TO ACE YOUR NEXT JOB INTERVIEW AND AVOID BLUNDERS

Your job interview can be a nerve-wracking experience. However, it’s crucial to remember that everyone makes mistakes; learning from them is the key to personal and professional growth. The following are common interview bloopers and insights on how to handle them professionally: Technical Blunders Modern interviews often involve technology, which sometimes leads to unforeseen glitches. […]

THREE LEGAL TECHNOLOGY HIRING TRENDS: SHAPING THE FUTURE

In today’s competitive job market, finding and attracting top legal technology talent is a challenge. At Strategic Recruitment Solutions (SRS), we specialize in IT and legal recruitment and have some insights to share regarding this growing demand. Here are what we believe are the IT hiring trends: 1. IT Hiring from Various Backgrounds and Industries […]

EMBRACING DIVERSITY: A Strategic Approach to Enriching Your Law Firm

In today’s globalized world, diversity and inclusion are a strategic necessity for all businesses, especially law firms. The variety of thoughts, experiences, and perspectives brought together by diverse professionals can drive a law firm’s performance, client satisfaction, and reputation. Law firms can implement better inclusion efforts by forming a strategic, multi-point plan. The Path to […]

CONSIDERING A PARALEGAL CAREER? Here are Ten Everyday Legal Tasks You Should Know

In the past decade, the demand for paralegals and legal assistants has increased in the United States. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), hiring paralegal talent is projected to grow 14 percent from 2021 to 2031. This rate is much faster than the average for all other occupations. The BLS predicts an average […]

GHOSTING DURING HIRING: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

“Ghosting” is no longer strictly a dating term. The phenomenon has become so common in today’s digital age that it has entered the hiring process. Over the years, the legal and IT sectors have encountered their own brand of ghosting during the hiring process by both job seekers and employers. Ghosting during hiring refers to […]

NEW HIRE OR RETURNING TO WORK? HERE ARE 3 WAYS TO COMMAND RESPECT IN A LAW FIRM

Has there ever been a stranger time at law firms than the past 18 months? We all know the pandemic changed everything. As legal professionals return to work and everything returns to “normal,” you may feel like you are starting all over. Whether you are returning to the office after a prolonged leave or you […]

LEGAL TRENDS TO FOLLOW CLOSELY IN 2023

From advancements in technology to changes in the workplace, the latest legal trends are having a significant impact on attorneys and their clients. Here are the ones to watch in 2023: Increased Collaboration Law firms are now using much smaller offices than before the pandemic. This has led to more firms placing an emphasis on […]

WHY A CULTURE OF GRATITUDE IS SO IMPORTANT IN THE WORKPLACE

Seeking “meaning” at work is relatively new, starting in the 20th century. As the workplace became associated with our identity, seeking meaning and gratitude became part of our cultural fiber. Present-day employees seek a more profound sense of purpose at work. Work cultures focusing on gratitude, appreciation, and building better professional relationships are more successful. […]

EQUALITY VS. EQUITY: WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE?

While equity and equality appear the same, they are quite different in the workplace. If you want your organization to champion an inclusive workplace culture, then distinctions must be drawn between the two ideas. Let’s look at equity and equality and why it’s vital that your organization make the shift to a more inclusive work […]

CONTINUING EDUCATION WILL HELP YOU SECURE YOUR NEXT LEGAL OR IT JOB

  To remain at the top of your field as a paralegal or IT team member, you must keep your skills current. In addition to keeping up with any changes in statutes and case law, paralegals should stay on top of changes that will affect their ability to do their jobs efficiently. Both paralegals and […]

HOW TO PREVENT IMPOSTER SYNDROME IN YOUR LAW FIRM

The term ‘imposter syndrome” was first coined in 1970 by clinical psychologists Pauline Rose Clance and Suzanne Imes. It describes the experience of successful individuals who feel they are not deserving of their success. These individuals are constantly waiting to be exposed as “frauds.” Although imposter syndrome is in every profession, it is particularly prevalent […]

POSITIVE EMPLOYEE EXPERIENCES INCREASE PRODUCTIVITY AND PROFIT

Did you know that are not engaged or actively disengaged cost employers 7.8 trillion dollars in lost productivity last year? According to Gallup’s State of the Global Workplace: 2022 Report, only 21 percent of the world’s employees were engaged at work. Employers who make engagement the controlling factor in day-to-day operations stand out from their […]

FIVE WAYS TO IMPROVE YOUR PARALEGAL WRITING AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS

  Mastering communication and writing skills are essential for paralegals. Part of a paralegal’s job is to communicate with clients, opposing counsel, and the courts. Paralegal work also includes doing legal research, writing and drafting legal documents (pleadings to be filed with the court), and drafting internal documents (legal memorandums). Here are five ways to become […]

AVOIDING THE EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT TRAP

We’ve learned several lessons about healthy work culture due to the pandemic’s effects on the workplace. One of the issues that continue to worsen is employee engagement. Accordingly, a recent Gallup poll reports a pattern of declining engagement, with only 32% of full and part-time employees reporting themselves as “engaged.” 17% of those polled described […]

3 TECH TRENDS AFFECTING 2022 AND BEYOND

Our dependence on technology has made big changes in the legal industry. Whether an increase in automated tasks, the growing field of artificial intelligence, or the need for better cybersecurity, we expect these tech trends to affect legal firms’ workflow and reputation moving forward. For example, a shift toward higher “tech literacy” will send signals […]

HOW TO HIRE THE BEST CANDIDATES IN A LEGAL COMPETITIVE MARKET

As discussed in our recent posts, market trends for the legal and IT sectors have transformed due to the pandemic. Despite job availability decreasing in some areas, Above the Law reports that the legal job market “is hotter than ever – with companies expanding and hiring at massive levels.” However, even with a hot market and more potential candidates […]

NOW IS THE BEST TIME TO MAKE YOUR LEGAL CAREER MOVE

As the saying goes, “timing is everything”. While there may be a lot of competition, the volume of interest on the employer side has consistently been higher than the number of people looking for work. Translated, that means right now, it is a great time to make your legal career move. Why The Best Time […]