When a law firm has an important position to fill, the interview process should move in an organized sequence.
The firm should review the applications, select a group for first-round interviews, interview those candidates on the same day, identify the finalists, complete appropriate reference and background checks, and then conduct the final interviews on another…

Limited scope representation is one of the trendiest concepts in the legal industry. Private-equity groups, investor-backed legal platforms, technology companies, and some practice-management consultants promote it as an important part of the future of legal services.
The concept is attractive on paper. Instead of hiring a law firm to handle an entire matter, the client…

By Friday afternoon, many law firm employees are already thinking about the weekend. They may be thinking about dinner plans, a sporting event, a trip out of town, or meeting friends for happy hour. Their bodies may still be in the office, but their minds have already left.
I refer to this as the happy…

Lawyers make a living parsing words. We understand that may, should, must, always, and never do not mean the same thing. A single word can alter an obligation, change the meaning of a contract, or affect the outcome of a case.
Yet inside many law firms, those distinctions can disappear surprisingly quickly.
A managing partner…

Hiring attorneys, paralegals, legal assistants, and administrative staff is one of the most important responsibilities within a law firm. When a position remains open, there can be a natural temptation to keep advancing candidates even when their salary expectations are materially higher than what the firm advertised or budgeted.
That is usually a mistake.
A…

Promoting from within is one of the most common ways law firms fill open positions. It often feels like the safest choice. You already know the employee. They understand the firm’s culture, systems, and expectations. They have earned your trust, demonstrated loyalty, and may have performed exceptionally well in their current role.
Sometimes, promoting from…

Law firms are constantly searching for talented employees. Finding quality attorneys, paralegals, legal assistants, and administrative staff can be challenging. When a former employee reaches out about returning to the firm—or when a law firm considers bringing back someone who previously worked there—it can be tempting to view the opportunity as a quick solution.
After…