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I have long believed that those of us who work as in-house civil local government attorneys have the very best legal gigs around. Generally, lawyers who work in our sector enjoy what they do immensely, like their clients (most of the time), experience atypical longevity in the job, and have better work/life balance (whatever that is these days) than lawyers in virtually any other sector. I am convinced that we're the best kept secret in the practice of law. Which is why I seize every opportunity to let folks know we're out here, and that there are opportunities to explore . . . Like, THIS amazing opportunity--the City of Concord, NC is hiring for a new Assistant City Attorney. I can vouch personally for the AWESOMENESS of the City Attorney to whom the successful candidate would report. City Attorney VaLerie Kolczynski has served as the chief legal officer for Concord for nearly a decade and has worked in that office since 2006. She's the incoming President for the North Carolina Association of Municipal Attorneys and is highly regarded by her peers from around the state as an expert in municipal law (and just a fabulous human). As for the organization--Concord, NC is one of the fastest-growing cities in the state, with a population that nearly doubled between 2000 and 2022. There is A LOT going on in that City and a lot of interesting and challenging local government law to be practiced. This is an opportunity that shouldn't be missed by those interested in municipal law! Find out more here: https://lnkd.in/ekYyHbn8 #localgovernment #law #inhousecounsel #inhouselegal #cityattorney #municipalities #municipallaw #lawyers #legal #jobs #cityhall

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"Sir, I am a final year law student. I am working in a firm where they are not paying me. It is hard to survive. I tried to do a few part time night shift jobs. It even harder because I could not sleep."- wrote a law student. I replied with heavy heart as under: "I have no means to help you. I can only say that we all have to mould our careers to pass through our circumstances. We all are on our own. There is no one who can help us. Everyone is trapped in his/her own battles. Circumstances are not permanent. They change over time. Use River Strategy of war. River start flowing sideways when it comes up against a rock. It moulds itself many times in order to reach the sea. Its aim is focused on reaching the sea and it ignores all obstacles. " (copyright) Haresh Raichura 5/8/21, 5/8/2024 #lawyers #lawstudent #law #help #careers #career #jobs #change #strategy #recruitment #success #humanresources #work #lawfirm #lawyer

Here are the basic things you should be doing if you are a junior associate: 1) Keep regular office hours. This may be 9 to 5 or 8:30 to 5:30. Notice when partners are in the office and mirror their schedules. 2) Be prepared. Perfection is not the expectation, but you can minimize mistakes by being prepared. Preparation is key and is expected. 3) Hit your hours. Do your best to capture your time. Do not reduce your own hours because something took longer than you think it should. It is easier to hit your hours if you are keeping regular office hours and adequately preparing for depositions, hearings, etc. 4) Have a positive attitude. Since perfection is not the expectation, being trainable and adaptable is important. If you are ready to work, prepared, keeping your time, and are bringing positive energy, you are on your way to becoming a successful lawyer. I am Christine Berger, your Career Juris Doctor, and I can help you with your job search. Please reach out to me at cberger@laterallink.com. #legalcareers #legaljobs #legalrecruitment

*NEW local government law job listings* on the CCLGLS job board include openings for a Leon County Attorney’s Office Legal Records Manager, a Flagler County Assistant County Attorney, and more! Click below to get the application details and deadlines. Interested in posting a local government law job? Just email the information to contact@cclgl.org. We'll post it to the job opportunities page and share it with the section's Discourse forum. (Disclaimer: The section does not endorse or recommend employers, and makes no representations or guarantees about job opportunities, or the accuracy of the information provided by posters, employers, or hiring entities.)

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There are NEW local government law job listings on our job board! City of North Port Florida Police Legal Advisor, Broward County Government Assistant County Attorneys (2), Hill Ward Henderson land use attorney, and more. Click below for these and many other job listings. Interested in posting a local government law job? Just email the information to contact@cclgl.org. We'll post it to the job opportunities page and share it with the section's Discourse forum. (Disclaimer: The section does not endorse or recommend employers, and makes no representations or guarantees about job opportunities, or the accuracy of the information provided by posters, employers, or hiring entities.)

Advancing Your Career in Legal Professions: Whether you’re looking for a permanent position or a contract role in the legal field, it's important to showcase your expertise in specific areas of law. Highlight your experience with case management, legal research, and your success in court cases or negotiations. Consider gaining certifications in niche areas of law to enhance your resume. What are the key skills for success in the legal industry? #LegalJobs #LawCareers #JobSeeking

Good lawyers need high EQ (emotional intelligence) as well as high IQ. Clients need a lawyer’s perspective and personal connection along with the professional detachment taught in law school. You must effectively read the emotional tone of any situation and respond appropriately. In some instances, clients need empathy and appreciation of any sensitivities surrounding the legal problem, especially in emotionally charged practice areas such as in employment and family law. While it’s true that you “attract more flies with honey,” some law practice situations call for a more confrontational approach. Balancing these two approaches can create an understandable tension for lawyers trained to define effective advocacy as adversarial conduct. A good lawyer knows when to be tough and when to be nice, and is effective in both types of situations. How do you set the right emotional tone in a sensitive legal (or business) situation? #lawjobs #legaljobs #legalrecruiting #softskills #careeradvice For more insights into job search strategies, the legal industry, and the California legal job market, follow SeltzerFontaine LLC, and connect with me and ring the 🔔 at Valerie Fontaine.