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I saw something the other day that had the name of my first law firm boss on it. I started doing the math and realized my first law firm job was 21 years ago! I started at his firm as a week-long, temporary receptionist and turned it into a part time legal assistant gig for my senior year of high school. I’ve been in the legal field in some way for over two decades now, and am wrapping up my 11th year of practice as an attorney. The biggest things I’ve learned? -have a thick skin. It’s a stressful field and you can’t take everything personally. BUT -know when your boundaries are crossed and stand up for yourself. As a receptionist/runner/paralegal/attorney, half of your value is in your judgment and ability to reason. If something doesn’t feel right, address it appropriately. -time is money, literally… but that doesn’t mean your life belongs to your job. Work to live but don’t live to work. -stay excited! I very recently got to do something at work I’ve never done before, and I was absolutely hyped about it. Find something that brings you joy and interest and ask your bosses/team to support you. If you’re at a good place, they will support you. - finding your career place can take some time, trial, and error. You’ll know when you find it. You’ll feel at home when you’re at work, and you won’t dread going to the office (or computer if you work remote) What major thing(s) have you learned over the course of your career?

✨ The Role of a Legal PA ✨ Legal PAs are the behind the scenes heroes, they manage schedules, prepare documents, coordinate meetings, and keep the office running smoothly. Think of them as the right hand of Associates and Partners, providing essential support to keep things running like clockwork. Why consider a career as a Legal PA? 🔹Variety - every day is different with new tasks and clients. 🔹Impact - your work directly affects the efficiency of legal operations. 🔹Career growth - experience can lead to senior EA roles in specific practice areas, or you could transition into HR/business services, office management, or coordination. To succeed as a Legal PA, you need: 🔹Organisational skills - managing deadlines 🔹Communication - clear and professional written and verbal communication. 🔹Attention to detail - ensuring documents are precise and error-free. 🔹Tech savvy - proficiency in legal software and systems The Legal PA market is full of opportunities for those with the right skills and ambition. Whether you're starting out or looking to advance, there’s a rewarding path for you and I am here to help! If you have any questions or want to discuss this career path, feel free to reach out!

🤩I Posted Daily Last Week on LinkedIn about Journey as a Float Legal Assistant: Here’s What Happened 🤩 Over the past week, I’ve been sharing daily posts about my experiences as a Float Legal Assistant, and the results have been nothing short of amazing. Here’s a glimpse of what happened: 💹1. My Visibility Grew💹 Sharing my daily insights and experiences has significantly increased my visibility on LinkedIn. I’ve connected with a wider audience, including fellow legal professionals, industry experts, and even potential clients. The support and engagement have been incredible. 🛗 2. I Reconnected with Some Fabulous People 🛗 Through my posts, I’ve reconnected with colleagues, mentors, and friends from my professional journey. It’s been wonderful to catch up and exchange ideas, advice, and support. The power of social media to bring people together is truly remarkable. ✅3. My Inbox Exploded with Opportunities✅ One of the most exciting outcomes has been the surge of opportunities from recruiters. My inbox has been flooded with messages offering roles, collaborations, and projects that align with my skills and aspirations. It’s opened up doors I hadn’t even considered before. Thank you to everyone who has engaged with my posts, shared their thoughts, and supported my journey. If you’re considering sharing your own professional story, I highly recommend it. The benefits extend far beyond what you might expect. #LegalAssistant #FloatAssistant #CareerJourney #ProfessionalGrowth #LinkedInSuccess !

JUST For such a small word its use in the following context is loaded: “JUST a receptionist” “JUST a secretary” If it weren’t for wonderful/knowledgeable receptionists and secretaries, I JUST wouldn’t have been able to do my new job these past few weeks. 😊When I was going out to visit seven offices, who did I contact first to find out the best day to attend, for directions, for parking, for the names of other staff to meet? 😊When I wanted to know the main queries potential clients ask when they walk in/phone, who did I ask? 😊When I needed help opening a new file on a new system I’ve never used before who did I ask? 😊When I needed help with time recording who did I ask? The women I have met over the past couple of weeks have been knowledgeable, kind and amenable to answering my many, and there have been many, questions! They are the glue that holds everything together and I for one would have had a much harder time settling in without them. So, this is a thank you to you all. JUST keep being fabulous, I'd be lost without you and wouldn't be able to do my job. Also, a massive thank you to our wonderful trainee solicitor in our team Isabella Stylianou whose support has been invaluable. #legalprofession #teamwork

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Happy Administrative Professionals Day! We’d like to take a moment to thank all the administrative professionals in our team for all that they do to ensure our business operations always run smoothly. We caught up with Cindy Brown, Office Coordinator in our head office in Collingwood to learn more about her role and what qualities she thinks are important when considering a career in professional administration. 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐝𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐞𝐧𝐣𝐨𝐲 𝐦𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐞? I love the fact that every day is different depending on who is in the office and what projects are assigned to me. 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐬𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐧 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐝𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧? Organization and being able to focus and stay on task. I am a big list builder to ensure I can prioritize effectively. I am also selective about which tasks I choose to undertake at certain times of day to maximize my productivity. 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐚𝐝𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐠𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐫 𝐣𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲? Find something you love to do and make it your goal. Life is too short to be in a job you don’t enjoy. We are always looking for talented individuals to join our growing team. For our latest career opportunities follow this link: https://lnkd.in/gKgMPhuc #administrativeprofessionalsday #administrativeprofessional

Before we undertake searches at Marsden, our private practice team spends a lot of time researching and analysing the talent pools in all of the major global legal centres. When we look top tier transactional lawyers who commenced their legal careers in 2019 or earlier, there are very few with just one firm on their CV. What does that tell us? 1. The people who haven't yet changed firm at this level have something pretty good going on with their current firm. They are not likely to move unless they have a reason to – such as progression being blocked, or a similar ‘push factor’.     2. Firms targeting first-time movers need to approach them in a targeted,  bespoke way, and with a very appealing and well thought through proposition.     3. Law firms and hiring partners need to be much more open to recruiting lawyers who have moved firms before. As global markets heat up and the demand for top-tier transactional lawyers increases, talent pools will shrink. Excluding lawyers from interview shortlists on the basis that they have moved firms could prove counter-productive.     4. It's more usual that younger lawyers don't subscribe to the ‘one firm for life’ mantra. In line with other industries, legal careers will be more fluid in the future. If you would like to talk to us about a search for your team, please contact one of our experts in your location: 𝗔𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗮: Jonathan Walmsley 𝗟𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗻: Alex Russell 𝗨𝗦𝗔: David Nicol 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲: Steve Salem 𝗠𝗶𝗱𝗱𝗹𝗲 𝗘𝗮𝘀𝘁: Sonia Patel #lawfirms #hiring #legalcareers #legalrecruitment #marsden

Spring has sprung! Are you back at it after Easter and feeling ready for change? Moving on from your current role is a big step - do you know if the time is right? Why not check out our blog on knowing if the time is right to move on... #blogpost #newblog #recruitment #legalrecruitment #recruitmentagency #newjob #newcareer #legalcareer #legaljobs #newopportunities #careeradvice

It can be difficult to know where to start out when embarking on a new career journey as a Legal Secretary. That's why Tyler Griffen Recruitment, London based leading EA/PA & administrative recruitment consultancy, have written this helpful guide to help you navigate the steps, resources, and advice needed to break into this career successfully with no prior experience. By applying their advice, you can turn your goal of becoming a successful Legal Secretary into a reality.

Before we undertake searches at Marsden, our private practice team spends a lot of time researching and analysing the talent pools in all of the major global legal centres. When we look top tier transactional lawyers who commenced their legal careers in 2019 or earlier, there are very few with just one firm on their CV. What does that tell us? 1. The people who haven't yet changed firm at this level have something pretty good going on with their current firm. They are not likely to move unless they have a reason to – such as progression being blocked, or a similar ‘push factor’. 2. Firms targeting first-time movers need to approach them in a targeted,  bespoke way, and with a very appealing and well thought through proposition. 3. Law firms and hiring partners need to be much more open to recruiting lawyers who have moved firms before. As global markets heat up and the demand for top-tier transactional lawyers increases, talent pools will shrink. Excluding lawyers from interview shortlists on the basis that they have moved firms could prove counter-productive. 4. Nowadays it is more usual that younger lawyers don't subscribe to the ‘𝙤𝙣𝙚 𝙛𝙞𝙧𝙢 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙡𝙞𝙛𝙚’ mantra. In line with other industries, legal careers will be more fluid in the future. If you would like to talk to us about a search for your team, please contact me at sally.gardner or contact one of my colleagues: 𝗟𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗻: Sally Gardner or Alex Russell   𝗗𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗻 Sally Gardner 𝗔𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗮: Jonathan Walmsley 𝗨𝗦𝗔: David Nicol 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲: Steve Salem 𝗠𝗶𝗱𝗱𝗹𝗲 𝗘𝗮𝘀𝘁: Sonia Patel #lawfirms #hiring #legalcareers #legalrecruitment #marsden