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Are you applying for the wrong roles? Think about where your expertise lies. What kind of work have you done in your career so far? Have you only worked in litigation and applied for corporate roles? Do you have one year of legal administrative assistance and applied for a 5+ year paralegal role? Take these factors into consideration when you're applying for jobs. If you think it might be a stretch to get hired (or even interviewed) somewhere, the employer will think it's an even bigger stretch. Stay diligent and be realistic with your expectations. Your career is a marathon, not a sprint. Good luck out there 👊 #Recruitment #Legal #ManageExpectations

Opportunistic hiring (unposted roles) is picking up again in the law firm market! After a year plus of firms being reluctant to consider candidates without a specific relevant job opening, it is once again valuable to have a comprehensive search strategy to explore the whole market. A huge benefit of working with a legal recruiter is having that advocate who keeps their eye on the market and represents your candidacy to all firm that might be a match. Today, I'm sending positive energy to my candidate going on an in-person final round interview today for an UNPOSTED corporate litigation role with an Am Law 25 firm. We're both excited about this potential match! #hiring #legalrecruiting #jobsearchtips #jobinterviews

Are you on the right path to achieving your legal career goals? Congratulations! However, if you're looking to explore legal positions outside of your current in-house role, consider reaching out to People Vantage Legal. Their dedicated legal recruiters understand the current hiring landscape and can help you find the right fit. Don't let your career dreams slip away, take control and set up time to speak with Ron Taupier today. #legalcareers #inhousecounsel #lawyerjobs

Do these career-related legal ops issues affect you? 💥 Inconsistency in role duties, descriptions and pay 💥 Inconsistent definitions of what legal ops is - and lack of understanding of role at market and firm level 💥 Seen as a 'nice to have' and/or question long term value in employing someone in role 💥 Lack of clearly defined career path / options The above list is based on feedback received from participants of the Defining Legal Ops Career Path project (circa 80 people). The first theme looked at what is legal ops and what issues are currently faced by people working in it. The project is ran by me under the Legal Ops Career umbrella - and ultimately aims to alleviate some of these issues. ❔ If you're working in legal ops right now - do you agree (or disagree) with these career-related issues? #legalops #career

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If you want to transition to #legalops but believe you need to have a specific background, think again! The more I talk to folks like you interested in making the move to legal ops, the more I learn that the #1 blocker you all have is the belief that you are not capable of doing it because, for instance, they have a law firm/e-discovery background and fear the hiring employer will reject their application since they've never worked in-house. Of course this is just not true! To prove it, I researched the background of over 100 legal ops professionals globally and summarized the results of my findings in this map. The truth is, "All roads lead to R̶o̶m̶e̶ Legal Ops" because there isn't a traditional career path to legal ops. The diversity of backgrounds, profiles, and skills of legal ops professionals is exactly what makes the legal ops industry and community powerful, vibrant, and rich: Also, keep in mind that what might be a strict requirement for one hiring employer could be considered an additional bonus or extra qualification by another. It all depends on the specific needs and preferences of each organization. So, don’t: ❌ Look too far. ❌ Think you need a specific route. ❌ Underestimate the value you bring. Instead: ✅ Embrace your skills and strengths. ✅ Be open-minded and patient. ✅ Target the right opportunities that value your unique experience and background. Your unique background could be exactly what a hiring team is looking for to bring fresh perspectives and innovative solutions to the table. Do you have a story to tell me about this? I'm all ears👂Please feel free to drop a comment or leave me a DM!

Waiting for the perfect career can sometimes be a daunting exercise... Why wait? We have quite a few roles available within the legal tech industry that will suit anyone's career goals and dreams. Roles available: https://lnkd.in/dE8q3CBy DM me if you're interested in starting the journey or apply with the link above. #Legal #Legaltech #Talentacquisition #Careerprogress

Have you decided it's time to consider your options or are simply curious about what you can expect in the market? I am currently working on a number of enviable Legal Support opportunities, and look forward to partnering with you in your job search. Please contact me to schedule a confidential discussion on your next career move on [email protected] or 0417 413 787 or via DM. 📞 #tmlegal #tannermenzies #legalsupport #newyearnewjob #recruitingnow #hiring #sydneylegal #sydneyjobs #lawfirm #certaintydelivered

6 reasons why you don’t need to build new skills to work in Legal Ops: Many legal professionals believe they must acquire entirely new skills to move into Legal Ops. This simply isn’t true. And here is why: 1. Most legal ops roles don’t ask you to be an expert in specific areas. 2. Hiring managers are looking for adaptable candidates with a solid foundation. 3. Legal Ops focuses more on soft skills and things you can’t just learn from a course. 4. You can’t guarantee that what you’ll learn will be exactly your legal ops area of focus. 5. You’ll learn by doing—while you actually perform your legal ops job. 6. Your skills are more transferable than you might think. If you're wondering what skills to leverage, questioning about your transferable skills, or seeking guidance on how to position yourself for a career in Legal Ops, I have opened 3 new spots to work with people like you on exactly that. Reserve your spot now using this link: https://bit.ly/4ang4D5 #legaloperations #legalops #inhouselegal #careertransition #careerdevelopment #legalcareer

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