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Careers in Contract Management

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 09:23:05 +0000

As transactional work picks up in the legal industry, careers in contract management are growing. In the realm of commercial transactions, contracts are vital to documenting the terms and conditions of the deal. A well-drafted contract also helps minimize a company's legal and financial risk. If you have a legal background or paralegal training, your communication, organization and negotiation skills may transition well to the tasks of procurement and contract management.

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Telecommuting is on the Rise

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 09:13:59 +0000

About one in five workers around the globe, particularly employees in the Middle East, Latin America and Asia, telecommute frequently and nearly 10 percent work from home every day, according to a new Ipsos/Reuters poll.

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Careers Headed for the Trashpile

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:34:30 +0000

According to Forbes, a number of career paths have been declining for years due to larger structural changes in the economy. Surprisingly, office support workers are among several dying occupations that Forbes believes are headed for the trash pile.

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Hot Practice Areas for In-House Lawyers

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 17:20:03 +0000

In the current economic downturn, corporate legal departments are bringing more work in-house to keep costs in check. In-house hiring is on the rise and legal departments are seeking attorneys and paralegals with experience in high-demand specialties. According to Lateral Link, the following practice areas are heating up:

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Careers in Civil Litigation

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 12:09:49 +0000

Civil litigation is the single most popular legal practice area among lawyers and paralegals. By some estimates, as many as fifty percent of all legal professionals' work involves some aspect of litigation.

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Law Firm Jobs

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 10:57:50 +0000

Roughly three-fourths of all legal professionals work in a law firm. Although law firms vary in size, practice areas, culture and location, all law firms employ lawyers and most employ a number of non-lawyer management and support staff.

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Paralegal Jobs

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 19:59:38 +0000

Thinking about a paralegal job? A new list by Monster.com cites paralegals as one of nine high-paying jobs with an associate's degree. While the national average paralegal salary hovers around $50,000 per year, paralegals in in-demand specialties or litigation support can earn six figures.

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Tips on Finding and Hiring a Lawyer

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 08:44:47 +0000

The United States boasts over one million licensed attorneys. If you seek an attorney, how can you find the right lawyer for your legal needs? First, make sure that the attorney is experienced in the practice area and type of case for which you seek assistance. For example, if you seek a personal injury attorney for an asbestos claim, make sure that lawyer you hire has asbestos experience and a track record of success.

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How to Keep Your New Year's Resolutions

Sat, 21 Jan 2012 15:44:56 +0000

Setting New Year's resolutions is a common practice in January. Research shows that people who make New Year's resolutions are more likely to attain their goals than those who do not. However, statistics also reveal that about 80 percent of people who make resolutions on January 1 fall off the wagon by Valentine's Day. Below are 3 ways to help you make good on your New Year's resolutions.

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Managing Multigenerational Employees and Clients

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 15:53:25 +0000

Today's workforce consists of employees of four distinct age groups: Traditionalists, Baby Boomers, Generation X and Generation Y. Differing attitudes, perceptions and work styles among these four generations can create conflict and chaos in the workplace. Motivating these age-diverse groups can present a challenge to managers and getting along with co-workers and clients of another generation is not always easy.

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