Almost every attorney interviewing for a new position gets asked at some point during the interview: “Do you have any questions for me?” This is your chance to not only learn more about the position and the company but to also make a good impression with the questions you ask. As recruiters advising Texas attorneys on how to get the job they’re seeking, we heartily agree with four of the five questions that ZipRecruiter recommends. In fact, we also recommend that our attorney candidates ask: 1) Why is this position vacant; 2) Can you describe a typical workday for the lawyer in this position?; 3) How would you characterize the culture of this company/law firm, and; 4) What are the goals of this company, and how does this position and legal department factor into those goals?
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In-house Attorney Hiring Continues to be Strong in Texas
Legal hiring continues to be strong in the Lone Star State!
Unique Opportunity for IP Litigation Associate
IP LITIGATION ASSOCIATES– tired of being a bit player with limited responsibility? A longstanding client has engaged us to assist in adding an IP litigation associate to their team. The client is a prominent I.P. litigation boutique in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. Enjoy an entrepreneurial environment, with profit sharing and significant opportunity for advancement. Associates will gain hands-on experience litigating and running their own I.P. infringement cases as opposed to playing only a support role.
Tips for First Month on a New Job
Starting a new job can be stressful. This article by Fast Company written by Ximena Vengoechea provides good strategies to keep in mind.
New Legal Positions in Dallas and Austin!
Lots is happening in legal hiring in Dallas and Austin!
On the In-house side of things, we have a new division counsel position in Dallas with a company that’s seeking construction, litigation, and real estate expertise. (Position #3089). P We also have a new inhouse position for a paralegal in Dallas (Position 3084). For this one, experience with collection litigation and/or the FDCPA is required.
2015 Legal Hiring Starts with a bang!
Attorney hiring in Austin has startedoff strong in the New Year. On the in-house side, we have a new opening with an Austin-based company in Central Austin that’s seeking an attorney with 3-5 years of experience in consumer finance and/or lending issues (see position number 3038), as well as another company seeking a transactional attorney with securities and finance expertise.
Happy New Year – Happy Attorney Hiring!
We’ve taken some time off this past week, but the new openings continue — a good omen for legal hiring in the New Year! We’re seeking a Division Counsel for an energy-related company in Houston, a Real Estate Attorney for a law firm in Dallas, and a Transactional/Securities attorney for a company in Austin. Attorney hiring in Texas is still going strong! Please tell anyone you may know who is looking to make a move in 2015 to call Momentum. And if you’re interested in any of the following in-house positions, please inquire at info@momentumlegal.com.
Twas the week before Christmas…and legal hiring continues!
Typically we see a significant downturn in new openings between Thanksgiving and Christmas. The slowdown was not as drastic as it has been in many years past; in fact, there wasn’t much of a slow down at all. Here it is, just days before Christmas, when legal hiring typically comes to a complete stop. But we have four new openings: associate, paralegal, legal assistant and paralegal, in Dallas, Houston, and Austin, respectively. One is with a law firm and three are in-house. Hopefully this portends continued strong hiring for 2015!
The Science Behind the Most Successful Careers
If you doubt the power of belief – even for just one moment – you are forsaking your most powerful ally: your brain. If you doubt that changing a few beliefs can dramatically alter the trajectory of your career, then your career may fall far short of its true potential.
Trends in Corporate Legal Departments
Our team of Texas legal recruiters recently attended the annual conference of the National Association of Legal Search Consultants (NALSC), the professional organization that promulgates ethical standards and best practices in the legal recruiting profession. The key note speech was presented by James Merklinger, Vice President and General Counsel of the Association of Corporate Counsel. His talk about in-house legal department trends was insightful and we thought would be of interest to many of our readers. Below is a brief summary of our annotations: