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12 Pros and Cons You Need to Consider Before Changing Jobs

January 21, 2022

When Monday morning rolls around, do you dread getting ready for work? Does the idea of going into the office fill you with feelings of stress or indifference? Do you feel undervalued for your contributions to the law firm or company you work for? Do you find yourself consistently complaining to coworkers or friends about your job frustrations?

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5 steps for success in the current Texas job market

December 21, 2021

Interested in a making a career move either within or as a new participant in the Texas legal job market. Whether a law firm or the legal department of a corporation, here are 5 steps for success:

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When is a Company Ready to Hire its First In-house Lawyer?

November 22, 2021

Many companies begin with employing outside lawyers and law firms for their company’s business needs. As a company grows, these needs can be business formations, intellectual property, real estate, employment law, and other functions. Eventually, the scales will tip, and it will be time to hire their first in-house lawyer.

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When should a law firm associate make a move in-house?

October 28, 2021

In-house is often seen as nirvana, the state of perfect happiness, peace, and no billable time. At Momentum Search Partners, we often from law firm associates seeking this path begin monitoring opportunities as a 3rd & 4th year (sometime earlier!). It’s never too early to begin getting familiar with the needed skill set and other qualifications to make you more appealing to a General Counsel. Once you take this leap, there is typically no going back to law firm life. So, give serious consideration to whether it’s the right time leave your law firm career behind.

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Legal Headhunter vs Legal Recruiter: What’s the Difference?

September 12, 2021

What Is a Legal Headhunter?

Headhunters and recruiters are often used as interchangeable terms because both are responsible for matching candidates with available job. However, headhunting is the process of recruiting very skilled and experienced individuals to for a particular job. A headhunter resembles a talent scout looking for specific talent. Some call this sourcing.

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Relocating to Texas? Here’s How a Local Legal Recruiter Can Help

August 7, 2021

If you’re an experienced attorney who’s interested in relocation opportunities, the Texas legal market is on fire. Landing that dream job that you’ve always wanted takes an effective relocation strategy that’s focused on all your career objectives.

Austin, Dallas/ Ft. Worth, Houston and San Antonio all offer something unique to their cities.  Austin has technology companies, start-ups and several major law firms opening offices in 2021, including Skadden Arps, Perkins Coie and O’Melveny & Myers.

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Jane Pollard Re-elected to NALSC board for Additional 3 Years

July 29, 2021

Momentum is proud to be long-time members of NALSC, the National Association of Legal Search Consultants. This professional organization is comprised of 200+ search member firms and recruiters from all over the United States and Canada, as well as other international locations. It is run by a board of 13 directors elected by its members, with each director serving a three-year term.

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Looking for a job? Benefits of Hiring a Legal Recruiter

June 23, 2021

Whether you’re actively looking for a job or just testing the job market waters, the rewards of a new job are often thwarted by the formidable task of job searching. To make the process easier, consider working with a legal recruiter like Momentum. When working with Momentum, you’ll be offered opportunities that match your experience and interest.

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State of the Austin Legal Market and Hiring in 2021

May 11, 2021

The legal market in Austin, like most other professions, is directly tied to the overall economy of the area. Austin is on fire…again! In the past 18 months – yes, during the pandemic – companies like Tesla, Oracle and Apple all made announcements regarding huge expansions of their smaller presence in Austin.

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The State of the Houston Legal Industry in 2021

March 2, 2021

Houston has always been known for energy and oil & gas. An area located west of downtown known as the Energy Corridor is home to many of these companies. There are currently twenty-one Fortune 500 companies headquartered in Houston, most of them related to Oil & Gas/Energy.

Included in the Top 200 are Phillips 66, ConocoPhillips, Plains All American Pipeline, Baker Hughes and Halliburton. Upstream, downstream, drilling, pipelines, and oilfield services. These companies have large corporate counsel offices and equally large outside counsel with multiple law firms.

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