Momentum is proud to announce that one of our principals and founders, Jane Pollard, was recently voted onto the board of directors for The National Association of Legal Search Consultants (NALSC). NALSC is a professional organization comprised of legal search consultants across the United States and Canada whose members agree to abide by the NALSC Code of Ethics®. NALSC also provides an educational forum for members and for the legal and business community, and allows NALSC members to learn and socialize together at its two conferences each year.
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Austin Legal Administrators Conference Sponsored by Momentum
Momentum was a proud sponsor of the educational seminar and legal expo held this week at the Stephen F. Austin hotel by the Austin Chapter of the Association of Legal Administrators. Firm Administrators heard speakers on topics such as cybersecurity and privacy and compliance issues related to cybersecurity. This was the 19th annual conference held in Austin by the ALA, and presented a great opportunity for legal administrators to share ideas, network, and learn. The theme this year was Once Upon a Time, so of course Momentum recruiters went all out with the fairy-tale theme, complete with wings, wands, and fairy-tale dust.
Future Texas Attorneys: Choose the Career Path That’s Right for You
A huge new crop of students will be entering their first year of law school at schools across Texas in a couple of weeks. While job opportunities and career paths accessible to Texas lawyers are boundless, learning as much as you can early on about the diverse career paths will make a significant difference in your future. You need to dedicate the time, attention and commitment it deserves to educate yourself about the different areas of the law so that you may equip yourself with the knowledge necessary to make an informed choice as to your area of pursuit. Take advantage of mentoring programs offered at your law school, talk to your professors, especially the adjuncts, who have practical experience in the “real world,” and talk to as many recent law graduates and practicing attorneys as you can to learn about the career paths they have chosen, and why.
9 Reasons Candidates Should Speak With Legal Recruiters
For one reason or another, some legal professionals are hesitant to work with recruiters. But when you are a candidate, a seasoned recruiter can streamline the job search process and introduce you to fresh career opportunities you might have otherwise overlooked. If you are still unsure as to why you should work with a legal recruiter, here are nine ways they can help you gain the upper hand when “swimming with the sharks” in the highly competitive legal industry.
Dallas Legal Recruiter seeking Corporate Attorneys for Law Jobs in Texas
Texas Needs M&A Lawyers!
We’ve got a tremendous need in the Lone Star State for top M&A lawyers.
If you’re a 1-6 year attorney (classes 2010-2016) currently practicing with an Am Law 200 firm in corporate law with exposure to M&A and private equity work, graduated in the top 15% of your law school class, and are looking to relocate to one of the best states for business (CNBC ranks Texas #2 and Forbes ranks Texas #5), contact me and let’s discuss the future of your career in Texas.
CADE HAMNER, SEARCH DIRECTOR
214.821.1222 | CADE@MOMENTUMLEGAL.COM
3838 OAK LAWN AVENUE, SUITE 1750 | DALLAS, TX 75219
Texas Legal Recruiters Seeking Litigation Attorneys For Austin
We’ve seen a recent spike in demand for litigation associates in Austin, and our legal recruiters are busy trying to fill these as well as other searches.
Legal Recruiters Know Resumes. Texas Attorneys, Make Your Resume Count!
Your resume is the first impression you make, and first impressions are important. You only get one. As Legal Recruiters, we read dozens of resumes a day so we know what works. Research has proven that the average resume gets looked at for quick six seconds. For this reason, your resume needs to be concise, easy to read, and especially easy to digest. It also means that sometimes “less is more.”
In-House Law Job in Dallas for Transactional Lawyer
Momentum has been retained on an exclusive basis to help a client hire an attorney with at least five years’ (but preferably more) experience handling M&A transactions and joint ventures in the healthcare industry.
Recruiting Attorneys for In-house Legal and Compliance Jobs
We have two exclusive, in-house openings in Dallas and Nashville for an M&A lawyer and healthcare lawyer, respectively.
Both positions involve sophisticated and challenging work, with autonomy and flexibility, as well as predictable hours and competitive compensation.
In-House Corporate Attorneys needed in Austin for Momentum Clients
Momentum has been retained on an exclusive basis to help two different companies find transactional attorneys for their legal departments.