I recently had a one-on-one conversation with a senior managing partner of a national law firm. He and his paralegal teamed up 29 years ago! He is not the only one. I have three mentors in the legal field that started working with their paralegal more than 20 years ago. These lawyer/paralegal teams are built on cooperation, trust and mutual respect. No lawyer is perfect, and everyone knows that a…
How do you know if you fit in your firm? People often throw the buzzword “fit” around when making employment decisions. When considering your next job, having the right experience and a strong résumé always helps. With that in mind, you must consider the people at the firm. I was recently reminded of this when helping an extremely talented young lawyer relocate to Alberta. The earliest sense of your fit…
