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Virtual Law Practice, Briefcase Lawyers: It’s a New ‘Flexible’ World for Lawyers

ink — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 13:11:20 +0000

Not long ago I bumped into a lawyer who challenged the possibility of practicing law from anywhere. Unauthorized practice (licensing/ethics), office space, working 'without' support and 'image' where the big hangups. Though I argued that flexibility and portability are 'IN,' pointing to technology and even referencing the ABA Journal Magazine that had featured [...]

Flexible Lawyer Jobs: 06/27/09

ink — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 22:32:54 +0000

While visiting Richmond, Virginia earlier this month, I kept thinking the entire time that the city seemed like a great place to live for work/life balance. If you happen to live in or near Richmond, or would love to find work there, here's a freshly submitted part-time flexible position to check out (employers, if [...]

Student Law Loan Relief on the Horizon

ink — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 11:45:48 +0000

On July 1st, lawyers saddled with student loans may find themselves with a little extra breathing room. According to the ABA Journal, a new federal program will help lawyers deal with their student loan debt. You can find details about the program here. The program offers a public interest work loan-forgiveness possibility, [...]

Staying Marketable, Connected and Visible While Laid-Off, Between Jobs or ‘Detoured’

ink — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 20:14:00 +0000

If you're looking to keep your hand in the law or find opportunities while "at-home" or between jobs, you can't miss this free ABA Podcast, Staying Marketable, Staying Connected, and Staying Visible. I (Julie Tower-Pierce) moderate this informative discussion, featuring the dream-team of lawyer visibility: Carolyn Elefant, creator of MyShingle.com, the first blog and online [...]

Flexible Lawyer Jobs: 06/18/09

ink — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 04:19:12 +0000

Just a few flexible lawyer job leads...saw these and couldn't resist posting. Fingers crossed for you that today is your day to find your ideal law gig! As always, it's up to you to do your homework to ensure an opportunity is legitimate before sending along personal info. I simply post interesting [...]

Flexible Lawyer Jobs: 06/17/09

ink — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 02:25:34 +0000

Are you looking for a part-time or flexible legal opportunity, so you have time to do the things you want to do beyond the law, like spending time with your family or focusing on your start-up? Are you unemployed and looking to avoid a "gap" in your resume, at least until that dream gig comes along? Or, are you [...]

The Freelance Lawyer Life

ink — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 12:07:35 +0000

Ever wish you were your own boss? Maybe so you could set your own schedule and never miss a dance recital or swim meet? Well, you can be. How? Become a freelance lawyer. Freelancing lawyers (also sometimes referred to as "contract lawyers") can find and take on project-based work (e.g., a specific part of a case, such as drafting an appeal), [...]

Darling Hill Buzz: Get Back to the Law & Parent Lawyer Events

ink — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 14:25:36 +0000

If you're looking to get back to the law after a career detour or after receiving a pink slip--or simply looking for new ideas to recession proof your practice or job, here are a few upcoming events that may be of interest: June 24, 2009: PinkSlips, Detours & Re-Entry: Restart, Recharge, or Reinvent Your Legal Career [...]

Time to Move Beyond Talk of Short Skirts in Court?

ink — Fri, 29 May 2009 15:17:29 +0000

Wonder what judges and lawyers are talking about these days? Apparently, it's the length of skirts. We're talking women lawyers' skirts. Short skirts are referred to as a problem. A problem that needs correcting. Sure, I'm a liberal lawyer mom with a background in women's studies, but isn't it time to move past the wardrobe discussion? The last thing adult women lawyers [...]

JobShares, Group Practice: The Next Frontier of Flexibility in the Law

ink — Wed, 27 May 2009 16:41:00 +0000

"The question of how to balance work and family is almost inevitably a thorny one," particularly if you're in one of the elite professions like medicine or the law. At least that's according to New York Times Columnist, David Leonhardt, in today's Financial Careers Come at a Cost to Families. Leonhardt reports that doctors tend to have [...]