Most attorneys probably understand that they should ask open-ended questions on direct examination. During cross-examination, that is generally the time to ask leading questions. A job interview is much like a direct examination, so open-ended questions in interviews are preferable. A good job interview consists of what, where, when, why, and how questions. The purpose…
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Do you really need a custom-made suit?
It is easy when you are a lawyer to want to feel good. You want to feel like a professional. You want to look sharp. You want to feel like you have made it. You may see other lawyers in court and elsewhere looking on top of their game. They’ve got a custom suit. Maybe…
Winter can be a time to tighten the belt
In a lot of law firms, winter can be a tough time. During the winter and the holidays, many parties may be unwilling to move forward on pursuing a new case. They might not have the finances to move forward with pursuing a new legal matter. This can be the case as parties are spending…
What is anchor text in law firm webpage linking?
Many lawyers and law firms have a hard time understanding the concept of linking for search engine optimization purposes. A link is any time another webpage on the internet points back to your law firm’s webpage domain address. To rank high online, law firms would historically get lots of links. Lots of links meant that…
Experience versus personality in law firm hires?
In a previous blog entry, I discussed the importance of making experienced law firm hires. Applicants who have experience and experience in the areas of law in which your law firm practices can have a positive impact on your law firm. It is certainly helpful to have new employees who are able to hit the…
Comprehensive Advertising Approach for Law Firms
For law firms trying to generate business, it’s important to have a comprehensive advertising approach. When they market their law firm, many will almost exclusively advertise singularly. In other words, they might pick up the phone book. Some firms might like billboards or signage. Others might make referrals to their source of business. Some might…
Having a no solicitation policy at your law firm
When you own a law firm or are in management at a law firm, solicitations can take a lot of your time. You cannot blame individuals and companies for wanting to solicit and generate business. Many individuals and companies work on commissions/sales. This makes soliciting business essential for their livelihood. But much of your time…
Job data regarding millennials
No matter what kind of law firm you are running, you are likely to receive applications from people looking for employment. Many of these job applications are going to come from millennials. Millennials can have a lot to offer. Being new in a career, and fresh out of college in certain instances, can result in some…
Are you a dangling a hook in somebody else’s pond?
If you’ve decided to hang a shingle or start your law firm, it can be a difficult endeavor. Statistics show that most businesses fail (8 in 10). So, getting your firm off the ground and moving forward is not always easy. Many lawyers end up seeking employment at a different law firm, once their current…
Are online legal directories useful?
Prior to the advent of online marketing, the phone book was a popular way to get business. If a law firm really wanted to enhance its business, it would place a large advertisement in the phone book. They would also enhance their size or font of their listing in the phone book. Ultimately, this resulted…
Should we use a headhunter for job openings?
The larger the law firm you have, the more hiring needs you probably have. From attorneys, paralegals, legal assistants, and receptionists other administrative staff, many law firms can have lots of employment needs. The task of completing legal work is likely the most important task in a law firm. For most law firms, there is…
Tips for increasing referrals
Advertising to generate new leads is important to any law firm. For law firms that are budget-limited, referrals can still be an important source in bringing in new business. Referrals can ultimately help a law firm rise from the ground up to where it can reach a point where paying to advertise is viable. Even…