Thursday, October 11, 2007
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT: Temporary Full or Part-time Attorney (NY)
In-house position for attorney with human resources experience. Visit http://jobs.acca.com/jobdetail.cfm?job=2698264 for more information.
Enlisting help is an important step in relaunching your legal career
A carefully chosen group of supporters is critical to your success. You’re excited, motivated, and focused, but you will need someone to turn to when your resolve begins to wane and when self-doubt begins to emerge.
There will be days when you experience a set-back. It could be that you go a few days without finding the time to do anything career-related or it may be that an informational interview takes a negative turn. You will need people to reassure you that: your goals are realistic and attainable, you are employable, you are not crazy for wanting to return to the workplace, and your family will survive the change!
Finding your support group or cheerleaders is not as hard as it sounds. They do not need to be attorneys. You need sympathetic ears and calm reassuring voices. These are the people who will keep you from abandoning your plan and keep you sane. The group can include your husband, mother, sister, best friend, or local shopkeeper. They do not need to be lawyers. Think of the people who cheer on marathon runners. They may never have run a race, but they cheer and shout “come on, you can do it!” Anyone who believes that you can do it qualifies for the job of cheerleader! Their job is not to give you a reality check — that job belongs to your advisors. In keeping with the runners’ analogy, your advisors are the equivalent of running coaches. More on that later.
You will successfully relaunch your legal career if you surround yourself with a positive group of people who will constantly remind you that you can do it!
There will be days when you experience a set-back. It could be that you go a few days without finding the time to do anything career-related or it may be that an informational interview takes a negative turn. You will need people to reassure you that: your goals are realistic and attainable, you are employable, you are not crazy for wanting to return to the workplace, and your family will survive the change!
Finding your support group or cheerleaders is not as hard as it sounds. They do not need to be attorneys. You need sympathetic ears and calm reassuring voices. These are the people who will keep you from abandoning your plan and keep you sane. The group can include your husband, mother, sister, best friend, or local shopkeeper. They do not need to be lawyers. Think of the people who cheer on marathon runners. They may never have run a race, but they cheer and shout “come on, you can do it!” Anyone who believes that you can do it qualifies for the job of cheerleader! Their job is not to give you a reality check — that job belongs to your advisors. In keeping with the runners’ analogy, your advisors are the equivalent of running coaches. More on that later.
You will successfully relaunch your legal career if you surround yourself with a positive group of people who will constantly remind you that you can do it!
Wednesday, October 10, 2007
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT: Part-time Associate Attorney (DC)
District of Columbia law firm seeks part-time lawyer. The firm seeks an associate with 1-3 years of business law experience. Attorney must be licensed in Virginia. View the complete announcement at http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/doc/lgl/444182776.html.
Large firms begin to offer flexible schedules
The Miami Herald reports that big firms, including Hunton & Williams, are starting to offer flexible schedules to keep their women lawyers from heading for the door. If you are an alum of H&W or another large firm, call your colleagues to find out what your old firm is up to. There could be a place for you. Who says you can’t go home again? Read the complete article by Cindy Krischer Goodman at http://www.miamiherald.com/business/story/266172.html.
Do you have a business card?
You’re in line at the post office. The line is moving at a snail’s pace and the woman behind you strikes up a conversation. You learn that she is a partner at a small firm and you reveal that you are an attorney who is planning to relaunch your legal career. She asks for your contact information because her firm needs part-time help. Do you tear a sheet from your planner and scribble your information or do you hand her a business card? Read on if you answered the former.
A business card projects a professional image and indicates that you are serious about returning to the workplace. In addition, you can hand them to anyone who asks for your contact information such as fellow moms, new friends, and former colleagues. A simple card with your name, phone number, and/or e-mail address is all you need. Your local stationary store can print them for you. Or visit www.vistaprint.com for inexpensive options. You never know when that job opportunity will present itself. You’ll be prepared for the next time someone asks for your contact information!
A business card projects a professional image and indicates that you are serious about returning to the workplace. In addition, you can hand them to anyone who asks for your contact information such as fellow moms, new friends, and former colleagues. A simple card with your name, phone number, and/or e-mail address is all you need. Your local stationary store can print them for you. Or visit www.vistaprint.com for inexpensive options. You never know when that job opportunity will present itself. You’ll be prepared for the next time someone asks for your contact information!
Tuesday, October 9, 2007
Organize your e-mail
Does the fear of overwhelming your already full inbox keep you from subscribing to newsletters that could help you relaunch your legal career? If you’re like me, you receive more e-mail than you can possibly read. The solution? Create an e-mail account for each category of mail. This is like sorting mail. For example, I’ve set up separate accounts to receive family, career, financial, and miscellaneous news and information.
I snatch a few minutes here and there to scan my accounts. So, the next time you stumble upon an intesting blog or website go ahead and subscribe. You no longer have to worry that it will get lost in your inbox — you’ll know exactly where to go to find what you are looking for!
I snatch a few minutes here and there to scan my accounts. So, the next time you stumble upon an intesting blog or website go ahead and subscribe. You no longer have to worry that it will get lost in your inbox — you’ll know exactly where to go to find what you are looking for!
Monday, October 8, 2007
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT: Part-time Attorney (CA)
Workers’ Compensation lawyer sought in California. Visit http://losangeles.craigslist.org/wst/lgl/442143158.html for more information.
Saturday, October 6, 2007
Are you ready to sharpen those legal skills?
The American Bar Association’s Section of Business Law launched Back to Business Law program for attorney moms who have left the workplace, but have an interest in relaunching their legal careers. Monthly seminars focus on areas of interest to business lawyers. This innovative program provides a great networking opportunity! Back to Business Law is currently in New York City. Visit http://www.abanet.org/dch/committee.cfm?com=CL999500 for more information.
Friday, October 5, 2007
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT: Part-time Attorney (CA)
San Fernando Valley, CA firm seeks attorney with commercial and residential real estate litigation and commercial transactional experience. View announcement at http://losangeles.craigslist.org/sfv/lgl/440130919.html
Thursday, October 4, 2007
Need a program to help you relaunch?
The Project for Attorney Retention announced the "Opting Back In" Program. The University of California Hastings College of the Law's Center for WorkLife Law (WLL) partnered with Lawyers Life Coach LLC to provide a virtual coaching program for attorneys ready to return to the workplace after an extended absence. The program's objective is to help participants devise a strategy for relaunching their careers.
The group meets via teleconference for two 90 minute sessions per month. In order to ensure maximum participation, the group is limited to 10. The cost is $150 per month. Please visit The Project for Attorney Retention at http://www.pardc.org/Optin/ for more information.
The group meets via teleconference for two 90 minute sessions per month. In order to ensure maximum participation, the group is limited to 10. The cost is $150 per month. Please visit The Project for Attorney Retention at http://www.pardc.org/Optin/ for more information.
Who is SAHM, Esq.?
SAHM (stay at home mom), Esq. is the attorney who traded her powersuits and heels for Capris and ballerina flats. What differentiates today's SAHM, Esq. from her counterpart of an earlier generation is that she expects to return to the workforce. SAHM, Esq. of yesterday had no realistic opportunity to return to the workplace. Times have changed and, while it may still take a bit of effort, it is possible to relaunch your legal career! SAHM, Esq. explores the road back to work. It may be bumpy, but SAHM, Esq. will pave the way.
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