Resume Tips (Key Strategies for Success)
When drafting a resume, focus on results by highlighting key accomplishments and outcomes, not just tasks. Quantify and qualify your achievements, such as "Successfully negotiated a $10M settlement" or "Led a team in a high-stakes trial." Keep your resume concise, limiting it to 1-2 pages and using bullet points for easy reading. Customize your resume…
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National Lateral Statistics
National Lateral Move Statistics: Year-to-Date 24,173 lateral moves overall-5,203 Partners, 3,383 Counselsand 13,680 Associates. 21,017 of these moves were within law firms, while only 2,046 moves were to in-house positions, reflecting the hyper-competitive nature of in-house tracks (In-house salaries favor larger companies, top law school graduates, and attorneys in high demand practice areas such as…
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Compensation/Bonus/Billing Trends
Gjerset & Lorenz, a healthcare boutique in Austin, TX, offers starting salaries for the Class of 2024 at $265K, surpassing the Cravath scale by $15K-$40K, with a commitment to adjusting salaries based on market trends. Baker McKenzie is focusing on growth, especially in New York and North America, offering lateral partners two- to three-year compensation guarantees (cash…
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