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By DebbieH 23 Sep 2020 0 min read

5 tips on being successful at family law

We recently caught up with Optimal Solicitors to discover how to be successful at Family Law This is what they said There s a quote attributed to none other than the Dalai Lama that goes The best way...

By DebbieH 16 Sep 2020 0 min read

8 things to avoid in a virtual court hearing

We recently caught up with Claude Turcotte to discover things to avoid in a virtual court hearing This is what he said Covid- has impacted every aspect of our daily routines From how we shop for groce...

By DebbieH 28 Aug 2020 0 min read

The hottest legal jobs in London right now

While Covid- has already ravished certain industries the good news is that the number of law firms continuing recruitment as normal is growing Some large city and regional firms have not felt forced t...

By DebbieH 02 Jul 2020 0 min read

Seeking a better salary as a legal secretary

Progressing in a Legal Secretary role means you can benefit from higher pay in salary The average salary for a Legal Secretary in was This average dropped slightly from by - Salaries would also vary b...

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By DebbieH 29 Jun 2020 6 min read

Courses Paralegals can tackle at home

Despite the recent relaxation of a few lockdown measures many of us are still working from home If this applies to you and you are a paralegal or a wannabe paralegal what can you do to tackle the bore...

By DebbieH 18 Jun 2020 0 min read

Practice areas most affected by coronavirus outbreak

A report earlier this week from Legal Cheek has outlined which legal practices have suffered the most and the least during the outbreak of coronavirus Below we outline the results of the report One th...

By DebbieH 02 Jun 2020 7 min read

How Paralegals are coping with COVID-19

Amanda Hamilton from National Association of Licensed Paralegals NALP updates us on the paralegal world in light of COVID- As we continue to go through the most unprecedented time in which families in...

By DebbieH 27 May 2020 0 min read

Finding a top CV for your job advert

Recently we ve looked at various topics on recruitment based on how to improve your job advert and why salary is an essential piece of information to candidates We ve also explored how to spot lies on...

By DebbieH 21 May 2020 0 min read

Searching for new job opportunities during COVID-19

The last couple of months spent in lockdown has affected many lives in the legal industry with staff now working from home working reduced hours or unfortunately being furloughed Jobs are more scarce...

By DebbieH 13 May 2020 0 min read

How to create a brand that candidates are desperate to work for

When you re working in a competitive industry the way in which you position yourself against other companies in your market is essential particularly if you want to be the number one choice for potent...

By DebbieH 30 Apr 2020 0 min read

How to cope with stress and anxiety

It s natural for anyone to fall victim to stress or anxiety at any point in life whether you are prone to these conditions or you re going through a particularly difficult situation like divorce berea...