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Career opportunities of the week

swan — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 08:25:11 +0000

Another week, another legal job opportunity! Whether you’re an associate or a partner, we’re always getting word about new openings at law firms throughout California. No matter what type of practice area best suits your career goals, contact us. We get new career opportunities daily.

This week, the associate position is located in the Bay Area. This law firm is seeking a 2004-2008 tax associate. As a lawyer at this firm, you’ll work with emerging growth companies, entrepreneurs, and venture capitalists. For more information about this position, see SwanLegal.com.

If you’re searching for a partner position in Los Angeles, this could be the career opportunity for you. This international law firm seeks a real estate partner to help build the Los Angeles office. In addition to real estate legal work, you must help create a thoughtful business plan for continued growth for the Los Angeles office. This could be a wonderful opportunity for an attorney who is interested in the business side of running a law firm.

Please check back often: our legal opportunities are updated weekly, and we receive information about new legal jobs daily. At Swan Legal Search, we want to make sure that your next job is your best!

Career opportunities of the week

swan — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 23:50:56 +0000

Still searching for that dream law firm job? We at Swan Legal Search are ready to help you find the perfect career for you. Whether you’re a partner or an associate, we get new legal job opportunities every day. Please check back frequently!

As a partner, it’s so important to find the position that will fit with your career goals and your lifestyle needs. This position may be the one for you. If you’re in the San Francisco Bay area or are willing to relocate, this firm is searching for a partner with a $1M book of business and extensive experience with environmental litigation and regulations. Sound like something you’d like to try? Contact us or visit SwanLegal.com for more information.

For the job-seeking associate attorneys, we have a wonderful opportunity in a Los Angeles office. This position is for the general litigation group of the firm. If you are a 2005 graduate with strong litigation skills, excellent writing skills and the ability to run a case, this may be the perfect fit for your career. More information about this opportunity is available at our website or by contacting us.

Don’t see a perfect match? We’ll be posting more opportunities next week. There are more job openings every day at Swan Legal Search. Contact us to find the career opportunity of a lifetime.

Seeking a New Position in a Recession

swan — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 16:39:45 +0000

Be certain you actually are engaging every possible avenue to secure a new position. You should work with your law school career services office, check (believe it or not) Craig’s List, scan the local legal newspaper ads and check on-line job posting sites. In addition, you need to be proactive and spread the word that you are actively seeking a legal position. Most folks want to be helpful, and even if they are unaware of any current opportunities or leads, ask them if they know of anyone who might be able to help. Networking is key during these times — I’ve found that there is a great sense of camaraderie in these tough times, and an empathetic understanding that “we’re all in this together.” You might consider visiting different chapters of various networking organizations in your city, and mingling with other lawyers at chamber of commerce mixers, local and state bar events and the like. You should also embark on a targeted mail campaign, which includes a brief introductory letter, your resume and law school transcript. Focus on smaller firms (30 or less) and consider geographic areas that are less desirable to live in or are otherwise off the beaten path. A key element in mail campaigns and in networking is to be organized, so you should develop a system that reflects a list the people with whom you have spoken, the dates of the communication and the upshot, if any. It is critical to follow up, follow up and follow up. It’s often a thin line between being diligent and annoying, so tread carefully. If possible, don’t leave multiple voicemail messages, but continue to call until you reach a live person. You can follow up by email as well. It would probably be best to alternate between the two methods, and follow up no less than two or three times over the course of several weeks. Always be grateful for whatever time and energy someone offers you, and be willing to give back in any way you can. In the meantime, stay involved in the law through volunteer work, if possible. Finally, stay optimistic and continue to believe that through your persistent efforts, you will eventually land the job you want.