Pay to hire away

Article Abstract:

Brobeck Phleger and Harrison's trying to stem lawyer attrition is described, and charges clients successful at recruiting and hiring away Brobeck lawyers. Legal recruiters state that retention is a big problem for all law firms.

Finance, Corporate counsel, Law firms, Brobeck, Phleger and Harrison L.L.P.

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Fitting in fitness; consider a personal trainer for an individualized workout plan for success

Article Abstract:

The advantages provided by a personal trainer in giving physical fitness buffs individualized workout plans are described. Group training can be a good start and for those bent on individual trainers, only those certified should be selected. Helpful web sites are given.

Planning, Evaluation, Physical fitness, Personal trainers

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Beyond the typing pool; a legal secretary must be a computer whiz, law clerk, receptionist and confidant

Article Abstract:

Sole practitioners need a secretary who can wear many hats, serving as receptionist, bookkeeper, file clerk, law clerk, computer expert and confidant. The skills that distinguish a secretary in a large law firm often do not help in a smaller practice, so a job applicant's experience is often little help in finding a secretary for a sole practice. Personality is more important for a sole practitioner, and characteristics such as inability to work alone should disqualify a secretary from working for a sole practitioner.

Sole practitioners, Sole practitioners (Lawyers), Legal secretaries

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