Legal Talent: How to Attract and Keep the Best Staff

October 26, 2021
Ask any successful attorney what makes their firm great, and every single one of them will tell you that it’s their team of highly trained associates, legal assistants, and support staff. Top people make a top firm, and let me tell you…if you’re offering $19.00/hr you won’t be getting top people. Why? Because in today’s labor market any 15-year-old can make that kind of cash with full benefits and a $1.50/hour raise after a year. The best legal talent (in any aspect of the industry) is not going to settle for Chick-fil-A wages, which means you won’t be getting the best legal talent with such an offer.

Employee Pay Raise: How to Handle It Fairly

September 13, 2018
An employee pay raise is inevitable—at some point, every team member will ask for a salary increase. This common scenario unfolds in small law firms time and again: an employee compiles a list of reasons why they feel undervalued, highlighting their contributions and lack of recognition. Then, they walk into your office, ready to justify […]

Search

Recent Posts

Archives

Categories