45 episodes

The Legal Report from Robert Half brings together leading experts to discuss the latest trends affecting the legal profession. Stay current with important issues and strategies surrounding hiring, compensation, practice management and more. The program is hosted by Jamy J. Sullivan, JD, executive director of the legal practice at Robert Half, the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions and business consulting firm. Robert Half offers contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions and is the parent company of Protiviti®, a global consulting firm. 
Robert Half is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation. Robert Half project attorneys do not constitute a law firm among themselves.

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The Legal Report from Robert Half brings together leading experts to discuss the latest trends affecting the legal profession. Stay current with important issues and strategies surrounding hiring, compensation, practice management and more. The program is hosted by Jamy J. Sullivan, JD, executive director of the legal practice at Robert Half, the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions and business consulting firm. Robert Half offers contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions and is the parent company of Protiviti®, a global consulting firm. 
Robert Half is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation. Robert Half project attorneys do not constitute a law firm among themselves.

    Hiring Trends and Career Guidance for Your Legal Career

    Hiring Trends and Career Guidance for Your Legal Career

    Are you ready to take the next step in your career in the legal field? Whether you are a recent law school graduate, researching summer associate opportunities, exploring entry-level paralegal or legal support positions, or an experienced professional aspiring to transition to the field of law, listen to this program to learn about hiring trends, in-demand skills, and tips to help you stand out in your job search.

    • 17 min
    Building World Class Legal Talent for Legal Department Transformation

    Building World Class Legal Talent for Legal Department Transformation

    For this episode of the Robert Half Legal Report, we'll be airing a recent conversation with host, Jamy Sullivan and former host Chad Volkert on his new podcast, Protiviti Legal Perspectives. We hope you enjoy!
    Today’s Chief Legal Officers are constantly reevaluating their legal ecosystem as the demands on the legal department continue to grow. One area that is gaining special attention in legal department management is legal talent and the important role it plays in accelerating operational efficiencies and effectiveness. In this episode Jamy Sullivan joins Chad Volkert on Protiviti Legal Perspectives podcast to talk about a new legal talent paradigm in legal department optimization.

    • 25 min
    Opportunity Knocks: How Paralegals and Legal Assistants Can Take Their Careers to New Heights

    Opportunity Knocks: How Paralegals and Legal Assistants Can Take Their Careers to New Heights

    In today’s dynamic environment, paralegals and legal assistants have an exciting opportunity to take their careers to the next level. From utilizing AI and machine learning to streamline complex matters to taking on hybrid, leadership or alternative roles, there are many avenues for growth. Learn about opportunities in the current job market as well as the characteristics employers seek most when hiring paralegals and legal assistants. Get tips to broaden your skill set, improve your marketability, and stay ahead of the curve to advance your career.

    • 48 min
    Essential Skills for Leaders to Excel in the Legal Field

    Essential Skills for Leaders to Excel in the Legal Field

    To succeed in a competitive business environment, leaders in the legal field need to continuously develop new skills while responding swiftly to change. Host Jamy Sullivan and guest PJ Dunn, C.C.P., a certified behavioral strategist and professional development coach, discuss competencies and management strategies that became essential during the pandemic and are needed by law firms and legal department leaders to excel today, including creative thinking, innovation and agility and tips for prioritizing well-being. 
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    • 47 min
    Succession Planning Essentials in the Post-Pandemic Workplace

    Succession Planning Essentials in the Post-Pandemic Workplace

    The pandemic underscored the need for solo practitioners and small law firms to plan for the retirement of influential leaders, business disruptions and unforeseen events. Firms without a succession plan run the risk of losing clients and revenue, if not more. As a law firm leader, what should you take into consideration when planning and timing your retirement? Discover essential elements of creating an exit strategy, including how to overcome potential obstacles, selling and valuing your legal practice and other factors to ensure a smooth transition and your firm’s future success. 

    • 29 min
    7 Challenges for Legal Hiring Managers — And How to Overcome Them

    7 Challenges for Legal Hiring Managers — And How to Overcome Them

    From the Great Resignation to candidate ghosting, most of the trends in the hiring market seem designed to give legal managers sleepless nights. The good news is that for every problem like chronic understaffing and flatlining employee engagement, there’s a solution that will help you secure the talent you need. In this podcast, we’ll discuss the seven biggest challenges facing hiring managers in the legal field today and provide some tried-and-trusted remedies to help you overcome them.

    • 22 min

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