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  • Insights and Trends from the TotallyLegal Salary Survey

    • 9 Oct 2024
    • Lily Hughes

    Learn more about our key takeaways from this year's TotallyLegal Salary Survey. Including insights into hybrid working, bonuses, pay disparities and more.

  • Is Probate Research a Rewarding Career Option?

    • 30 Sep 2024
    • Ryan Gregory, NALP Member

    Learn more about the role of a Probate Researcher and the many aspects that make this a rewarding career choice.

  • Paralegals and an AI Future

    Paralegals and an AI Future

    • 28 Aug 2024
    • Robin Ghurbhurun, Governing Board, NALP

    As AI continues to develop, law firms and legal professionals should embrace it as an unfolding reality that demands engagement, exploration, and adaptation. This article explores the considerable impacts AI will have across the industry.

  • How to Build a Thriving Workplace Culture: The Rol

    How to Build a Thriving Workplace Culture: The Role of Legal HR

    • 13 Jun 2024
    • Evie Courtier

    Whether you're starting out in the world of HR, looking to transfer to a dedicated legal HR role, or seeking a step up, we’ve got the strategies and practices to help you build a captivating workplace culture within a law firm.

  • How to use AI to Amplify your Job Search

    How to use AI to Amplify your Job Search

    • 6 Jun 2024
    • Evie Courtier

    AI has emerged as a pivotal tool revolutionising the way job seekers approach their job search. TotallyLegal are here to advise on the dos and don’ts of using AI as a proactive tool for career advancement.

  • How to Navigate the London Legal Jobs Market

    How to Navigate the London Legal Jobs Market: Key Trends and Strategic Insights

    • 6 Jun 2024
    • Evie Courtier and Austen Lloyd

    Austen Lloyd explores the key trends influencing the legal jobs market in London in 2024, providing insights to new, and seasoned legal professionals on how to navigate the terrain.

  • How AI May Enhance the Legal Secretary Role

    How AI May Enhance the Legal Secretary Role

    • 5 Jun 2024
    • Evie Courtier and ILPSA

    We delve into the newfound reality of AI-assisted work and how we can leverage technology to enhance the role of legal secretaries, streamlining efficiency and drawing inspiration from evolving workplace dynamics.

  • How to Transition from Paralegal to Solicitor

    How to Transition from Paralegal to Solicitor

    • 28 May 2024
    • NALP's Amanda Hamilton | Evie Courtier

    Working as a paralegal offers a stepping stone to a prosperous legal career, opening doors to the possibility of qualifying as a solicitor. Discover how to transition from Paralegal to Solicitor.

  • A Day in the Life of a General Counsel

    A Day in the Life of a General Counsel

    • 27 May 2024
    • Evie Courtier

    Have you been thinking about taking the next step to move into an in-house legal department? Considering a role as a General Counsel? Discover all with our day in the life of a GC.

  • Top Strategies for Work-Life Balance in the Legal

    Top Strategies for Work-Life Balance in the Legal Profession

    • 25 Mar 2024
    • Kelli Hall | Evie Courtier

    Kelli Hall, Legal Associate at Cogneesol, shares with totallylegal, her best practices that lawyers can implement to foster a positive culture.

  • Specialising Within Corporate Law

    Specialising Within Corporate Law: Skills and Opportunities

    • 22 Mar 2024
    • Evie Courtier

    The world of corporate law, whether you’re seeking corporate lawyer jobs, or in-house counsel corporate jobs, offers a broad spectrum of opportunities. Read this article to discover what a corporate lawyer is, what opportunities are available to corporate lawyers, and what skills are required to achieve these goals.

  • Building a Successful Career in Litigation: Tips f

    Building a Successful Career in Litigation: Tips for Junior Lawyers

    • 19 Feb 2024
    • Evie Courtier

    How do you build a successful career in litigation? Find our with our top tips for junior lawyers.

  • The Top Four Skills for Lawyers

    The Top Four Skills for Lawyers

    • 7 Feb 2024
    • Evie Courtier

    Whatever practice area you choose to specialise in as a Lawyer, it's necessary to conquer a combination of legal knowledge, practical skills, and personal qualities to thrive. Discover our top four skills to excel in the legal world.

  • Working as a Paralegal in the Company and Commerci

    Working as a Paralegal in the Company and Commercial Sector

    • 19 Jan 2024
    • Evie Courtier

    Ever considered a role as a Paralegal in the Company and Commercial Sector? Discover the perks, skills and expertise required to excel as a Paralegal in the Commercial sector.

  • Which Legal Practice Areas have the Highest Averag

    Which Legal Practice Areas have the Highest Average Earning Potential?

    • 26 Oct 2023
    • Evie Courtier

    Which Legal Practice Areas have the Highest Average Earning Potential? We've detailed the salaries of the top sectors for NQ law graduates to consider.

  • Paralegal Career Guide: How Much Does a Paralegal

    Paralegal Career Guide: How Much Does a Paralegal Earn?

    • 31 Aug 2023
    • Evie Courtier

    In this long read article, we analyse Paralegal responses to our 2023 salary survey and explore the growing number of individuals carving out long-term fee earning careers in the Paralegal profession.

  • Disability Employment & Recruitment: Advice to Dis

    Disability Employment & Recruitment: Advice to Disabled Candidates

    • 27 Jul 2023
    • Evie Courtier

    What is disability? What are the benefits of employing disabled people? What help is available to disabled candidates? TotallyLegal have partnered with Evenbreak, to lead the discussion of disability employment and recruitment.

  • Conveyancing Legal Secretary Jobs

    The Role of a Legal Secretary in the Conveyancing Process

    • 29 Jun 2023
    • The Institute of Legal Secretaries and PAs

    Legal Secretaries are vital role in the conveyancing process as they carry out a variety of tasks which contribute towards the smooth running and ultimate success of the project. Find out more in our article with the ILSPA.

  • Disability Confidence: How to Feel Confident in Your Job Search as a Disabled Candidate

    • 22 Jun 2023
    • Evie Courtier

    Join the discussion of the challenges faced by disabled candidates, how to identify an inclusive employer, and ways in which you should feel confident as a candidate of disability.

  • The Hybrid Working Deal Breaker: Why Flexibility is the New Employee Priority

    • 12 Jun 2023
    • Evie Courtier

    Hybrid Working: what have we learnt so far? What's the demand? What's the benefit? What's the future?