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Legal Jobs??
Posted on 6/22/09 at 3:14 pm
Posted on 6/22/09 at 3:14 pm
So, I'm a soon-to-be out of work transactional attorney who's looking for another job. I've been searching for several weeks now and it seems like NO ONE is hiring. I realize we're in the worst economic environment since the depression, but it seems like firms and in-house legal departments in Louisiana - which supposedly has largely skirted the downturn - would be hiring at least a few people.
The confidence I had at the beginning of my search has steadily waned as the job market looks pretty hopeless. I have a good resume: did very well at LSU for undergrad, went to a very good law school on the east coast and have a few years experience at a top Louisiana firm. Still...nothing.
Now that I'm done ranting, does anyone know of firms or corporations that are hiring attorneys? I'm looking mostly in LA and TX and would like to continue doing transactional work, if possible. At this point, however, I'm not inclined to be too picky.
The confidence I had at the beginning of my search has steadily waned as the job market looks pretty hopeless. I have a good resume: did very well at LSU for undergrad, went to a very good law school on the east coast and have a few years experience at a top Louisiana firm. Still...nothing.
Now that I'm done ranting, does anyone know of firms or corporations that are hiring attorneys? I'm looking mostly in LA and TX and would like to continue doing transactional work, if possible. At this point, however, I'm not inclined to be too picky.
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Posted on 6/22/09 at 3:26 pm to JD04
What kind of transactional work were you doing?
I'm a litigator, but have lots of friends who do transactional work here in Dallas. Unfortunately, I haven't heard of anyone looking for laterals in that field.
Have you contacted a headhunter?
I'm a litigator, but have lots of friends who do transactional work here in Dallas. Unfortunately, I haven't heard of anyone looking for laterals in that field.
Have you contacted a headhunter?
Posted on 6/22/09 at 3:37 pm to Thomas Hudson
I was doing corporate and securities work - mainly M&A, SEC compliance and a little corporate governance work.
As for headhunters, I've talked to several of them and I'm currently actively working with two of them but still don't have any strong leads.
As for headhunters, I've talked to several of them and I'm currently actively working with two of them but still don't have any strong leads.
Posted on 6/22/09 at 4:18 pm to JD04
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JD04
Think you are up to starting your own firm?
I had been out about four years when I started my own firm.
Posted on 6/22/09 at 4:23 pm to TigerDeacon
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Think you are up to starting your own firm?
I had been out about four years when I started my own firm.
I appreciate the suggestion but I don't think I have enough experience to start my own firm. I've only been practicing for about two years.
Posted on 6/22/09 at 5:07 pm to JD04
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I appreciate the suggestion but I don't think I have enough experience to start my own firm. I've only been practicing for about two years.
I can understand that, but I will tell you this. I learned more law in the first year after staring my own practice than all the other years combined.
Have you looked outside the B.R. and N.O. areas?
Edit: I guess my question is where would you be willing to go?
This post was edited on 6/22/09 at 5:08 pm
Posted on 6/22/09 at 5:27 pm to TigerDeacon
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Have you looked outside the B.R. and N.O. areas?
Edit: I guess my question is where would you be willing to go?
Yeah, I've mainly looked in BR, NO, Lafayette, Houston, Dallas and Austin. I've also looked a little in DC and Atlanta. So to answer your second question, I'd be willing to go to any of these places and possibly others if the right opportunity came along.
Posted on 6/22/09 at 5:40 pm to JD04
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Yeah, I've mainly looked in BR, NO, Lafayette, Houston, Dallas and Austin. I've also looked a little in DC and Atlanta. So to answer your second question, I'd be willing to go to any of these places and possibly others if the right opportunity came along.
In my opinion, those are probably the worst places to look right now. Now is the time to look at smaller, underserved areas. There may be tons of legal jobs in those areas, but those are the places with the largest layoffs so you have a high number of people chasing the few job openings. Maybe search the smaller areas right now to find a job. Move to those other places during the next boom.
Posted on 6/22/09 at 7:17 pm to TigerDeacon
Posted on 6/23/09 at 9:18 am to TigerDeacon
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In my opinion, those are probably the worst places to look right now. Now is the time to look at smaller, underserved areas. There may be tons of legal jobs in those areas, but those are the places with the largest layoffs so you have a high number of people chasing the few job openings. Maybe search the smaller areas right now to find a job. Move to those other places during the next boom.
I agree that those are tough markets right now, but the problem with smaller markets is that there's not much transactional work to be had so the few firms that do it don't hire very often. I was surprised to find out how little work even a town like Lafayette has.
Posted on 6/23/09 at 9:19 am to TortiousTiger
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This might help...
Loyola career services job board
Thanks! It looks like that may be helpful.
Posted on 6/23/09 at 2:26 pm to JD04
Phelps Dunbar is seeking an associate attorney for their Gulfport, MS. office with 2+ years experience preferably in commercial and insurance litigation. Top 25% required.
Applications Accepted Until:
Jun 29, 2009
Contact Information
Employer: Phelps Dunbar LLP (Gulfport, MS)
Name: Megan Watson
Title: Legal Personnel and Recruiting Coordinator
E-mail: unknown@phelps.com
Address: 2304 19th Street
Suite 300
Gulfport, MS
39501 United States
Applications Accepted Until:
Jun 29, 2009
Contact Information
Employer: Phelps Dunbar LLP (Gulfport, MS)
Name: Megan Watson
Title: Legal Personnel and Recruiting Coordinator
E-mail: unknown@phelps.com
Address: 2304 19th Street
Suite 300
Gulfport, MS
39501 United States
Posted on 6/23/09 at 2:30 pm to TortiousTiger
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with 2+ years experience preferably in commercial and insurance litigation.
The OP is a transactional attorney.
Posted on 6/23/09 at 2:58 pm to Thomas Hudson
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with 2+ years experience preferably in commercial and insurance litigation.
I think the 2+ years experience is what's important...
Posted on 6/23/09 at 3:02 pm to TortiousTiger
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Phelps Dunbar is seeking an associate attorney
I think Phelps Dunbar runs those ads continuously. They seem to just be trolling for people who are good enough for them to make a position.
Posted on 6/23/09 at 3:14 pm to TortiousTiger
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I think the 2+ years experience is what's important.
Maybe for Phelps, but the OP hasn't expressed any interest in doing litigation.
Posted on 6/23/09 at 3:18 pm to Thomas Hudson
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Maybe for Phelps, but the OP hasn't expressed any interest in doing litigation.
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I'm looking mostly in LA and TX and would like to continue doing transactional work, if possible. At this point, however, I'm not inclined to be too picky.
As much as I hate to give this advice, at this point his best bet will probably be a headhunter.
Posted on 6/23/09 at 3:28 pm to Y.A. Tittle
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At this point, however, I'm not inclined to be too picky.
I gathered that he was referring to being picky about the location.
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As much as I hate to give this advice, at this point his best bet will probably be a headhunter.
Seems he's already checked out a few. Definitely the best route in this legal market, IMO.
Posted on 6/23/09 at 3:31 pm to Thomas Hudson
sometimes i wonder what i could fetch on the open market
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