Whether you’re actively looking for a new job or simply curious about the current market, you might opt to work with a recruiter to help you through the process. There are as many legal recruiters in the industry as there are law firms, and you might wonder what sets them all apart. Here’s a quick […]

So, you have been presented to a prospective employer, and have been invited to interview.  Now what?  A simple question, right?  The answer is both yes and no.  Having worked as a legal recruiter for 15+ years, I never assume anything when it comes to preparing a candidate for an interview.  It is folly to […]

In light of recent events that took place in Florida, it is important for lawyers and legal professionals to known the particulars of home-defense legislation in the United States.

We encounter many candidates who express an interest in pursuing a judicial clerkship.  This article is the first in a series of articles about the clerkship experience, intended to provide helpful information for lawyers and law students considering the clerkship (or judicial internship) path.  Subsequent articles in this series will cover related topics like whether […]

If you take a look at our new job postings at www.kinneyrecruiting.com, you will see numerous immediate opportunities in the major Texas markets. Hiring in Texas has increased tremendously in ‘11 and we are now seeing multiple-offer situations for our candidates, and firms and in-house departments are making hiring decisions at a pre-recession pace. It […]

Please check out our new job listings in Houston, Dallas and Austin at kinneyrecruiting.com. There has been a significant increase in associate hiring since January in the major Texas markets, particularly in the corporate (capital markets, M&A, private equity), energy transactions (oil & gas transactions, project finance) and IP litigation space. Out-of-market candidates with national […]

Welcome to the Texas Chronicles, a blog covering Law and Life in the State of Texas featuring up to the minute news on the Texas legal market and related topics.  This sister-blog to the Asia Chronicles  – Kinney Recruiting’s blog about living and practicing law in Asia and the Pacific Rim – will cover the waterfront […]