Most people think that legal employment means working for a law firm, whether you be a lawyer, legal secretary, paralegal, or some other legal professional. Opportunities for law related employment however, are much more diverse than that.

Law firms are beginning to sastisfy their human resources needs through outsourcing solutions at a higher rate. So, you are much more likely today to be working for a company that provides a service like off premise transcription, or paralegal and investigative support, instead of working directly for the law firm itself.

Law firm jobs will always be available, but the point is that you should consider alternatives to traditional legal employment, including freelancing, and operating your own consulting service. Law office tehcnology has made these alternatives very attractive for legal professionals, especially where a balance must be struck between career and family.

Below are some links that may prove helpful to you in determining what path to take.

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• Write an Effective "Thank You" Letter

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