The pinnacle of legal footy tipping competitions, the Burgess Paluch Legal Recruitment Footy Tipping Comp is now open for entrants. As always, entry is Free and first prize is a life-changing $1000, second a well thought out $500, and third an untidy big night out at $250. Weekly prize is a decent bottle of wine.
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Is now a good time to start looking for a new role?
It is official, the holiday season is over and most of us are trying to get back in routine for the new working year. A lucky few may still be on holidays, dreading the thought of having to go back to all of those emails! Whilst the job market has been quiet in December,
December 9, 2013
CONGRATULATIONS you’ve secured an interview! Now what?
Tammy Bonang, a senior consultant at Kaleidoscope Legal Recruitment talks us through everything you need to know in order to prepare for interviews. Review your CV – review your current position and previous roles. Now get comfortable describing your day to day tasks so that the interviewer will get a complete picture of your responsibilities.
October 22, 2013
Kaleidoscope Legal Recruitment – Oaks Day 2013
If you want to reward your legal secretaries, our sister company Kaleidoscope Legal Recruitment is hosting their annual Oaks Day Function in the CBD on Thursday, 7th November. Please invite them to pop in during their lunch break for some complimentary champagne, canapes and sweeps! RSVP to [email protected]
My next move: What things do I need to consider when making a move in-house?
Check out our recent article published under the Lawyers Weekly ‘My next move’ Careers section written by one of our Senior Consultants, Paul Garth. Click here to read.
Victoria Barristers v Solicitors Hockey Match
Victoria Barristers v Solicitors Hockey Match October 17 Burgess Paluch Legal recruitment is sponsoring the annual Bar v Solicitors match. Join us for drinks and a BBQ and witness a svelte and skilful display of talent at the Hawthorn Hockey Club, Auburn Road, Hawthorn. Well, join us for drinks and a BBQ anyway! Match kicks
September 13, 2013
Are the big firms back? Melbourne Recruitment Activity Finally Lifts
Are the big firms back? For the first time in as long as anyone can remember, there seems to be some life coming into the Melbourne legal recruitment market. While it might be an exaggeration to say it died, particularly while partner lateral movement has been at unprecedented highs, most commentators and job-seekers seem to
July 29, 2013
Lawyers Weekly Law Awards
Congratulations to Brooke Massender from Herbert Smith Freehills. She is this year’s winner of the Burgess Paluch sponsored Pro Bono award at the Lawyers Weekly 2013 Law Awards held in Melbourne. Brooke won for her amazing work with indigenous communities.
Do professional awards and ‘best lawyers’ citations interest potential suitors or is it all about your client list and experience?
With the Law Awards on this week in Melbourne it’s timely to consider what it is that interests employers most about a lawyers CV. Obviously it will differ for each employer and role, but there are core tenets that are common to a successful CV. Employers like to see longer stints of employment – say
June 19, 2013
Ten Tips for Partners Considering a Lateral Move
Ten Tips for Partners Considering a Lateral Move Making a move to a new practice should be a rare occurrence for a quality law firm partner. Here are 10 tips that can assist you to make a move that sticks for the long term. 1. Culture is King. If you are thinking long term, there’s