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​Understanding the Contracting LandscapeWhile contract-based roles aren't entirely new in the legal industry, interest in these positions has surged for several reasons. Business leaders are increasingly turning to contract roles to address budget constraints and skill shortages. In a challenging economy, temporary hiring allows firms to access the talent they need while man...

A strong LinkedIn profile can help you acheive a wider network and maintain your professional presence.  Often, in job searching, its not what you know, but who you know.   Today Laura shares 5 areas to be mindful of when updating and maintaining your LinkedIn profile.  Enjoy!Barratt Galvin is an Australian based legal recruitment business providing law firm resourcing solut...

I have a confession to make. Until three years ago I was essentially technologically “illiterate” - my years working in big firms with an IT department had made me lazy and rendered me useless with technology - I was in danger of being left behind.One of the positive impacts of starting my own business was the need to develop technological literacy and fast. I discovered my ...

Introduction: Meet Kate is the first of a 4 part blog series written by the Barratt Galvin following Kate, Legal Secretary candidate and her journey towards a step up in her career. In this first blog in the series we’ll share who Kate is and her reasons looking for a new role. Keep an eye out for the next blog, ‘How Kate built a relationship with her recruiter’. *Note: Name...