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FEBRUARY 2010
Miami • 305-358-3337 | Broward • 954-523-7600 | Boca Raton • 561-391-3331 | West Palm Beach • 561-653-9990
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Boca Raton — Junior Associate Job# 1168
Labor/Employment; FL Bar; Boutique Firm
Keep your resume updated and ready. "Semper paratus" is good
advice, not only for the Boy Scouts, but also for job seekers,
Recruiter: Robin Dubowitz
both active and passive. As the national unemployment rate finally falls Miami — Associate Job# 1169
back into the single digits*, and the South Florida market shows signs of Family Law; FL Bar; 3-5 yrs FL exp; Boutique Firm
strengthening, you never know when the right and perfect job may fall in Recruiter: Robin Dubowitz
your lap. As more and more people begin to seek new opportunities, more Miami — Associate Job# 1199
and more opportunities are beginning to present themselves. Although the
Comm Lit; FL Bar; 5+ yrs FL exp; Boutique Firm
job market is appearing to fortify, layoffs are still occurring, so whether you Recruiter: Robin Dubowitz
are actively looking or complacent, happily employed or desperately seek-
ing a job…a well prepared and reviewed resume is an important tool to Miami — Partner to share space Job# 1200
have on hand. Book of Business; 10+ yrs FL exp; Boutique Firm
So, when should you update your resume? Recruiter: Pat McCoy
Good advice says you should update or review your resume at least yearly. Palm Beach Gardens — Associate Job# 1202
Usually within a years time, a person’s responsibilities have increased or Workers Comp Def; 2-3 yrs exp.; Regional Firm
changed at least a little - new duties, new software, or new responsibilities Recruiter: Robin Dubowitz
increase your marketability. Maintain a current resume by accounting for
the year’s accomplishments. Do not rely on memory to serve you in recall-
ing your achievements; you could possibly forget something important.
You should also update your resume when you change your career focus. Boca Raton – Paralegal Job#671
This doesn’t mean to change only the “Objective” line on your resume, but Probate Lit; 3-5 yrs exp; Boutique Firm
to also highlight previous skills and responsibilities that carry over to your Recruiter: Sherry Zabriskie
new career focus. Emphasize transferable proficiencies in your resume by
Miami – Paralegal Job# 847
bringing them to the forefront. For example, a legal secretary who would
Comm Lit; 5+ yrs exp; Boutique Firm
like to become a paralegal may highlight in greater detail any research or Recruiter: Bill Karp
writing, discovery, or trial prep experience he or she has, focusing less on
the administrative tasks. You must also be sure to understand the potential Fort Lauderdale – Exec. Admin. Asst. Job# 1058
employer. When you change your professional focus, you must understand Support Sr Partner; to $60K; Mid-size Firm
what that potential employer is looking for in an applicant. Recruiter: Robin Dubowitz
Another important time to update your resume is when your firm is down- Miami – Paralegal Job# 1152
sizing or there are anticipated layoffs. Layoffs usually come with some no- Bankruptcy, Ch 11; 5+ yrs exp; Regional Firm
tice, but there are times when you can be taken aback without any ad- Recruiter: Bill Karp
vance notice. A well prepared resume is vital! I have received numerous
resumes that were prepared at the last minute. These resumes often ex- Miami Beach – Legal Secretary Job# 1188
clude important skills, areas of law, and even most recent places of em- Comm Lit; Fed & St Court exp; Small Firm
ployment. These resumes are repeatedly full of typos, are poorly structured, Recruiter: Bill Karp
and leave a lot to be desired – they are not selling tools; instead they are
Boca Raton – Paralegal Job# 1191
repellants to prospective employers. You want your resume to be ready at
Family Law; 3+ yrs local exp; Boutique Firm
the first signs that layoffs are coming. Do not mistake allegiance to your firm Recruiter: Sherry Zabriskie
for “fear of change!” Often times, an employee would rather take a
chance with a potential layoff rather than be proactive in finding a new Palm Beach Gardens – Legal Secretary Job#1198
position. After you are laid off…it’s too late! As a prospective hire, you are Workers Comp Def; Regional Firm
much more marketable while you still have a job. Do not let this happen to Recruiter: Sherry Zabriskie
you; be prepared for your search with an up-to-date and properly struc-
tured resume and cover letter. West Palm Beach – Paralegal Job#1063
Personal Injury & Workers Comp – Mid-size Firm
Finally, you should bring your resume up to date when you are not happy Recruiter: Sherry Zabriskie
at your current job. Job unhappiness leads to irritation, irrelevance, and
especially lack of hope. There is no reason to stay in a job you hate, so be Fort Lauderdale – Paralegal Job#1201
keep your resume current! This will make you feel a little better in your pre- Comm Foreclosure; Int’l Firm
sent position. After a yucky day at work, you will be able to quickly reply to Recruiter: Robin Dubowitz
job posting with your up-to-date resume. By being proactive, rather than
Miami – Paralegal Job# 1205
reactive in your steps toward a new career, you will feel self-confident and
IP/Trademark; 5+ yrs exp; Boutique Firm
optimistic.
Recruiter: Bill Karp
If you’ve been using the same resume for years, it probably looks out-of-
date and pieced together – that means it’s time for a resume makeover! Click here for our full listing of
Your resume from five or ten years ago is probably current open jobs in South Florida
inappropriate and insignificant, so be sure to
include and update the areas of law in which
you have experience. The potential em-
ployer will not know what you know if you
simply state you are a legal secretary. Addi- Each year Legal Search Solutions conducts the
tionally, be sure to list all of your current skills; areas most comprehensive employment survey.
leaving off out-of-date skills, which are no This is your chance to be heard - let us know what
longer in use such as Wang and the “Selectric” makes you want to come to work in the morning
Typewriter. (or not), how you're doing financially, and what
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effort and time! By putting in a little extra effort complete the survey and you're
now, you will be ready when that next great job automatically entered in our draw-
comes your way! - P. Farley ing for a chance to win thousands
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“I've enjoyed reading (the newsletters) and find them informative. My only contri-
bution right now is to say that employers always looked at continuity in a prior job
as a positive aspect for a prospective employee, whether secretarial or paralegal, 2/29/1288 It becomes legal in
but it seems to be difficult or impossible during this time of shifting trends and Scotland for a woman to
layoffs due to the economy. What I got from your article is, as a paralegal, to be propose marriage to a man
prepared to handle tasks of an absent attorney or secretary due to layoffs. Of
2/29/1692 Sarah Good &
course, this means more work, but (also) job security and continuity. Shifts can be
advantageous and a learning opportunity as you learn other areas of law you Tituba, an Indian servant,
happened upon. Stay on top of the latest state laws and changes in accused of witchcraft in
court rules and legal trends, even if it means reading articles and periodicals at Salem, MA
home.” - D. Mello, Boca Raton 2/29/1892 St. Petersburg, Florida incorporated
“Excellent and informative article, Patrick.” - D. Larghi, Pembroke Pines
2/29/1916 In South Carolina, the minimum working
“It is very encouraging that the Paralegal profession is growing. This is a great age for factory, mill, and mine workers is raised
opportunity for everyone to make money and get ahead this field.” – L. Rahaim, from twelve to fourteen years old.
Cutler Bay
“Thanks for the newsletter. However, where is Lilli? Did not see her on the list of 2/29/1940 "Gone with the Wind," wins 8 Oscars. For
employees.” – D Williams, Sunrise her role as Mammy, Hattie McDaniel becomes the
Note: For those of you who don’t know, Lilli is celebrating maternity leave for an first African American to win an Academy Award.
indefinite amount of time; she’s doing well. You can contact Patrick in her absence.
2/29/1956 Islamic Republic established
“Patrick, thank you for sharing! Yes, I believe things will move in 2010--no matter in Pakistan
how idealistic it sounds--it is time for things to move in a good direction. My prayer
for LSSI and other employers is that things move quickly and get back to the 2/29/1960 Hugh Hefner opens the first
"normal" we are used to. Best wishes to you, Lilli, and Sherry (and the rest of the Playboy Club in Chicago.
gang) for a happy, healthy and prosperous new year. God bless.” – V Marti, Royal
2/29/2004 Jean-Bertrand Aristide resigns as Presi-
Palm Beach
dent of Haiti following popular rebel uprising.
“Thank you for keeping me informed. I see that your firm merged with (McCoy Elite
Personnel). Congratulations. Hope business is growing.” – C. Braverman, Boynton
Happy Birthday
Beach Aquarius and Pisces!!!
“I ‘love’ your newsletter and look forward to keeping up to date on the legal front.” –
N. Macomber, Sunrise
Harold Diamond, Partner
Harold@FloridaLegalSearch.com
William Karp, Esquire, Partner
Bill@FloridaLegalSearch.com
Pat McCoy, Director
Pat@FloridaLegalSearch.com
Robin Dubowitz, Esquire
Attorney Recruiter
Robin@FloridaLegalSearch.com
Patrick Farley
Temporary Recruiter
Patrick@FloridaLegalSearch.com
Sherry Zabriskie
Palm Beach & Treasure Coast Perm Recruiter
Sherry@FloridaLegalSearch.com
Adam Cohen
Broward Perm Recruiter
Adam@FloridaLegalSearch.com
Rafael “Ralph” Ortiz
Temporary Recruiter
Ralph@FloridaLegalSearch.com
Kristen Mack, Associate
Kristen@FloridaLegalSearch.com
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