Flexible Lawyer Jobs: 12/17/08

The holidays are about giving, right? Well, enjoy today’s gift of leads. Whether you’re looking to spend more time with the kids or need law-related income while you bootstrap your start-up, you’ll find an assortment of opportunities below that will let you put your J.D. to work and give you flexibility.
If [...]

Are Part-Time, “Hourly” Lawyers a Win-Win?

If you’ve had the chance to read the new book, Staying at Home, Staying in the Law: A Guide to Remaining Active in the Legal Profession While Pursuing Your Dreams, you know the reasons why the author, Julie Tower-Pierce, takes the view that “hourly” (with no or limited benefits provided) work arrangements are a win-win for [...]

Lawyer Redefined: Meet Stephanie Himel-Nelson, Blogger, Entrepreneur

If you’re tired of hearing that you can’t have it all, here’s one interview you don’t want to miss.
Meet Stephanie Himel-Nelson (a.k.a. Lawyer Mama), Lawyer, Mother of Two Young Boys, Blogger, and Professional Photographer, who has discovered that lawyers can do more than dream about having it all–they can act on those dreams. Himel-Nelson proves [...]

Will Michelle Obama Advance Lawyer Work Options?

Carol Evans, Working Mother Media Founder and author of This is How We Do It: The Working Mothers’ Manifesto, seems to think that Michelle Obama will be a great role model for professional women, especially women lawyers who “have a big challenge combining work and family because of the 24/7 nature of being a lawyer.”
On the topic of [...]

Lawyer Redefined: Meet Kirstin McPolin, President of Real Mama

Are you a lawyer who dreams about starting a nonprofit?  Whether you’ve offramped to stay at home full time with your children, grinding away on the full-time track, or somewhere in between, if you dream about launching your own “do good, change the world” organization, keep reading.  You won’t want to miss Darling Hill’s interview of Kirstin McPolin, President of [...]

Flexible Lawyer Jobs: 10/07/08

Leads today include a law clerk gig which could be ideal for an attorney looking to ”onramp” / re-enter the law, as well as a temporary non-profit opportunity.
 Editorial Assistant (Judicial Studies) (NY)
Department of Justice Law Clerk (DC)
Staff Attorney (non-profit, will consider part-time) (NY)
Associate Editor (Legal publication) (TX)
Employment Law Attorney (temporary 2-3 months) (DC)

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Flexible Lawyer Jobs: 09/26/08

Are you in love with your legal job?  Why not?  Is the practice of law not living up to your pre-law school expectations?  Perhaps you’re just suffering from Mid-Career Malaise.  Or, maybe it’s time for a new path, a new niche, or new flexible schedule.  Today’s leads may help you fall in love again.  
Wanted: Social Networking Specialist (VA)
Part-Time Attorney - non-profit (CT)
Prestigious DC Firm Seeks [...]

Flexible Lawyer Jobs: 09/24/08

If there’s one positive about a tough economy, it’s that it can push us to realize what matters most to us in life–beyond politics and core economic issues, perhaps ”worrying” about the economy forces people to reflect on what they really want out of life and what they are working toward in life.  If work flexibility is part of your want, need, [...]

Flexible Lawyer Jobs: 09/19/08

It’s Friday.  Based on web trends, we know you love surfing for flexible law jobs on Friday.  Of course, you’re probably researching from the beach and not from your office desk, so here are a few part-time and seemingly flexible legal opportunities to hopefully make a dreamy beach day sunnier…
Part-Time Attorney (CT/telecommute)
Virtual Assistant with Excellent Legal Writing Skills [...]

Flexible Lawyer Jobs: 09/12/08

Thanks for visiting Darling Hill, the 100% lawyer-parent friendly legal niche. Whether you have eight children or none to your name but are desperately seeking work/life balance, check out these leads for your weekend. Who knows, you might just find an opportunity that offers you all that and more…
Research Associate (Washington DC) - [...]