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Lawyer Redefined: Meet Ellen Swain Veen, Lawyer, Award Winning Playwright and Novelist

When a New Year begins, do you get the urge to overhaul your life? Well, brace yourself for change because this Darling Hill interview is going to kick your resolutions into action.
Meet Ellen Swain Veen, simply one of the nicest lawyers around.  Fueled by her interests in caring for the underdog, storytelling and justice, lawyer [...]

Flexible Lawyer Jobs: 1/08/09

If you have a long day ahead of you, it may be hard right now to believe that there are really flexible work options out there. In some instances, like when it comes to flexible jobs for lawyers, the grass doesn’t just appear green on the other side of the fence … it is [...]

Flexible Lawyer Jobs: 12/25/08

A Christmas bonus… enjoy today’s leads. Happy Holidays!
Adjunct Assistant/Associate/Professor of Law – 1 Semester (AZ)
Adjunct Online Professor – Higher Education Law & Ethics (MA)
Contract Attorney – Part-Time Considered (DC)
Contract Attorney – Part-Time (PA)
Grant Writer – Part-Time (DC)
Hands On Law Editor (MI)
Experienced Immigration Attorney – Part-Time (VA)

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Darling Hill’s 1st Annual Top ‘Lawyer Mom’ Blogs

In the latest ABA Journal, the magazine lists the Top 100 Blawgs. No, Darling Hill didn’t make the cut, but there’s always next year, right? But many fabulous blogs did, like Carolyn Elefant’s MyShingle, a great site for lawyers thinking about going solo or interested in contract lawyering.
If you loved the ABA list, [...]

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 [...]

Flexible Lawyer Jobs: 12/15/08

Is a flexible job on your Christmas Wish List? Wouldn’t it be nice if Santa could deliver you an opportunity that would let you use your JD, legal experience, and give you time to pursue other things in life–perhaps skiing or spending time with your little ones? Well, ho, ho, ho from Darling [...]

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 [...]

Flexible Lawyer Jobs: 12/03/08

Things are crazy around here this week, so today’s lead list is short. Happy Flexible Law Job Seeking!
Project Attorney – Medical/Health Research (DC)
Attorney/Lawyer (GA)
Entry Level Attorney – Part-Time (Albany, NY)
Temporary Attorney – Document Review (DC)
Employment Lawyers – Telecommute Possible (CT)

Flexible Lawyer Jobs: 12/01/08

Can you believe it’s December?  Beyond holiday shopping, the arrival of December means you have a month to come up with your New Year’s Resolution.
In 2009, forget the weight loss goal (although good health is certainly important), and aim to make it the year that you find satisfaction in your legal career and in life.  Have it all, [...]

Break into Blogging: Opportunity for Philly Lawyer Moms

Hey, Philly Lawyer Moms — Sorry, Lawyer Dads.  The Silicon Valley Moms Blog is gearing up to launch the Philadelphia Moms Blog and needs bloggers.  The SV bloggers are an AMAZING group of moms and talented writers.  Even Katie Couric blogs with SV Moms.  Oh, you don’t have to be a lawyer to write, though there are several lawyers [...]