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Beyond Pencils and Lunchboxes: What Does Back to School Mean for Lawyer Moms and Dads

Let’s face it. Whether you’re a full-time working lawyer parent, a full-time stay-at-home parent, or fall somewhere in between the two, juggling it all is tough. By “all’ I’m talking Life. Kids. Home. Work. Childcare. Bills. Clients. The Household. Extra-curricular activities. Thank you notes. The Boss. Birthday parties. Date night (what’s that?). The Gym. Grocery [...]

Flexible Lawyer Jobs: 1/15/09

Though Darling Hill’s listings of flexible lawyer jobs have been short this week, don’t despair. Flexible legal jobs and alternative law jobs do exist that will allow you to put your J.D. to work and give you the work/balance you dream about! Check out today’s leads for inspiration!
Temporary attorneys (DC)
Ethics / [...]

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 [...]

Flexible Lawyer Jobs: 12/09/08

What you’ve been waiting for…today’s leads. Enjoy!
Contract Attorney Part-Time (DC)
Attorney – Contract (NY)
Part-Time / Flex-Time Attorneys (PA)
Associate General Counsel – Job Share (MN)
Adjunct Faculty – Conflict and Dispute Resolution - Part Time (OR)
Patent Attorney (CT)
Civil Attorney – On Call (MT)
Editor (CA)
Regulatory Compliance Attorney (DC)
Executive Director – Non-profit / part-time (VT)
 

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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: 10/28/08

If firms or corporations want to save money or retain top legal talent, what better way to do so than to offer part-time / flexible law positions?  Check out today’s short list of leads.  Here’s to hoping you find your dream flexible position.  As always, do your homework before you apply–it’s up to you to make sure an opportunity is [...]

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 [...]

Lunch Break: Stay-at-Home Lawyer Dreams…

If you don’t feel like reading headlines about the economy during your lunch break today, or if you’re sitting in the carpool lane and reading Darling Hill on your BlackBerry while you wait for preschool to let out, hurry to your nearest magazine kiosk and grab the latest copy of Self.  At-home mom/lawyer/writer Bettina Elias Siegel has written My Office Fantasy which [...]

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) – [...]

Flexible Lawyer Jobs: 09/08/08

To kick off your week, check out these positions which just might offer the flexibility and work/life balance you dream about:
Associate Editor (DC)
Dig into Local Issues Journalist (DE)
Legal Reporting Fellowships (Any city)
Cop and Court Writer (CO)
Real Estate Litigation Attorney – Part-Time (DC area)
Family Lawyer Needed (DC area)
Part-Time Program Assistant, Environmental Law Program (CO)
Part Time Contract [...]