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: 12/03/08

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)

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Darling Hill Giveaway: Autographed Copy of Mommy’s High Heel Shoes

Author Kristie Finnan has sent Darling Hill an autographed copy of her new book, Mommy’s High Heel Shoes.
This book is about the many shoes (think Hats analogy) that today’s moms wear. Finnan’s book, with adorable illustrations by Pat Achilles, helps children understand the lives of working mothers and the challenge of balancing [...]

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, [...]

Want Total Career Flexibility? Go Solo

Hanging your own shingle sounds like the perfect solution for creating a flexible path in the law (and one that allows you to finally achieve that dreamy work/life balance) but do you have what it takes to get started–and where do you begin?
Solo practice guru and author of MyShingle.com and Solo by Choice: How to [...]

Flexible Lawyer Jobs: 11/13/08

A short list of flexible job leads for your Thursday.  Happy Job Hunting!
Court Advocate - Part-Time (PA)
Business Law Instructor - Part-Time (CA)
Corporate Technology Counsel (NJ)
Bar Review MBE Question Writer (DC)
Policy Advocate (DC/MD)
Part-Time Staff Attorney (IL)
Part-Time Environmental Associate (FL)
Part-Time Contract Attorney (NC)
Associate General Counsel - Part-Time (MN)
Attorney Part-Time (MN)
Attorney, Child Support Enforcement - Part-Time (CO)
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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 [...]

On the Bookshelf: When Maternity Leave Ends, Are there Alternatives to Going Back to the Legal Grind?

August is known as the most popular month for birthdays.  October takes second place.  If you’re a lawyer mom who had a baby in August, that means your maternity leave (if you were lucky enough to get a 12 week one) has just ended or is about to end.  And, if you’re a new lawyer dad [...]

Lunch Break: 3 Reads that Will Make You Think About Your Future in the Law

During your lunch break, check out these three reads to help you get a grip on your future career in the law–and instill inspiration in the midst of firm layoffs and firm closures.  We know you’re secretly dreaming about a flexible, simple life at least part of your day….
Want to escape the rat race?  Click on over to the ABA [...]

Flexible Lawyer Jobs: 10/29/08

A short list, but some interesting leads, including options for lawyers seeking a new pace in academia.  Good luck with your flexible lawyer job search!
Temp Attorney (work from home) (CA)
Assistant Professor of Legal Studies (IL)
Assistant Professor (Justice Dept) (AK)
Part-Time Attorney (NY)
Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice (MN)
Faculty Positions (University of Minnesota Law School)
Part-Time Legal Researcher/Writer (NJ)
Faculty (American University) [...]