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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: 12/17/08

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 [...]

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: 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 [...]

Advanced Degrees and Stay-at-Home Moms

According to Michelle Goodman’s article, Career Choice: Motherhood Now or Later – Wake Up, Smell the Discrimination and Look Out for Your Career, “if you believe that ‘family life would not suffer’ if mom has a career, you’re in the minority.”
In this worthwhile read (especially for lawyers who have little understanding about the issues [...]