Burgess Paluch Blog

This is meant to be a short article reminding lawyers about what can be generally expected by law firms at job interviews. I’m not going to bother with patronising advice such as “wear your best suit” and “turn up on time”. If you can’t get that right, you need more than what any blog or

Plenty of junior lawyers have no idea what areas of law will suit them and many fall into an area by chance.  So, if your area of practice doesn’t suit you, or if your passions lie elsewhere, what can you do?  Changing practice areas can be tricky at the best ot times.  Here are some

Have a long-term goal in mind If you’re looking to make a move, you need to move for the right reasons. Having a defined career objective before you start your job search can assist you in avoiding an unsavoury career detour.  We see many lawyers that want a change in environment for a variety of

Young Adelaide Lawyers – Register now for the 2015 South Australia Golden Gavel Sponsored by Burgess Paluch Legal Recruitment. Whether you wish to compete or would just like to attend registration is free! Thursday, 30th July at The Duke.  Click here for details.

For the first time since the GFC hit, local and overseas job markets have seen a sustained increase in demand for lawyers.  Buoyed by recovering local and global financial markets, increased M&A activity, and increased business investment, the demand for front-end commercial lawyers has increased substantially. Though not the boom times of last decade, when

Senior Consultant Jackie Gillies joins other Senior Legal Professionals in discussing career progression for Women in the Legal Industry. Navigating the career progression maze is the ultimate challenge for women who seek to have it all. But where to start and how to ensure you don’t get lost on the way or go around in

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After servicing the Sydney legal recruitment market remotely for nearly ten years, last week Burgess Paluch Legal Recruitment opened a dedicated Sydney office, snaring senior legal recruiter Kirsty McNay to establish the business. A successful senior legal recruiter, McNay’s background includes recruiting and leading a team in both the Sydney legal market and her home