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Sep. 22, 2001
Working as Hired Gun Has Advantages, Disadvantages
The employment of temporary or contract lawyers, both for law firms and corporate law departments, may be the solution to an unpredictable economy at an unpredictable time. Employers are uncertain about hiring attorneys, especially if they do not know if they will need them in the future. Yet, the work still exists. And although many law firms and corporations have yet to use contract lawyers the way they have out-sourced functions, such as legal secretarial work, reception, bookkeeping and paralegal work, this is sure to change.
The employment of temporary or contract lawyers, both for law firms and corporate law departments, may be the solution to an unpredictable economy at an unpredictable time. Employers are uncertain about hiring attorneys, especially if they do not know if they will need them in the future. Yet, the work still exists. And although many law fir...
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