Frequently Asked Questions
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Why Remote?
Military Talent has extremely high un/under-employment rates due to constant moving. Working remotely allows a military talent the opportunity to have a long-term career with your law firm.
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What Type of Positions?
The positions include legal assistants, intake specialists, paralegals, and attorneys. The positions we connect can range from 5 hours per week to full-time and everything in between! The majority of positions are part-time for 10-15 hours. Such positions are ideal for many military families and are highly sought after!
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How is the Military Talent Vetted?
We extensively vet the military spouses and veterans to understand their capabilities and experience, spend time career coaching to understand what roles will set that person up for long-term success, and provide advice on their resumes. We also train on basic law firm etiquette and what it means to be a 1099 contractor.
To participate in our program, all paralegals are required to have experience working for a law firm. Legal assistants and intake specialists must have experience working in person in an office and have the necessary transferrable skills. Attorneys are evaluated individually.
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Does the Military Talent like Working for Law Firms?
YES!!! Having a position that will allow growth as the law firm flourishes is highly sought after in the military community. Small law firms offer complex and interesting work, flexibility, and support that can’t be found in larger offices. The military member of the family often gets to do incredible things in their career, it’s exciting when we get to work on an interesting and mentally stimulating legal case!
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Why Should a Law Firm Hire a Military Spouse/Veteran?
Military life requires a deep understanding of the importance of confidentiality which is unparalleled in the civilian world. Military families endure challenging situations that give us the resiliency and grit needed to handle the stress of the legal industry. Additionally, many law firms cannot offer health insurance, but military talent does not need it! These attributes make military spouses and veterans a perfect match for the legal industry!