
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
WASHINGTON, DC
LONDON, UK
Coaching & Outplacement Services
Career Coaching & Outplacement Counseling
PLACED has been helping legal professionals (Partners, Groups, Counsel, Associates and In-House Counsel) with career transitions since 1998. Our team is comprised of experienced professionals who are adept in the areas of job search, career counseling, and coaching. We are also highly skilled in helping attorneys and groups land new positions, manage layoffs and navigate job changes. We leverage our connections and create personalized job search plans to help our clients achieve their goals.
Our Career Coaching & Outplacement Counseling services include:
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Job Search Assistance in the areas of: networking; drafting job search materials (resumes, cover letters, and representative matters); and the development of comprehensive business plans for partners and solo practitioners
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Marketplace Analysis & Job Leads through our knowledge of various legal employment sectors and our extensive job search database
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Interview Preparation through coaching and practice interviews that utilize actual interview questions
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Assistance in Assessing & Negotiating Job Offers
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Career Evaluation using a variety of assessments and self-discovery tools
Performance Coaching
Our Performance Coaching Services are designed to help professionals reach peak performance and/or create more satisfying practices or careers, tailored to their skills and interests.
Our Performance Coaching services include:
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Career and Performance Evaluation using a variety of assessments and self-discovery tools
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An in-depth analysis of impediments to peak performance
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An analysis of leadership style
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Tools for career advancement
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A detailed plan for goal achievement, including time management techniques
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Clarity for your next career move
Business Development Coaching
Business Development presents challenges to even the most seasoned legal professionals. Our Business Development Coaching Services are designed to help senior lawyers overcome their fears, create practical solutions to build their practices, and keep clients engaged and loyal.
Our Business Development Coaching services include:
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Self assessment using a variety of instruments
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An understanding of current business development style, including strengths, impediments, and desired outcomes
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Tools for career advancement for Senior Associates and Counsel
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A personalized plan for networking and cultivating leads, including utilizing social media effectively
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Tips for drafting a solid business development plan
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Tips for presenting pitches
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A clear understanding of cross-marketing opportunities
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Strategies for converting a relationship into an "ask".
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A detailed plan for goal achievement, including time management techniques
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Pointers for keeping clients happy
Retention Consulting
Our Retention Consulting Services are designed to help law firms gain a thorough and realistic perspective on why attorneys leave their firm.
Our Performance Coaching services include:
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An attrition analysis encompassing up to 5 years of exit data
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Exit information focused on a number of demographics, including: practice area, office, gender, and diverse populations
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Recommendations for increased retention
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Coaching for supervisory partners