What is temporary legal staffing?


Temporary Legal Staff refers to a person employed by a law firm, not for a permanent position. Though other law firms have seen potential in you based on skills, knowledge, and attitude, this allows them to evaluate an individual who has a great chance to get hired in a permanent position


Why law firms hire temporary legal staff?


  •  Law firms hire temporary staffing when the demand for employees is a need in a specific period.
  • Shortage of Staff
  • Replacement temporarily for employees went on vacation leave, maternity leave, employee illness.

The advantages if hiring legal staffing


  • It keeps business going even adjustment expected during this transition. Business operations still moved quickly and easily.
  •  Hiring temporary legal staff can be a source to fill or employee directly for a permanent position.


According to the US Department of Labor 


"When hiring a temporary worker, your small business must comply with federal laws, which, at the time of publication, cap a temporary worker's time with your company at 1,040 hours per year. You also cannot hire the same employee for more than two consecutive years."  


Source: How Many Hours Can a Temporary Employee Work Per Year? 


Temporary Legal Staff must be employed not longer than two consecutive years. With this limited time, employees may not be able to enjoy the same benefits as regular employees. Starting your legal career as a temporary legal staff may be good exposure, the experience of working on a different environment will make you more viral and mold you to be a better lawyer. 


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