Working in Law Archives

Why sustainability is at the forefront of the legal industry

by Khadija Patel | Jul 22, 2021 | Latest Trends, Working in Law

In light of the increasing urgency around climate change, sustainability has been on the minds of business and legal professionals alike over recent years and will no doubt continue to be so. With climate strikes, new environmental legislation and rising investment in...

Getting into shape for hybrid working

by Laura Vosper | Jun 3, 2021 | Flexible Working, Working in Law

Hybrid working is on the rise as lockdown restrictions around the world loosen. The current “work at home” guidance from the UK government is due for review on the 21st of June. With a recent spate of announcements across the legal sector heralding “hybrid work”, here...

Resilience for freelance lawyers

by Laura Vosper | May 27, 2021 | Working in Law

Five lessons in building resilience There’s lots of talk about the importance of resilience, especially as we learn to live with the coronavirus and the changes it has made to our lives. But what does resilience really mean? And why does it matter? As part of our Move...

Changing track: is it time to challenge ageism?

by Laura Vosper | Apr 15, 2021 | D&I, Working in Law

Asking questions about ageism There is a lot of focus, and rightly so, on the challenges young people face on starting their careers, especially in the midst of the pandemic. It’s an issue we’ve championed before on this blog. But there’s something else...

Build stronger relationships at work

by Laura Vosper | Apr 7, 2021 | Freelance Life, In-house Teams, Working in Law

The best ways to build stronger relationships at work Building stronger relationships at work is an essential skill for today’s legal professional, especially if you work as an independent lawyer. At Obelisk we’re passionate about being #humanfirst in all our business...

Nailing remote work as a paralegal

by Laura Vosper | Feb 11, 2021 | Flexible Working, Working in Law

Looking to stand out as a paralegal working remotely? Read on… With remote working going nowhere fast, we’ve written before on this blog about some of the challenges, especially for our young talent. If you’re settling into remote working as a paralegal, read on...