To Have or To Have Not, That is the Question: What Associate Attorneys Should Always Have on Hand

In sports, being on one’s toes is a foundational skill.  It’s hard to run or pivot quickly, and it’s easy to get beaten if standing flat footed.

Same goes for pretty much everything in life.

To be indispensable and/or high performance –highly sought after and valued skills - you have to be prepared and on your toes.

Think of this – a recruiter calls with your dream job.  It’s time sensitive due to demand and intense competition.   The door is finally open and….you have to update your resume.🤬

Not good, yet very common.  So, be uncommon.

Beat out the competition with these 10 must have - frequently updated - docs.

1. Updated Resume
2. Well-crafted cover letter
3. Transcripts: undergrad and law school
4. Letter(s) of Recommendation
5. Writing Samples
6. Deal Sheet or Representative Matters
7. LinkedIn Bio PDF
8. Tallies: deals, depos, skill milestones
9. References
10. Marketing/ Branding Materials

Keep them in your personal Dropbox or Google Drive and/ or personal membership dashboard and vault in NIMBLE· Esquire.