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Strategies for recruiting and rebuilding the Law Department
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Council Member Powers inquires about strategies to recruit talent and rebuild the Law Department's workforce. Muriel Goode-Trufant outlines several approaches to attract and retain legal professionals.
- Competitive attorney salaries have been implemented to match other public employers.
- The department offers remote work options to improve quality of life for employees.
- Partnerships with area law schools provide clinics and opportunities for students to experience the department's work.
- Active participation in bar associations and offering CLE credits helps showcase the department to potential recruits.