Since the Great Recession, many law practices and their clients have placed a premium on working with experienced lawyers. Unsurprisingly, lateral attorney moves have increased in frequency. But lateral moves among non-attorney staff, including paralegals, executive assistants, and secretaries, have recently increased as well.
Non-attorney staff hiring is not always considered in the context of ethics issues, but it nevertheless involves its own set of challenges. And sometimes, the consequences can be just as serious as when hiring a lateral attorney.
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