Jodie Zerega: Setting Yourself Up for Long-Term Legal Success

In this episode, Steve Fretzin and Jodie Zerega discuss:Why many lawyers are unhappy with their current situations. How longevity can assist in your job search. The importance of having a book of business (and how it plays with the business of running a law firm). Continue learning, find your niche, become the expert.  Key Takeaways:While longevity at a firm is not as important as it used to be, law firms do still want to see that a lawyer gave the firm a chance and had a chance to be valuable within the firm. You need to have a portable book of business. It is important to know what your objectives are going to be at your new firm. Building a book of business takes consistent effort over time. Start early in your career (and if you didn’t, start today). Network both within and outside of your law firm. You never know where someone is going to be in five years.  "From a partner perspective, you have to have a portable book of business. Right now, I'm seeing a minimum of $750K. One thing that attorneys have a hard time understanding is salary - and they bring you over it as a lateral partner, they have a formulaic process that they use to calculate your salary, and it's usually a third, a third, a third." —  Jodie Zerega Get a free copy of Steve’s book “Sales-Free Selling” here: www.fretzin.com/sales-free-selling Thank you to our Sponsors!Get Staffed Up: https://getstaffedup.com/bethatlawyer/Overture: https://overture.law/Get Visible: https://www.getvisible.com/Moneypenny: https://www.moneypenny.com/us/ Episode References: Traction by Gino Wickman About Jodie Zerega: Jodie Zerega is a highly experienced legal recruiter and founder of Zerega Consulting, a recruiting firm that specializes in placing attorneys in law firms, corporations, and non-profit organizations. With over 20 years of experience in legal recruiting, Jodie has worked with a diverse range of clients, including private start-ups to multi-national publicly traded companies. She is an expert in legal hiring trends, AI in attorney hiring, legal recruiter benefits, job search technology, social media and hiring, and in-house legal recruiting.Jodie's expertise in legal recruiting and her extensive experience make her an ideal guest for podcasts with audiences of attorneys, paralegals, law firm administrators, and managing partners. She can provide valuable insights and practical tips to help listeners navigate the complex legal hiring landscape and stay ahead of the curve in their job search. With the recent launch of the Attorney Jobs app, Jodie can also share a unique perspective on how technology is shaping the legal job market and offer advice on how attorneys can use technology to their advantage. Connect with Jodie Zerega:  Website: https://www.zeregaconsulting.com/Attorney Jobs App: https://www.zeregaconsulting.com/attorney-jobsEmail: jzerega@zeregaconsulting.comPhone: 404-660-3414LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jodie-zerega-8265586/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/zerega-consulting-legal-recruiting/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zeregaconsulting/ Connect with Steve Fretzin:LinkedIn: Steve FretzinTwitter: @stevefretzinInstagram: @fretzinsteveFacebook: Fretzin, Inc.Website: Fretzin.comEmail: Steve@Fretzin.comBook: Legal Business Development Isn't Rocket Science and more!YouTube: Steve FretzinCall Steve directly at 847-602-6911  Show notes by Podcastologist Chelsea Taylor-Sturkie Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.