What Type Of Person Thrives In Law, According To A Partner At Rimon Law
Rimon Law Partner Ben highlights clear communication as the most crucial skill for success in the legal industry, emphasizing that "clients don't really appreciate...getting to the right answer" as much as prompt communication and responsiveness to their needs. Attentive client interaction, including "returning emails and phone calls promptly," is key to thriving, more so than technical legal expertise alone.
Communication, Client Relations, Responsiveness, Clear Explanation, Professionalism
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Ben Douglas
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Rimon Law
UC Berkeley
UC Berkeley -- JD and MPP
History, Art History
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Video Highlights
1. Excellent communication skills are crucial for success. The ability to clearly explain legal advice tailored to the client's needs and preferences is highly valued.
2. Responsiveness is key. Promptly returning emails and phone calls demonstrates professionalism and client care.
3. Technical legal skills are important, but effective communication is paramount in client satisfaction and building strong client relationships
Transcript
How would you describe people who typically thrive in this industry?
The people who thrive are very attentive to communicating with their clients. That's really the single most important thing, no matter how good you are technically at giving legal advice or getting to the right answer.
Clients don't appreciate technical skill as much as many lawyers might believe. What they do appreciate is someone who communicates clearly with them, explaining things in a way they prefer.
Some clients want a detailed explanation, while others just want a high-level overview. Simple things, like returning emails and phone calls promptly, are also crucial. People don't like to be left waiting, whatever your business.