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Performance In The Law Department targeted results for each lawyer.Some com- department appear to have been involved proficiency are used: panies use a balanced scorecard approach, and with the processes used to set the levels,usu- Entry Level – application of technical abil- others are less formal. As a minimum, law ally as part of job description/classification ity is straightforward with infrequent department annual objectives will: initiatives.Two techniques are used: occurrence of unusual problems. • be tied to corporate financial plans. Proficient – demonstrates solid ability and a • be linked to specific transactions or Technique #1 good working knowledge in the specified projects in user departments. Five dimensions are tracked for progression technical skill. • include projects to develop the organi- on a legal services continuum: In-depth – demonstrates in-depth,fully com- zation’s intellectual capital. 1. greater depth and breadth of legal petent professional level of specified techni- • include projects to improve the legal knowledge. cal skill. Applications require independent department function. 2. ability to work more independently and reasoning using established principles and with more complex situations. personal knowledge and experience. Complexity / Progression 3. increasing effectiveness with business Expert – Demonstrates expert level of Five of the surveyed departments were suc- partners and colleagues. technical ability. Recognized as an inter- cessful in delineating levels or a progression 4. extensive track record of identifying key nal/external authority on the specific for the lawyer regarding the planned goals legal opportunities and problems and technical skill. Applications include lead- and objectives.These levels are set with the providing practical solutions for them. ing related assignments and training or position and are tied to the company’s key 5. increased effectiveness related to size, developing others in the specified techni- performance factors, where these exist.The complexity and significance of the scope cal skill. complexity may vary depending on the of the matter. business unit or legal speciality. However in Technique # 2 Our research indicates that there those cases, representatives of the legal With this technique, four levels of begins to be some deterioration in the WE CAN HANDLE ANY PITCH. LITIGATIONBOUTIQUE.COM WOODS LLP LITIGATION . ARBITRATION . CLASS ACTION 2000 MGILL COLLEGE AVE. SUITE 1700 MONTREAL, QUEBEC H3A 3H3 T. 5149824545 10 CCCA Canadian Corporate Counsel Association FALL 2011
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