Editor’s note: This is the final article in a new nine-part series on making a job transition as a lawyer, which is featured on lawjobs.com News & Views. Links to the previous articles in this series, as well as to articles in other series by the authors, follow this article.

Getting off to a good start in a new work environment is as important to your success as choosing the right job. While some responsibility for integration falls to the hiring firm, a wise attorney will be proactive. The process begins during the interviewing and negotiation phases of the search and continues throughout your first several months, or more, on the job.