Job Seekers

Inflationary pressures are impacting the attorney job search.Despite a job market where there are nearly two job openings for everycandidate, legal employment levels contracted by 5.1% in Q2 (Bureau of LaborStatistics, 2022). The legal field is experiencing a decline in employment levelsand unemployment rates.

According to the Florida Bar, there are more than 93,000 lawyers eligible to practice law, with demand for legal services on the rise.

Recruiters wanting to broaden their pool for talent should be more lenient about requirements for commuting.

The thriving legal market can provide opportunities and lucrative careers for those without a law degree. The five most popular legal careers include: paralegals and legal assistants, compliance specialists, mediators, electronic discovery specialists and court reporters.

Chief Legal Officer of Lexion Jessica Nguyen and legal recruiter Susan Tien have tips for attorneys seeking in-house jobs.

Hang on! Leaving one job for another can bring up a roller-coaster of emotions. You are excitedabout your new, promising opportunity, but it’s also scary and unfamiliar. So, as you embark onthe job search process, expect both highs and lows, and embrace them as part of the journey.

Lawyers who have ambitions of broadening their expertise could advance in their careers by following a few simple tips, according to recruiter Mike Evers of Evers Legal.

Inflationary pressures are impacting the attorney job search.Despite a job market where there are nearly two job openings for every candidate, legal employment levels contracted by 5.1% in Q2 (Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2022). The legal field is experiencing a decline in employment levelsand unemployment rates.

For those who feel intimidated by networking in-person after two years of remote work, simply showing up and staying flexible can help ease the transition back into face to face interaction, advises Jennifer Carter, an associate at Clark Hill.

Many associates and recent law school graduates have found themselves making lateral moves between firms in the post-COVID world.