Amanda Robert at the ABA Journal reports that legal sector employment hit a record in October: 1,251,200 people working as lawyers, paralegals and in other law-related roles, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data first reported by Law360. Legal jobs have grown every month since March.
For anyone weighing a move, that is the backdrop you want. A rising market gives you options and a little leverage, which matters when the offer comes in (our guide to negotiating an in-house job offer covers the rest). It is a good time to manage your in-house career on purpose rather than waiting for a recruiter to call. What this means for you: see who is hiring on our in-house counsel jobs page.
As the ABA Journal puts it: “Legal sector jobs have reached a record high, hitting more than 1.25 million positions for the first time in October, according to seasonally adjusted data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics on Friday.”
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