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Stat Of The Week: Legal Staff Are Stressed

Many face increased workloads and mental health difficulties, a new survey shows. 

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In an era of pandemic, layoffs, and remote work, legal staff are increasing their productivity while many experience declining mental health, according to a survey released this week. 

“The Paralegal and the Pandemic,” a survey from the legal technology company Athennian, reveals that 63% of respondents report increased productivity when working remotely — with almost half ranking their productivity level at 8 or above on a scale of 1-10 — while 41% say their workload has increased. 

Participants also rated declining mental health as the top personal impact of the pandemic, with 36% saying their mental health is suffering. 

In an interview with Above the Law contributor Bob Ambrogi, Athennian CEO Adrian Camara described the negative effects of the pandemic on legal staff: 

We found that, in general, paralegals are experiencing significant pressures, including increasing workloads and anxiety around Covid-19, all of which have had an impact on mental health. They are experiencing family health issues, the loss of colleagues, lost income, and isolation.”

The survey respondents include 323 legal professionals who are not lawyers, with the majority being paralegals. More than 88% of respondents were from the U.S. or Canada, and 64% work in law firms. 

The Paralegal and the Pandemic [Athennian]
Pandemic Pushes Paralegals to Work More and Worry More [Lawsites]

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