Stat Of The Week: Lawyers Are A Hot Commodity
The numbers behind ‘skyrocketing’ attorney demand.
Whether it’s through bonuses, food, or special gifts, Biglaw’s quest to attract and retain top talent continues to intensify.
A new study from Leopard Solutions shows just how high this lawyer demand is spiking.
Leopard announced on Tuesday that its database shows over 8,000 openings for lawyer jobs, marking 150% growth since the start of the pandemic and higher levels than before COVID hit.
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Leopard data also reveals 70% growth in open attorney jobs in 2021 (as of May 14), along with a 106% increase in open attorney jobs since Oct. 1.
“The challenge for law firms will now be how to source candidates in a competitive market as well as how to retain their people,” Leopard’s announcement says.
Leopard Solutions Data Shows Skyrocketing Demand for Lawyers and Highest Number of Open Legal Jobs in Years [Leopard Solutions]
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