Suffolk & North Essex Law Society
Legal Market Overview – September 2020 I last talked about the market in April when firms were still settling into/ struggling to adapt to home working. Since then we have seen things move forward.
Vikki Pratley, non-practicing solicitor
The majority of firms that I talk to are now operating in their offices to some extent. Many have a 20-25% workforce presence at the office, some have just enough staff in to answer the phones and handle the post with all fee earners working from home unless there is a reason to meet people at the office. There has certainly been a shift towards the acceptance of home working and a realisation that output and results are the best indication of dedication and effort. Hopefully we will see a permanent shift away from ‘presenteeism’ (the need to be seen at the office come what may) as the norm. Even if you’re not looking to change roles right now, if you’d like to discuss any change you’d like to see in your career then please do reach out to me or any of the team at Clara Rose Consultancy.
020 3286 7884
What areas are popular? In terms of job roles, we are seeing more and more firms return to recruiting for key roles where they are busy. Interviews both face to face and remotely have resumed as firms push into the future. We are seeing roles in family, employment law, commercial property, litigation and private client and whilst the numbers are not where they were at the early part of the year there are some great options out there. We are also talking to some inhouse organisations who are still doing well within their own industries.
Career Advisor and Performance Coach at Clara Rose Consultancy vikki@clararoseconsultancy.co.uk
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