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Law360 Pulse's inaugural In-House Counsel Satisfaction Survey reveals that working in-house generally lives up to hopes of a more flexible schedule and longer vacations, but the hours are comparable to private practice and advancement can be a challenge once lawyers reach mid-career.
More than 400 in-house counsel responded to the survey, which sought to measure satisfaction with their jobs, workplace and career prospects.
Though participants were broadly satisfied, work-life balance remained elusive for many, and about half reported experiencing one or more symptoms of burnout.
Appreciation of outside counsel ran high, with roughly three-quarters of participants saying they were satisfied or very satisfied with these attorneys.
Check out our analysis of these and other findings in the coverage below.
How Happy Are In-House Attorneys At Work?
In-house attorneys report high job satisfaction when it comes to schedule flexibility, team collegiality and compensation, but concerns linger about workload and career advancement, particularly for mid-level lawyers seeking to climb the career ladder, according to a new Law360 Pulse report.In-House Etiquette — Tips For Outside Counsel
While most in-house lawyers are happy with their outside counsel, about 9% of participants in Law360 Pulse's first in-house satisfaction survey want more, saying they are fed up with being nickel-and-dimed while receiving low quality work and poor communication from their outside attorneys.In-House Attorneys Have Saner Schedules, But Long Hours
It may once have been that the typical in-house lawyer worked a 40-hour week, but that no longer appears to be the case for many corporate counsel, with more than 40% reporting they exceed 50 hours at work each week in a recent survey by Law360 Pulse.What Lawyers Really Think About Working In-House
Law360 Pulse asked corporate counsel to identify some common misconceptions about working in-house and share their thoughts on the rewards and challenges of their jobs. Here's what they said.For a reprint of this article, please contact reprints@law360.com.
