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Changes in the legal market in 2023
Now, we'll have a chat with Kalinda from our legal team here in Sydney, who's going to give an overview and an update on what's happening in the legal market as we've kicked off 2023.
[Transition to Kalinda's Insights]
Kalinda Campbell: Hi, Catherine. How are you?
Catherine Kennedy: I'm well, thank you. Yeah, the sun is shining, which is nice. So, what's been happening in the legal space?
Kalinda Campbell: I've noticed two major changes this year in the legal space. Firstly, firms that had everyone working fully remote during COVID-19 are now implementing strict policies requiring legal support staff to be in the office full time. It will be interesting to see how that develops.
Secondly, there's a structural change with some top-tier firms implementing a Hub structure. This means support staff are grouped together, and work is allocated to a generic inbox accessible by all staff, ensuring work continuity even when staff are on leave. I expect a demand for more float secretaries due to these changes.
Catherine Kennedy: Interesting insights. How are candidates reacting to this Hub model?
Kalinda Campbell: People are divided. Some are happy with the efficiency it brings, while others are not quite satisfied with the restructure. It's a mix of reactions.
Catherine Kennedy: Thanks for sharing that. If anyone with legal support experience is watching, I'm sure you and the team would be happy to talk to them.
Kalinda Campbell: Definitely, we have a lot of roles on at the moment. Always happy to have a conversation.
Catherine Kennedy: Great. Thanks for talking to us. Thanks, Kath.
[Transition to Kalinda's Insights]
Kalinda Campbell: Hi, Catherine. How are you?
Catherine Kennedy: I'm well, thank you. Yeah, the sun is shining, which is nice. So, what's been happening in the legal space?
Kalinda Campbell: I've noticed two major changes this year in the legal space. Firstly, firms that had everyone working fully remote during COVID-19 are now implementing strict policies requiring legal support staff to be in the office full time. It will be interesting to see how that develops.
Secondly, there's a structural change with some top-tier firms implementing a Hub structure. This means support staff are grouped together, and work is allocated to a generic inbox accessible by all staff, ensuring work continuity even when staff are on leave. I expect a demand for more float secretaries due to these changes.
Catherine Kennedy: Interesting insights. How are candidates reacting to this Hub model?
Kalinda Campbell: People are divided. Some are happy with the efficiency it brings, while others are not quite satisfied with the restructure. It's a mix of reactions.
Catherine Kennedy: Thanks for sharing that. If anyone with legal support experience is watching, I'm sure you and the team would be happy to talk to them.
Kalinda Campbell: Definitely, we have a lot of roles on at the moment. Always happy to have a conversation.
Catherine Kennedy: Great. Thanks for talking to us. Thanks, Kath.
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Season Two
Join NSW Managing Director Catherine Kennedy and our people2people team for our P2P Australia Live Employment and Job Seeker Market Update.
Get the latest insights into the employment and job seeker markets, and explore our hot jobs across Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom.
This week, we are joined by Kalinda Campbell to take about the state of the legal market in 2023, and what it means for both job seekers and employers.
Get the latest insights into the employment and job seeker markets, and explore our hot jobs across Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom.
This week, we are joined by Kalinda Campbell to take about the state of the legal market in 2023, and what it means for both job seekers and employers.
About our speaker
Kalinda joined people2people's Sydney office in 2021 as a Consultant in the Legal Support Team. Kalinda has completed her Bachelor of Criminology & Criminal Justice at UNSW. With her background in Real Estate and Law, Kalinda has an extensive view of the market and the legal industry and is passionate about building long-term relationships throughout her career.
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