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FindLaw Survey Finds a Majority of Legal Professionals Seeking Greener Pastures


MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., October 18, 2001 A new employer is near the top of many legal professionals’ wish lists. According to a recent online survey at the FindLaw Career Center (http://careers.findlaw.com), a majority of legal professionals who visit the site are actively exploring their options.

Survey results indicate that nearly 40 percent of more than 850 respondents said they planned to switch jobs in the next year. An additional 20 percent gave a three-year window for making a career move.

“We’re seeing increased traffic from legal professionals looking for more intriguing or rewarding employment opportunities,” said Tom Antisdel, senior director of the FindLaw Career Center. “And law firms, which are always seeking to improve their legal talent bench-strength, should seize this opportunity to attract top associates.”

The FindLaw Career Center is the Internet’s leading employment destination for legal professionals and law firms. From employment classifieds, résumé building information, newsletters and community rooms to information about recruiting, outplacement and other employment-related services, the FindLaw Career Center offers the Internet’s most comprehensive collection of employment resources geared specifically toward legal professionals. To learn more about the FindLaw Career Center or to view ongoing surveys, visit http://careers.findlaw.com.

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