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Job satisfaction gap found between equity partners, others at their firms, new survey says

A new Bloomberg Law survey has found that nonequity partners and associates were less satisfied with their jobs than partners with ownership stakes. (Image from Shutterstock)
Nonequity partners and associates at law firms are less satisfied with their jobs than equity partners, a new Bloomberg Law survey has found.
The latest Attorney Workload & Hours Survey of 1,464 attorneys and legal professionals found that about 40% of nonequity partners are satisfied with their jobs, compared with nearly 60% of equity partners. Around one-third of associates said they feel undervalued by their firms.
The average workweek for attorneys last year? Just over 50 hours per week, according to the survey.
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