Have an overall context within which to live. Job satisfaction for lawyers is primarily related to making satisfaction a goal and how successfully the lawyer addresses the five elements of time, money, personal style, conflict and professionalism. Quality of Life. People first, Lawyers second. Although lawyers generally believe they are essential to their clients' lives, much of the joy and the sorrow of law practice centers on lack of balance between personal and professional goals.
Happy lawyers feel joy in work and time to enjoy life is an essential factor.
Successful practices address the needs of the whole person in the areas of balance, ownership, renewal, lawyering and time management. Personal Responsibility . Responsibility for designing a successful legal career is the lawyer's alone. Career Design and Career Building are the lawyer's best strategy for avoiding boredom and burnout. Understanding the five stages of a legal career will assist lawyers in analyzing their needs.