A report by Hays recruitment has found that construction, workplace relations and property lawyers were among the areas likely to be in demand by firms in early 2013.
The Hays Quarterly Report narrowed down the list of “hot” specialisations and jurisdictions as follows:
- Construction and property lawyers were reported to be in demand particularly in Queensland owing to large infrastructure projects and commercial developments coming online;
- Property lawyers were also reported to be in demand in Perth owing to a growing property market;
- Insurance lawyers were reported to be in demand, particularly in Queensland owing to the aftermath of natural disasters;
- Insolvency/ debt recovery lawyers were in demand because of distressed economic conditions;
- Workplace relations lawyers were in demand because of increased disputes and changing legislation;
- Career paralegals and senior lawyers on temporary contracts were also sought after.