In this short Q&A video, top legal recruiter Harrison Barnes explains how attorneys can identify true work-life balance in law firms where high expectations and demanding workloads are the norm. He highlights the signals that reveal whether a firm genuinely supports balance—or simply markets the idea without backing it up.
Highlights:
What Real Balance Looks Like: How staffing, boundaries, partner behavior, and review structures reflect a firm’s actual approach to work-life integration.
Red Flags to Watch For: Signs of hidden expectations, unrealistic billables, and cultures where “balance” is promised but never practiced.
Evaluating Firms Strategically: Practical steps for uncovering the truth during interviews, networking conversations, and early interactions with the team.
