June 19, 2008
Professional Fulfillment for Lawyers Is Tied to the Nature of their Work
The exhilaration of hard work and billable hours is multiplied if the case or transaction is "high profile" in some way. A lawyer who is working on a brief relating to a newsworthy public controversy or a significant constitutional issue finds tremendous satisfaction in the nature of her work. Likewise, there is great satisfaction in helping a client whom the lawyer likes or whom she believes has been wronged. Lawyers also pride themselves in helping clients with whom they do not agree, or in taking cases or transactions that present an uphill battle. The nature of a lawyer's work and interactions can create professional fulfillment and satisfaction.
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I agree. The lawyers I know who appear to genuinely enjoy what they do seem to be able to find satisfaction and importance in nearly everything they do while those who do not seem to focus on the negative aspects of any given matter. I don't think either view is necessarily right or wrong from an objective viewpoint, but that perspective definitely has an impact on their attitude and experience. I've found that in my personal experience as well.