Government Attys Crowd Legal Job Market Amid Trump Cuts
By Alison Knezevich
CenterPeak's Jeff Lowe reveals the unprecedented challenge facing displaced government attorneys: "For many, this has been a bit of a crisis for them, and they urgently need advice about how to pursue a new job." With Trump's mass firings, remote work bans, and buyout plans, even rank-and-file lawyers who typically have job stability are being forced out. Recruiter Kayo Nonaka warns: "It's very crowded, and I think those who aren't at the very highest positions in government will find it more challenging right now than we've seen in years past." The silver lining? High-level officials are "still getting multiple offers," and firms are actively hiring from DOJ and federal agencies
