So far this year, Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC, Pittsburgh's third-largest law firm, has hired 19 lawyers in Pittsburgh, and it's far from finished.
In some occupations, recruiters are the gatekeepers. If you are looking for a position in one of these fields, knowing how to connect with them is critical to landing a job.
As firms cope with the weakened economy, the national trend of lawyers jumping ship could accelerate. Midsize offices here expect to benefit by adding seasoned professionals with established books of business.