The article discusses the evolving landscape of remote work in the legal industry, particularly amidst recent back-to-office announcements from major law firms. According to Affinipay's 2025 Legal Industry Report, while a minority of firms have completely returned to in-office work (28%), a significant portion still prefer remote or hybrid schedules. It's noted that solo practitioners lean heavily towards remote work, while larger firms increasingly adopt hybrid models. The article emphasizes how firm size impacts preferences for work arrangements and highlights an ongoing struggle within the industry regarding balancing flexibility and office presence.
Overall, 28% of our survey respondents said their firms operate fully in-office; 21% use hybrid schedules for all team members; 19% are fully remote, and 18% adopt hybrid schedules for some of their staff.
Unsurprisingly, solo practitioners show the most interest in working remotely, with 31% of those respondents operating entirely remotely. Once lawyers add more faces, the push for in-office work jumps up.
Hybrid schedules dominate at large firms we surveyed, with 61% offering hybrid schedules for all team members-nearly three times the overall average.
These variations indicate that firm size influences not only logistical considerations but also cultural and operational needs when determining work arrangements.
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