The legal industry is facing a talent crunch—and it's getting harder to ignore. Law firms across the U.S. are struggling to fill roles like legal assistants, records retrieval specialists, and e-discovery experts. The problem? A changing labor market, evolving employee expectations, and outdated hiring models that can’t keep up.
But a growing number of legal service providers are finding a surprising solution: nearshoring.
In his latest Forbes Council article, Amalga Group CEO Jens Erik Gould breaks down how nearshore outsourcing is helping legal service providers and law firms regain operational stability while reducing overhead and maintaining quality.
Read the full article on Forbes: How Nearshoring Can Help Mitigate the Legal Industry’s Talent Crisis
Nearshore hiring refers to outsourcing to countries geographically close to the U.S.—like Mexico or Colombia. This model offers:
While nearshoring isn’t suited for courtroom representation or direct client interaction, it shines in repetitive, high-volume, and process-driven legal work.
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Want to understand how legal firms are solving today’s talent challenges? Check out Jens Erik Gould’s full article on Forbes to learn how nearshoring is changing the game.