Legal Job Postings on Indeed in Australia

IHLIDXAUTPLEGA • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)

Latest Value

132.49

Year-over-Year Change

2.92%

Date Range

11/6/2022 - 8/1/2025

Summary

The 'Legal Job Postings on Indeed in Australia' trend measures job postings for legal roles in Australia as tracked by the job search platform Indeed. This indicator provides insight into the strength of demand for legal professionals in the Australian labor market.

Analysis & Context

This economic indicator provides valuable insights into current market conditions and economic trends. The data is updated regularly by the Federal Reserve and represents one of the most reliable sources for economic analysis.

Understanding this metric helps economists, policymakers, and investors make informed decisions about economic conditions and future trends. The interactive chart above allows you to explore historical patterns and identify key trends over time.

About This Dataset

This trend represents the volume of job postings for legal occupations, such as lawyers, paralegals, and legal assistants, posted on the Indeed job search platform in Australia. It is used by economists and policymakers to assess the state of the legal labor market and gauge hiring activity in the professional services sector.

Methodology

The data is collected and compiled by Indeed from its platform of job listings.

Historical Context

Monitoring trends in legal job postings can inform policy decisions and provide a real-time signal of economic conditions and hiring demand in the professional services industry.

Key Facts

  • The legal job postings index is benchmarked to January 2020 = 100.
  • Australia's legal job postings have recovered to pre-pandemic levels.
  • Legal hiring demand tends to track broader economic conditions in Australia.

FAQs

Q: What does this economic trend measure?

A: This trend measures the volume of job postings for legal occupations, such as lawyers, paralegals, and legal assistants, on the Indeed job search platform in Australia.

Q: Why is this trend relevant for users or analysts?

A: This indicator provides insight into the strength of demand for legal professionals in the Australian labor market, which is relevant for economists, policymakers, and industry analysts.

Q: How is this data collected or calculated?

A: The data is collected and compiled by Indeed from its platform of job listings.

Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?

A: Monitoring trends in legal job postings can inform policy decisions and provide a real-time signal of economic conditions and hiring demand in the professional services industry.

Q: Are there update delays or limitations?

A: The data is provided in a timely manner, with minimal update delays, and represents job postings on the Indeed platform in Australia.

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Citation

U.S. Federal Reserve, Legal Job Postings on Indeed in Australia (IHLIDXAUTPLEGA), retrieved from FRED.