Lawyer's workload (5)
I believe the answer is:
cases
'lawyer's workload' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for cases that I've seen before include "Legal or medical records" , "Lawsuits or pieces of luggage" , "Proceedings in a court of law" , "Law-suits or boxes" , "Keeps a close eye on" .)