New York Big Law

How common is it for people take a leave for burn out reasons? I personally have never met anyone who has done this, so I’m not sure if it’s actually done.

My firm is looking for a strong corporate paralegal (NYC big law). If anyone is looking/knows of a good candidate in the market, please let me know!

Anyone have a good rec for a psych or counselor in NYC who’s good with adult ADHD/ procrastination? It’s getting to the point where I think having an outside perspective and insight would be helpful … more

If I’m moving to NY and working in FiDi, which are the better commuter towns for a young family to live in? Have 4 kids and a stay at home spouse if that matters.

Hey, I’m a clerk in one of the major BK courts. How do I find good recruiters? Do I just google them? This is new for me so any insight is helpful!

Any insight on Dechert’s finance group? Thanks!

I’m an 18+ year litigation defense paralegal and now stuck at a plaintiff’s firm due to a quick move. Does anyone happen to know or range of the typical salary for a senior paralegal in insurance defense or any … more

What’s the market rate for a 5 day a week nanny for one kid in NYC? Is it different for live in vs. not?

If I sue someone in small claims court, would that be public record (venue is NYC)? Context is that a commercial food truck hit my car on purpose (and ran away after, but the police eventually caught… more

Anyone just dread leaving work because of the massive crowds lately? NYC is back I guess, but sheesh, no personal space and arriving late because people are walking turtle style is no fun.

How much do you give your infant’s daycare teacher for the holidays?

Could partners discuss the process of hiring a lateral who is currently an associate from another law firm? Is there a budget in mind or is it flexible? What kinds of considerations are there for a … more

Does anyone know how long it takes for the First Department to tell you your bar application is complete once you submit everything? They asked me for more documents and I submitted them but haven’t h… more

Bankruptcy clerk w prior firm experience in another prominent bkr market looking to go to a firm w/ a robust bankruptcy litigation practice in nyc (esp. w/ substantial committee work). Aside from Kram… more

I’m a rising 3rd year litigator at a v10, and am considering a move to a small/boutique firm. 1. Is the lifestyle really better? 2. What are other major differences between the two environments?

How long should I wait before trying to change practice groups? Is it better to switch before getting trained in a different group or does waiting a year or two and gaining experience make you a better cand… more

Law firms with decent wlb/reasonable partners in white collar group?

Does anyone have experience with the NYU Langone fertility clinic (or specifically Dr. Grifo)? They don't call when they said they would, appear to be disorganized, and the scheduling coordinator … more

Favorite casual lunch spot? I’ll go first. Xian Famous Foods.

Is the move to mid law worth it? I’m a rising 4th considering the move for better work life balance after having taken leave for depression. The firm I’m looking at has a 1950 req (although associates… more

What's a place equivalent to Hawaii but super close to NYC? Big law couple with a child, I don't like to travel because it's too distruptive with my work schedule, but want to make sure m… more

Anyone ever double dip their bonus when lateraling? Like get your bonus, put your notice, and tell next place you’re leaving $$ on the table?

Anyone in NYC biglaw who was part of a stealth layoff talk to an employment lawyer? Are there any good ones who work with lawyers?

What is life like at Greenberg and traurig? I'm a patent agent from a large intellectual property boutique and got an offer for a 40k pay bump at 1700 hours. Really considering the switch

I'm a third year associate that has done general banking work at a big law firm but I want to lateral into doing entertainment transactional work, primarily music leaning. Does anyone have any tip… more

Hey y'all,

Does anyone want to join a virtual game night tomorrow? ☺️

I’m approaching ‘raise’ conversations next month with a medium-sized firm.

3 YOE / NY-Based / 1 YOE with company.

What should my salary expectation be?

I am a foreign-trained attorney currently pursuing a Tax LLM at Georgetown University. I bring over 8 years of litigation experience in civil and criminal law from my home country.

I am actively seeki… more

Is living in NJ as a first year a bad idea? My office will be in midtown, and I’d like to avoid paying that dastardly city tax.

Any big law recruiter that someone used and had a good experience with? Please refer me

It’s been three years since the “height” of the pandemic so I’m curious: (1) what firm are you at, (2) what year/level are you, (3) what’s your firm’s wfh/in office policy, and (4) do you personally s… more

Millbank raise scale?

I am in a specialist group and I was hired to work under one partner in a satellite office of a big firm. It’s just the two of us, the rest of our group is mostly centralized in the firm’s home state.… more

Does anyone get an eerie feeling when a new associate is hired and your workload is suddenly really low as some cases are being reassigned and you’re struggling to bill? Worried about being fired

Hiring. Where can I post about it? It’s not big law, it’s medium-work-life-balance-interesting work-immediate responsibility and court appearance on cases-law

Moving to NYC. Any recommendations on neighborhoods and/or apartment complexes?

Does anyone have a sublet available for the month of November by chance? Interviewing at a few places in the city and much prefer to be there physically. TIA.

Has anyone gotten a job by directly applying on the firm’s website? Or is engaging a recruiter or seeking a referral the norm?

Any pillsbury recommendations/referrals? There’s an open role I’m interested in. Willing to text, call, email to discuss