Big Law

Is the Seattle market particularly competitive? A lot of big firms there don’t pay full Milbank scale, right?

Why would you work for M&A RWI insurer

Not to advocate billing fraud, but do folks subconsciously bill extra for urgent work requested for unusual hours (midnight, weekend, big holidays etc.)

Any insight into Vedder, specifically for the Chicago office and litigation? Culture, comp, bonus structure…all appreciated!

Is always being at capacity such a thing? I am literally always at capacity because I work for a rainmaker and I can consistently bill 40-42 hours every week and always have more to do but not somethi… more

How much do litigators use AI? I feel like it’s replacing the exercise of judgment, making our brains smooth. Agree? Disagree?

How do you get a retention bonus? Specifically on timing, do you ask for it before clearing conflicts with the new offer or after (and thus renege on the new offer)?

How many hours billed in a week do you consider to be at capacity?

Merry Xmas everyone. Sounds like Milbank is staying in the V10.

Is the MWS NY funds group (the Schulte side) really as toxic and cliquey as talked about on here? Or is it just exaggerated? How is integration for laterals?

CLARK HILL PLLC JUST RAISED! $10k/yr above Milbank. LFG!!

Seeing the Milkbank raises and class year salaries just makes me realize how underpaid I am at an Amlaw 100 in Seattle. I need to move!

Is everyone’s firm obsessed with integration as many AI tools as it can into our practice or just mine?

Milbank - we know you think lawyers can’t do math, but we see what you’re doing here. Thanks for the raises but we want the special summer bonuses too! And we promise you will be V5 next year!

For folks that are counsel or NEP and making significantly more than lockstep, do you benefit from these salary increases? Curious whether the love gets floated upstairs if you’re pretty far off lock … more

Is L&E a good specialization if you can get it in big law lit? Seems consistent and important with the evolving AI issues too.

Offer letter says that I have to give 30 day notice. Do law firms really enforce that?

My comp is up for review this year and I want to make sure mine is in the market ballpark. Can be hard to know in a black box. Seeking comp data points for non-equity track NEPs (i.e. the deal/expectation is that… more

How long did it take you to hear back after a screener interview for a lateral position? Had it via Zoom, 15-20 min with the hiring partners.

When do I know if I have a Zyn addiction?

Do people view vacation in terms of calendar or billable year? I’ll safely exceed my target (2100) and want to take 3 more weeks of vacation before the billable year ends, but I took 1.5 weeks last No… more

Thoughts on Orrick for ECVC?

Working with a recruiter who submitted my materials to a few firms I feel I am a strong candidate for. How long does it usually take to hear back?

I was terminated with only 2 weeks’ notice but 3 mo severance pay + website time. I don’t think I can hold myself out as currently employed despite website time bc of the official end date that will g… more

Any insight on Hunton Andrews Kurth’s real estate group in NYC?

Been screwing up a lot recently - had a lot going on personally and billed a record amount this past month. Don’t really know what to do; some of the mistakes were significant and/or definitively affe… more

Skill-wise, how far is a typical 5th year from a 7th/8th year who is ready for partnership? I’m a fifth year with generally positive reviews, but I feel like there’s still so much I don’t know how to … more

My father’s friend (not a super close friend more of an associate) is the CEO and founder of a pretty prominent company. I was laid off a while ago and want to contact him to ask him to put in a word… more

What has been the timing between hearing back from your first interview to second (or final) interview to offer?

How long does the NYC lateral process take for a 3rd year. Going into week 10 for me lol

anyone here know about Sterlington? looks like a virtual firm (currently at a 4 day RTO firm). looks like sophisticated work based on the website / attorney profiles but don’t know much about it other… more

Thoughts on Morgan Lewis capital markets position? They’ve been advertising for a while curious what people think as I’m interested in applying.

Is FMLA the only way you can take a leave of absence? I can’t take it anymore at my firm but don’t have the requisite doctor’s note to demonstrate burnout.

For those of you that took 3 weeks for your honeymoon, did you meet your hours? Planning on 3 weeks, and just a few long weekends for other things sprinkled throughout the year. I just don’t know ho… more

Insights into Paul Weiss Capital Markets group (NY)? I see they’re hiring range 3 to 7 years so curious if they’re actually hiring, if so, why are they hiring such a range, do they have constant workf… more

Recovering inTapp entries

I just accidentally deleted a full day of time entries. Is there a way to recover them?

Anyone have a good experience with Macmel recruiting? They seem to always reach out with intriguing opportunities.