Insurance Litigation

When’s a good time frame for following up with a hiring memeger after an initial call?

Can anyone share their morning routine to maximize productivity? I struggle with waking up early and sticking to a routine and often find myself playing catch up throughout the day.

What’s the most difficult part about leaving your job for a new role? Currently struggling with feeling guilty.

Anyone know Phillips, Spallas & Angstadt LLP? Recommend?

Client meeting made me question my career choice. Their heartbreaking story is a stark reminder that these aren't just cases, they're people's lives. How do you all cope with the emotional… more

Holt demands be damned! 🪦

Do you prefer virtual or in person depositions? Or does it depend on the case?

What's the best insurance defense firm out there? Pay is important.

There's a clique of attorneys here who get all the plum assignments and mentorship. Feels impossible to break in, even though I'm outperforming half of them. Strategies for cracking the inner … more

Best way to break up billing for review of 3000+ pgs of med records? (All from one provider)

There's a partner who always schedules last-minute meetings right before I leave for the day. Power play, or are they just that oblivious?

What's the best raise you ever received?

Tips on organizing a Trial binder/notebook?

Pros and cons for switching from defense to plaintiff work? Considering a change.

For those of you that left ID and went in house, how did you do it? What was your career path?

The sheer volume of paperwork in even a simple case is mind-boggling. Feels like insurance companies thrive on bureaucracy just to make the process unbearable.

The sheer volume of paperwork in even a simple case is mind-boggling. Feels like insurance companies thrive on bureaucracy just to make the process unbearable.

Had a moment today. Client emailed me at 10:30 pm, expecting an immediate reply. Did a hard pause and decided to hit respond in the morning. Am I already screwing up my career?

I am working in a medmal defense law firm. It’s about my second year. I want to switch to cybersecurity incident response defense. Anyone has similar experience or any advice? Thanks in advance!

I need some perspective. I work at a mid-size ID firm (~140 attorneys. Salary ~$95-135k for associates). They just set a 2k hr requirement in 2024 to be eligible for raise/bonus in 2025. No vacation, … more

Asking for help feels like admitting failure. How do you overcome that fear and admit when you need guidance?

Has anyone ever requested a continuance of a hearing or trial due to a planned vacation and the court declined your request? If so, how did you handle it?

Had a breakdown in the office bathroom today. It wasn't even a particularly tough day, just that straw-that-broke-the-camel's-back feeling. Anyone else hitting their limit?

Share a time you overcame a big challenge in your work. Need some inspiration, feeling like I'm drowning lately.

Questions to ask during a job interview?

Happy Sunday! Who's ready to tackle some insurance claims this week?! 🤾🏼‍♀️⛹🏽🏌🏽‍♂️

What’s a reasonable number of insurance defense files (mix of auto, trucking, premises, nursing home, med mal, wrongful death)? I have about sixty currently

Coverage associates: Are you happy? How's the work/life balance and long term career outlook?

What's that one task that makes you want to pull your hair out every time?

Had a fantastic interview, recruiter was super enthusiastic, hinted at a follow-up in days....now it's radio silence. Is this my new normal in the job search?

Why do people look down on insurance defense work?

Honestly jealous of people whose biggest stress is a boring office job. At least they have evenings and weekends. Anyone else wish you had a simpler role sometimes?

How much will the job market in Florida change (both on the defense and plaintiff side) once the consequences of tort reform come to fruition?

My seasoned litigators, I have a slip and fall trial coming up. Any tips on trial prep, opening arguments, etc?

Are you making $150k/yr or more? What did you path there look like?

💆Self-Care Squad 💆 Drop your favorite tips and tricks and practices for finding balance between work and life, and nurturing your mind, body, and soul!

For those of you who have worked both sides of insurance litigation, do you prefer plaintiff or defense?

As a junior associate, have you ever had to turn down a task (assigned by your management partner) because it was not billable, due to your current workload? If so, was it held against you?

What are your thoughts on the tiktok ban? I want to understand why so many people are for it

Is it a red flag to potential employers that I’ve had two different jobs in the last two years and am applying again? Will this hurt my chances of getting an interview?