Labor & Employment Attorneys

What do the mid level bonuses at firms like the big 4, Epstein, Seyfarth look like (assuming good work and hours)?

Are there any big law firms that actually let their associates go on vacation or is that generally unheard of in big law?

Any reason to choose the big 4 over a big law firm with a strong L&E practice (like MLB)?

Any mid-level labor relations associate in the SF or Sacramento looking for a job? We need need help at Seyfarth! If interested feel free to dm.

Anyone know if laterals at Ogletree get a salary bump if they don’t hit the prorated hours in their first year?

Per LinkedIn, it looks like Jackson Lewis is going on a hiring spree. Any particular reason for that?

Lots of promotions to partners at Fisher Phillips. What are they making?

I’m in house (employment law) and handle day-to-day advice, related projects, and pre-litigation/arbitration matters. Once matters proceed to litigation, I no longer oversee them. I currently have 2 E… more

To those who have resigned from Littler, did Littler try to match your competing offer? Not sure if it’s possible due to the level system.

Hi! Looking for insight on south fl firms. Particularly - littler (Miami) cozen (Miami) Fisher Phillips (ft Lauderdale). Appreciate it!!

Any word on comp increases for the Big 4?

At big 4, new NEP, how much should I give my assistant for holiday gift?

JL currently has postings for both "Employment Associate" and "Litigation Associate". The job descriptions are similar. Does anyone know if there is any real difference in the role… more

More experienced Ogletree folks.. will not being at 85% billing realization really prevent you from moving up or receiving a bonus? It seems unfair as an associate since I have NO control over it. A… more

What is the approximate salary range for a Senior Associate/Counsel role at Jackson Lewis in a LCOL area for someone with 8-10 yoe?

To plaintiff attorneys: in pretty much every discrimination case I’ve had, there was a well documented reason for the termination. The only evidence of discrimination or retaliation was that the term… more

I’m looking to somewhat retool into LE litigation as a mid-level. I’m in BigLaw at one of the few firms with an LE litigation practice but no open spots in that group and no substantive discussions on my transfer… more

Any of the big 4 hearing chatter about year end bonuses?

What happens if you are well over your hours but have an unsatisfactory time entry compliance at Ogletree?

Are plaintiff depositions more important/complex in employment lawsuits than they are in other general litigation matters? My spouse is a litigator in toxic torts and other general lit, and she alwa… more

Where are OUR special bonuses?! 🤨

How hard is it to go from Ogletree to big law as a third year? Looking in the Los Angeles market.

What happens if you miss your hours at Ogletree?
(Same year as parental leave, so credits applied to hours, but still short)

Completely my first full year as an associate at ogletree, and on track to hit 2200 hours. Can someone clarify the bonus structure for me please. is it 10K plus 25% of your salary for hitting 2200 hou… more

Anyone know what NEP pay is at Seyfarth? Also what’s it like being NEP there, how hard is it to obtain? Is it similar to being NEP at one of the Big 4 employment firms, where, in my experience, it was… more

Stating my own firm..what are the best resource for employment law?

How hard is it to make partner at a Proskauer or ML? What does it come down to, how good of a lawyer you are? Clients? Likability? Also if you make partner at these firms are you equity?

Does L/E slow down around the holidays?

We’ve been getting a ton of biglaw refugees lately. Are firms really pushing out their L/E talent during a recession? I would think they’d want to retain their L/E talent as L/E is usually pretty stro… more

how difficult is it to move from a small in house role with no name recognition to a bigger, more established company?

I’m a mid level in BigLaw. I’ve done some LE lit work and I love it but primarily I’ve done EBEC deal work and I hate it. I hate deals and I’ve always wanted to transition to a full time LE practice. … more

I’m a mid level in BigLaw. I’ve done some LE lit work and I love it but primarily I’ve done EBEC deal work and I hate it. I hate deals and I’ve always wanted to transition to a full time LE practice. … more

Can anyone provide me with insight about Wilson Elser LA office?

Would a practice made up almost entirely of advice and counsel work be a faster pace than employment litigation? And would it be harder to meet hours with a lot of smaller tasks?

mid-level associate at a biglaw firm and starting to feel not cut out for this. panicking a little about the long-term. would love to hear about what exit opportunities are available that are still in… more

I’ve been thinking of lateraling to either Littler, Epstein, or GT from a V60 firm. Any thoughts on these firms? I’m in a secondary market.

I am a third year commercial litigator at a big law firm. I was offered a position at Littler, salary is 50 k less of what I currently make. Joining the L&E team at my firm is not an option. I kno… more

I’m a 6th year practicing exclusively traditional labor. I was just voluntold that I’ll need to handle a single plaintiff matter for a client I do a lot of labor work for because they want me to lead … more

Anyone else want to end it all when NetDocs/iManage stops working and you have multiple things due stat?

A broad question and oft repeated, but what do we expect L&E to be like within the next 6-12 months? I get frequent emails from recruiters so not sure what the vibes are out there.