Labor & Employment Attorneys

FP Attorneys: when do we find out our bonus amount and our salary for next year? I know what my bonus will be based on my own calculations but im wondering when that gets memorialized along with salar… more

Anyone know what’s a 2nd year comp at Littler?

Does Littler have cool events? I'm trying to see if they have retreats but can't find out on their website. Are there any other perks working there over OD or JL that's more on the "wine and dine… more

Has anyone heard anything about JL in Orange County, CA? Was thinking of applying, but would appreciate any insight.

Anyone know comp range and structure as NEP at FP in CA?

Odds of another comp raise at the Big 4?

What are the odds Fisher Phillips associates in the Midwest get more than the lousy $10k annual raise this year?

Insights on Constangy? I was on the impression that it's 1~2 tiers below Big 4. Is it easy to lateral to Big 4 from there? I'm in California.

Does anyone have a part time arrangement they’re happy with? If so, do you have a set billable hour requirement or are you paid hourly? Work one less day a week? Handle only a certain type of work? Lo… more

Is Sheppard all it’s cracked up to be? Looking at CA offices in SF and LA

What are salary and bonuses like at the big 4? How long have you been practicing?

Which firm is hiring for a senior/counsel in LA/SF at 315k-450k? Have received like 5 emails this morning from recruiters already

I'm currently working as a patent litigator and thinking about retool to L&E for better in house prospects. My firm does not have an L&E group so I'm considering lateraling. How recept… more

Anyone successfully lateral with a workers comp/insurance defense background to a Big 4? Any tips, tricks, ideal timeline to jump? Newly minted JD in a major market.

For those of you who have in-house L&E roles, can you please indicate whether your company outsources EEOC position statements? Context: I am in a “lower-level” role at a major retail company and … more

Anyone familiar with virtual counsel positions at Fisher Phillips and willing to answer a few questions?

Looking for retirement gift ideas for a CHRO of a client who is retiring. She stuck with me when I lateraled to a new firm and has sent me $100k+ of advice & counsel business. I don't know her… more

I'm 8 months into a job at a small law firm where I genuinely love everyone I work with. My bosses are incredible and my coworkers are the best. But the reality is I'm severely underpaid with … more

Is it just me or has lateral recruiting completely stalled? I haven't gotten a single call from headhunters in months. Just wondering if it's just L&E or if others are seeing the same thin… more

In biglaw employment lit, are 5th year associates expected to handle cases on their own or will they always work with a partner on a case?

Is an advice and counsel practice less stressful than employment litigation? Or is it harder not to have deadlines, with questions coming from out of the blue?

I've been a lawyer for five years now, and I'm already at my third firm. I've only been here for about a year, but I'm not sure it's the right fit either. I don't want to look … more

As a parent of teenagers and an employment lawyer, I'm becoming more fixated on the kind of workplaces our kids will inherit. If you're a parent, has it changed your perspective on labor law?

Can I use an EEOC position statement as a writing sample? Alternatively, what do most junior/mid level associates use as a writing sample?

Question for L&E attorneys in California:

I’m aware there’s a strong demand for talent in the region, but I’ve noticed that candidates tend to be less responsive or communicative compared to other markets. Has… more

How do I help my clients avoid hiring bias from AI tools when the law can't keep up? I'm seeing this more often, and I'm concerned about the bias that's baked into the code. Are you de… more

Has anyone in here done a workers compensation trial in CA and would be kind enough to answer some basic questions for me about process / formality etc?

Just wrapped up helping a client fire an employee. Legally speaking, we did everything by the book, but I can't shake this uncomfortable feeling. The documentation was there, we followed all the r… more

Salary check: Is making 210k base as a 5th year in NYC management side reasonable? Am I underpaid?

I'll be back from parental leave soon and I'm stressed about my billing expectations. I used to easily knock out 8-10 billable hours a day, but now I struggle to focus for more than an hour at… more

I've been at a small firm for 3 years. My salary goes up each year, but we don't do bonuses at all. My friends at big firms get huge year-end bonuses. Is this just how small firms work, or am … more

How many cases do you take on every year to ensure you bill 1900 hours?

Any thoughts on Blank Rome L and E group?

I’ve only taken 4 days off so far this year under our “unlimited PTO” policy. Last year I barely hit 14 days, even though a prior manager suggested 25 days should be the goal at my tenure. Things are … more

Big 4 associates: what ratio of your work is litigation compared to advice/counseling (ie ee handbooks, company policy writing, etc). Do shareholders look down on associates who prefer advice/counseli… more

Does Ford Harrison have a hybrid schedule because all of the postings look like on-site??

Has anybody ever made a switch between L&E practice areas? I was mostly labor but now working on single playoff and litigation work and the transition is harder than expected.

Looking for insights on work life balance in public sector litigation roles, e.g. city, county, or state attorney roles. Thank you!

Am I crazy and killing my career considering a part time remote role? It essentially only drafts position statements and participates in mediation.