Law

If you have scheduled time off for PTO and it’s been approved for months, but than you turn in your 2 weeks notice to the employer and your scheduled time off is before your last day can your employer… more

I'm at a crossroad. I have a bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, an ABA approved paralegal certificate and my Master's degree. I want to continue working in the legal field, but I'v… more

We had a mandatory team-building day last week and honestly, it made everything feel more awkward. Forced fun, weird small talk, and fake enthusiasm from leadership. Am I just being cynical, or do the… more

Any way to come back from a negative mid year review? (details in comments)

I am a paralegal in a big insurance defense firm. I’m moving to another state in three weeks, and already have another position lined up. My boss is going on vacation this week and I was planning on g… more

Is anyone on here a paralegal or attorney that works at a personal injury law firm? I’m thinking about changing to PI and would like to know a little bit of what it’s like and if you enjoy your work o… more

I have been an “acting” director for 15 months. Has anyone else had a similarly long “acting” role? How did you become “permanent”? What advice would you give me?

I’m a midlevel in a relatively niche regulatory space but would like to give back to certain communities in need of free legal services. My questions are: does anyone do this on the side, and how do y… more

What do you do when someone is harassing you online using your name, your photo, posting about you obsessively and spreading rumors, but the police say there’s nothing they can do because there’s no “credible threat”?
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My firm is underpaying me about $40,000 per year. I feel like if I can get an offer from a competitor they would match it to keep me (and I would stay. I am otherwise happy with the firm). Should I… more

For those who changed firms, how long did it take you to “settle in” at the new place? Meaning getting a regular flow of work, understanding partners, etc.

Folks who are in-house counsel, how much pro bono are you allowed to do as part of your job (e.g. it’s not just additional responsibility, but is something you get credit for at your company/replaces … more

I just got a job offer I’m excited about, but of course, now my current firm wants to talk 'retention.' They’ve dangled a counteroffer but didn’t value me until I had one foot out the door. Wo… more

Anyone have insight into Sunstein IP’s salary range? 3YOE

Question to my 3 year associate attorneys: when did you know it was time to move on from your first job?

My mom was let go from a big pharma company after she raised some issues that could get them in legal trouble. Looking for a recommendation for a kickass lawyer not afraid of big pharma, but also once… more

Is it a huge red flag to ask HR/recruiter/whoever is setting up the interview what the salary range for this role is if it’s not in the job description? I know it’s a little heavy handed but also I do… more

I work full-time at a firm but also freelance at night because student loans don’t pay themselves. I worry that my side work might look disloyal even though it doesn’t interfere with my firm duties. I… more

What in this world would it take for me to get my foot in the door so I would be allowed a chance to show that I could make a difference in someone's law firm? I have the education and graduated a… more

I was fired from my job recently. There is a non-disclosure agreement so I can’t mention the last 1+ years that I was employed in an interview. Do I leave that time off my resume or do I simply (and l… more

Anybody have experience using Law Clerk for freelance legal work? Looking for a side gig but nothing too demanding.

Advice for serving as privacy counsel/privacy officer for the first time (healthcare/life sciences)? I will have some runway before it’s all on me without oversight.

What kind of comp can you expect at a plaintiffs firm like Keller Postman or DiCello Levitt as a senior associate?

Is it a good idea to take time off between firms? I haven’t had a vacation in 2+ years and I want to take 4-6 weeks off. New firm wants to make an offer but is being insanely pushy about the start da… more

How much are y’all billing to build/draft a litigation budget?

Is there such a thing as job security in the law? I work in government and thought I was secure, but with recent budget cuts and my medical problems I don't know anymore.

What investigation services are you using? I have been using RC Services and I’m highly disappointed with their investigators who lack common sense. Are investigators just horrible now compared to a… more

Has anyone had particular success using a business development coach? Commercial real estate attorney here looking to significantly grow my practice.

I missed a deadline. I procrastinated on getting started with something and realized it would take too long way too late. I asked for an extension and the partner told me they would just handle it the… more

Are the hours or the deadlines what you hate about big law? If you had to pick one

I'm two years into my role and still feel newish. Is this normal? In house government

Assuming everything else checks out, would you take this offer based on salary? Miami/fort Lauderdale area, 11 years of practice, complex commercial lit. Small/midsize firm. $500-$600 hourly rate, 18… more

Last week I was let go from partner atty because of a Zoom link that didn't work for him. We don't use zoom at this firm we weren't trained on it also. Previous firms that I worked for d… more

NY attorneys- do you need to renew your registration for federal courts similar to every 2 years for state courts? Can’t find any info for EDNY, WDNY, or SDNY. NDNY appears to be every 2 years.

Former partner here who took time off for burnout recovery. Currently looking at easing back into it with a contract role at my prior mid-size national firm and am considering whether an hourly or pro… more

Has anyone lateraled to a firm only to find out that the team or firm culture was completely different (in a bad way) from how it was presented during the interview process? And in hindsight, were the… more

About three months into an in-house role — I like it, but the pace is slow. At a firm, I’d be chasing hours, but now I’m obviously no longer billing. If I’m doing good work with what comes in, is ther… more