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Curious if anyone in SoCal or surrounding has experience working at Alvandi Law Group? A PI firm with a large marketing budget, I'm just wondering if anyone has any insight on the case load for at… more

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Maternity Leave. My prior firm had paid leave for 6 weeks and 5 weeks of vacation. So leave was pretty much covered. My current firm however, has no policy I am aware of, and only offers 2 weeks of v… more

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Got first in house offer. $190k base with 20% target bonus target. No equity. 3 days in office mandatory (but 4-5 highly encouraged). Small department in a pubco going private with a history of hiring… more

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I’m currently preparing for some upcoming job interviews and would love to work with a career coach who specializes in interview prep. I’m looking for someone who can help with mock interviews, answer… more

It's a great place to work but if you disagree with the firm's administrator beware!

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Any input on the firm of Ross Feller Casey? Located in Philadelphia

I sent the wrong version of a redline to a client...confused the drafts, and it sat in their inbox for two days before I caught it. Thankfully, it didn’t go out to opposing counsel, but the partner wa… more

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Current position has no option for growth. I've been told, you do great work & we don't want to lose you but the structure of the practice doesn't allow for it. So I applied to another company.

3rd… more

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Partner told me that things are slow across the board and it’s not a bad idea to start looking around. I have received only good feedback and ask around for work but there isn’t a lot. Do you think th… more

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1. Why did you decide to go to law school and do you feel like it was worth the time/money?

2. Am I, a 32 y/o CPA, crazy for considering law school? I am considering it because of the potential high pa… more

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Am I underpaid? I live in a low cost of living state and earn $78k as a third-year associate. I work at a mid-size ID firm and my yearly billable hour requirement is 1775 hours. I get a 10% bonus if I… more

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what is a good salary for an associate attorney at an immigration law firm in Omaha, Nebraska?

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Looking for NY education defense lawyer (for teacher). Thanks

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Do I need to cc my supervising attorney/partner on every single email interaction with our co-counsel/local counsel? (I’m at a boutique firm)

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Just curious has anyone actually gotten a job from BCG Attorney Search? lol

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Senior associate without a book… probably the toughest spot in a law firm. You can do all the sophisticated work, so it’s intellectually challenging, but it’s not enough volume to keep you busy consis… more

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Anyone have any experience getting a waiver of strict compliance with the NY bar admission rules? Wondering how long it typically takes to get a decision?

Progressive Insurance How many claims a day do you get? What are the metrics you have to hit? How strict is the company? Are managers flexible? Do they offer condensed work weeks? What does the health insurance c… more

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Any public finance/bond lawyers out there? I’m thinking about maybe trying to transition into this area. I have municipal law experience as well as in house utility experience, but I’m wondering what … more

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Young attorney, admitted to state bar in 2021. In house at a pre-revenue biotech. Title: Senior Counsel.

Was hunted specifically for my specialized undergrad science degree (relates … more

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Should I leave?
My firm just increased comp. for 1st years but raised comp. for all other years by a smaller amount (we’re talking third or less).
This seems like a blatant attempt to scoop new grads w… more

Is there any good law firms in Gloucestershire with a happy working environment and support with progression?

Which US law firms, if any, cover the cost of an LLM (asking as a US citizen)? I know some international students get US LLMs covered by their current employers. Are there US law firms willing to pay … more

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Our firm just installed kombucha on tap in the break room and rolled out “Mindfulness Mondays” with optional 10-minute meditations. Cute, right? Except they also just raised our billable target by 150… more

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Defense attorneys, do you always depose non party witnesses to the accident?

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Unpopular opinion, but I think being a “rainmaker” is more important than being a technically great lawyer. I’ve watched attorneys who are just okay at the actual legal work skyrocket because they kno… more

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I am a Freelance Paralegal looking for work. I specialize in Estate and Trust Administration, Guardianships, and Estate Planning with related real estate research and transfers, LLC formations and sma… more

I am giving notice at my small firm. The firm is disorganized and dumps way too much on associates without guidance or supervision, which is why I am leaving. There are no good options for attorneys t… more

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I was a paralegal for 20 years. Stepped out of it to raise my family. Now I'm back! I search for positions by the verse, 'Do what you love and you'll never work a day in your life… more

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Does anyone else have bad experiences with Robert Half?

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I joined my current post 6 years ago now and from the very beginning it was obvious there was a real bitchy, split environment in one of the offices. I've done my best to stay out of it, I don't socialis… more

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Is anyone hiring for junior corporate roles in NYC? I’m stuck with an extremely abusive partner and I’m just about at my breaking point. Willing to retool to almost any transactional practice area at … more

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Anyone interviewed with Moskowitz Law Group in NJ? Looking for tips!

Is it a conflicts check always necessary?

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Nobody tells you how isolating this career can be once you're in the thick of it. I missed three close friends’ birthdays last month. My group chats go silent, my phone is full of half-finished re… more

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Is Letitia James screwed

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Has anyone had experience moving to a state they weren't licensed in and landed a job? Specifically from a UBE state to FL? If so, any tips or tricks you'd recommend? I will be licensed for 5 … more

How did you know that your firm and or practice area was a good fit?

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Any AI tool recommendations for a small firm? We don’t have a big budget (under $5k). Has to be secure.

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