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How do I address an inefficient paralegal? They need constant oversight and clarification, even on tasks they’ve done before and even then don’t finish on time. Management is aware but does nothing ab… more

I posted a bit ago about different job opportunities I had, and I ended up taking the federal magistrate clerkship! Now my question is… how do I prepare to find a job afterward in my interest areas: c… more

Can we admit that business casual in a law firm is a myth? The handbook says Business Casual, but if I show up in anything less than a structured blazer and wool trousers, I get side-eyed by the senio… more

Billed 70 hours this week already. I'm prepping for a two week trial with two dozen witnesses by myself. I can't do this anymore. Give me your tips for getting through because the partner just… more

At what point in your career did you feel ready to run a legal department? I often see in-house counsel roles where the lawyer would be the first—and sometimes only—legal hire, with requirements liste… more

Been a rough day. Moving in a week and a difficult case that I can’t seem to shake keeps getting reassigned to me. Just got asked (told?) if I can work on a big filing this weekend. Need to pack. Feel… more

Does anyone work at Edelson? I see they have fully remote attorneys. Do they hire fully remote paralegals?

Let’s hear from lawyers that left law! Where did you go? Any regrets?

I am an in-house counsel with 4+ years (~7 years legal) of experience in commercial contracts and privacy. I’ve been interviewing to move for higher salary at other SaaS companies. I’ve done ~30ish in… more

Is there a practice area where people actually enjoy the day-to-day? I went to a networking lunch today and realized that every single person there was complaining about their hours, their clients, or… more

Has anyone taken a critical thinking and personality assessment for an in house role? What did that look like?

I left a biglaw firm for a smalllaw firm and feeling pretty overwhelmed and like I’ve learned nothing in the few years I’ve worked in biglaw. New firm doesn’t really fully explain assignments to me, … more

Does anybody know if Jackson Lewis will negotiate salary for a senior associate? I was told it’s lockstep and they actually gave me the exact salary amount but it’s lower than I expected and wondering… more

Anyone else’s opposing counsel ever ask for discovery requests in Word docs so they can respond more easily?

Anyone interviewing at Legora?

Is there anyone in here who would be willing to review my resume and provide feedback? I hear from external recruiters that it's great, but I've applied to hundreds of roles in the past two mo… more

Transactional Associate with 2 YOE. Left my last firm back in August because the practice was slow - was there for about a year and took on a well paying Independent Contractor position in the interim… more

Is it common nowadays for firms/ companies to ghost candidates after the final round of interviews? More than once I’ve made it through several rounds and felt I had a good conversation with the hirin… more

How long after your first interview at a mid-sized firm (did not get an offer the first time) would you wait to apply again (for a different but close and slightly more junior role)? Assume not much h… more

We got in a consumer arbitration in Arkansas. Boss wants me to handle it, but I am not licensed in Arkansas. It's AAA. Am I jeopardizing my license if I appear in a AAA arbitration?

I’ve been wanting to move in-house, but given the time pressure I was under, I ended up accepting an offer from another law firm instead.
Is it generally the case that lateraling to another firm is ea… more

I’m an in-house counsel in Boston making $190k. I’ve been with the same company for four years, and my salary has only moved about 3% annually. I know I could probably get $230k+ if I jumped to a comp… more

Am I underpaid?

I am a first year associate in a midwest town population 200k. My firm is 5 attorneys and we do estate planning, civil lit, and business transactions.

I am billed at $325/hr and have a d… more

Is taking a Doc Review gig a good “stop gap” while looking for your next job after a layoff? Does it look any better to potential employers than being unemployed? What are some resources to find avail… more

Any insight on 4th year Spencer Fane salary in LA market?

I just realized I’m a mean lawyer and I don't like it. I was reviewing a junior’s work and my comments were so biting and unnecessary that I actually felt a sting of shame. I’ve become the person … more

Hi everyone. I’m a dual-licensed attorney in South America and New York. After completing my LL.M., I passed the bar and joined a firm working on mass tort litigation. My background is more transactio… more

Does anyone have any insight on Cozen O’Connor? What is the reputation? What is the pay like? Do ID attorneys at that firm make much less than litigation attorneys?

Dual income households with kids: having both spouses working OT exempt or billable hour jobs can be less than optimal. Kids get sick, there are various doctors appts, sports, school closures, etc. Ne… more

👀What is your strategy to ensure your employer doesn’t replace you with AI?

I’m tired of being the tech support lawyer for the senior partners. I spent 45 mins today explaining to a partner how to turn a PDF into a Word document. I have a billable requirement to hit, but I’m … more

The firm retreat is my literal nightmare. I am being forced to spend a weekend at a luxury resort doing team-building ropes courses with people I already spend 60 hours a week with. I just want to be … more

Maybe it's just me, but why is it so hard to get an interview at Husch Blackwell?

Do you have work nightmares? I can't even escape the place in my dreams. Feels like my own personal version of Severance.

Do I use a recruiter to apply to an AmLaw100 firm or should I apply myself?

I’m a small firm associate in rural MA making $95k… how do I ask for a raise? I grew up here and I love the Pioneer Valley, but I’m doing the work of two people and the firm is swamped with new busine… more