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Would it be improper to set up a moltbot to mentor and supervise the summer interns? Could I also then bill my moltbots time to the client the intern worked on? I should probably have a second moltbot… more

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Need a temperature check… who here uses track changes in Word vs just running a redline using a software program? I had never seen a lawyer use track changes before and now literally everyone at my ne… more

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Dealing with autoimmune issues. Has anyone gotten sick from the stress at work and how did you navigate it? I developed autoimmune disorders 1.5 years into my in-house career. Dealt with it for 4 yea… more

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I think one of the partners is flirting with me or maybe I’m delusional and he’s just being really nice. How can I tell?

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How would you structure training for a paralegal new to litigation to maximize their productivity and retention without overwhelming them?

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👀It’s Tax Season! Do you file as soon as you can, or do you wait until the last minute?

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When moving from one job to another, is it common or appropriate to disclose where you are going or that the other employer offered a significant percentage increase in wages? Should I simply keep t… more

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I am a litigation attorney in insurance defense at a mid level firm and am looking to transition in-house. Any tips on restructuring my resume for an in-house position? Would anyone be willing to look… more

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Any attorneys taking the NFLPA exam this summer?

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Opened my calendar this morning to see that my firm is interviewing for my position (one of them failed to hide the meeting name on our shared calendar). Not sure how to focus or even care about hitti… more

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I’m 35 years old and I just had to ask my mom how to use a lawnmower. I’ve spent the last decade so focused on work that I’ve completely bypassed learning how to be a functioning human being. I don… more

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I’m working in an extremely toxic and unorganized firm and I’d like to resign. I have another offer that I’ve accepted; it is a lateral move in the same city. Should my resignation go to HR or to one … more

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Hey all, I’m a native Vancouverite looking to move back home after 12 years in an American big city. Looking for a JD preferred job; I help clients understand complex terms, evaluate regulatory and co… more

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7th Litigation associate at an Am Law 200 firm. Burnt out and tired of billing hours. Have always thought I could do well in PI (I’m an extrovert, did some defense work in my first two years of practi… more

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What is the least sweaty US law firm in London?

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I’m considering leaving a comfortable government job for private practice. I enjoy the service and comforts of government work but need to earn more money. I have more than a decade of legal work exp… more

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Are you guys willing to quit over a RTO mandate? Remote work is the only thing keeping most of us from a total breakdown. I see these articles about firms mandating 4 days in the office, and I honestl… more

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Baby lawyer here - how do you guys keep track of your deadlines (motions, discovery, etc)? I started putting them in my calendar but I feel like there has to be a better way?

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The unlimited PTO policy is a scam and you can’t convince me otherwise. At my last firm, we had 3 weeks of vacation and I took every day of it. At my current firm with unlimited leave, I’ve taken four… more

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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

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

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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

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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

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

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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

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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

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

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Anyone interviewing at Legora?

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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

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I think I’m officially Fxxxed guys. I got laid off and my last “official day” is coming up. I have too many lateral moves between firms past 5+ yrs of my law career and have been interviewing ~6 in ho… more

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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

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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

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