Law

In reality, how common is that lawyers at a small law firms WFH or hybrid? Is it normal to not have $300k salary? I am really confused because I see all these bonus announcements for big firms which m… more

Curious about base and RSU for in-house counsel at big tech? How many YOE did you have before you went in house?

I am currently in insurance coverage litigation defense side. Next year I’ll be a 6th year making $190k with an 1800 billable hour requirement. I like my office and my firm generally but there’s an op… more

For those with calendar year bonus cutoffs, how many hours are you trying to bill this month? I'm 109 hours away. Trying to stay motivated after a hellish few months!

Why cant law firms that are advertising positions state their hybrid policy & salary range in the description? That can make all the difference when applying for jobs & time wouldnt be wasted.… more

I keep being told I have great soft skills, which is flattering… until you realize it’s also code for you’re not our next rainmaker. I don’t want to be the friendly, approachable, dependable one while… more

I’ve built a reputation as the reliable one. I'm dependable, steady, always the person who can “make it happen.” And honestly, that used to feel good. But now I’m noticing the downside: they load … more

Has any JD holding govt attorney in the US improved their salary significantly by getting an LLM? How was it? What area? Govt real estate attorney asking

Quit law and join F500compliance? Would this be dumb? (F500 looks to be 9-5, pay 150k. I don’t want to be a lawyer anymore. I am trying to do a creative thing on the side (think being in a mildly succ… more

Any suggestions on how to find paralegals? My office is in desperate need of support staff but it is so hard to find people

I hate speaking about my personal life at work but it seems everyone wants to be so involved. Am I the weird one?

To the opposing attorneys who turn every single pleading and discovery request into a Court battle, there's a special place in hell for you.

Requested PTO months in advance and still got staffed on a deal the week before. Everyone says take time off, but no one actually protects it. How do you defend your boundaries without tanking relatio… more

Honestly, a combination of good pay and really enjoying the work you’re doing makes the pressures of this job so much easier to handle. I have so much really challenging work on my plate right now but… more

For those who waited awhile before obtaining a new litigation attorney position, after you received your welcome letter from the firm and started working, was there an adrenaline rush and motivation t… more

I recently graduated and became barred and I don't know where to look for legitimate jobs. I have submitted so many applications through job boards and have not been hearing back at all. Any advic… more

Happy Thursday to outside defense counsel for The Blaze, and the plaintiffs firm who will be suing the Blaze, for the truckloads of money that are about to be made as the Blaze goes through what we in… more

Does anyone have info on Gordon Rees Boston office? Hours? Culture?

2023 T3 Grad not in BL with two offers from comparable mid size lit firms. One of the firms asked me the name of the other firm, a partner offered to meet me for coffee, another partner called me to c… more

I feel like a majority of PI plaintiff’s attorneys make more than their ID counterparts, including associates. Is this accurate?

Made partner! What are some tips you all have about adjusting to comp being fully K-1? Other than to meet with a financial advisor? I’m mildly concerned that if I don’t take advantage of every write-o… more

What are my exit options as 3rd year associate in carrier side insurance coverage practice with zero litigation? I don’t hate coverage work but don’t see myself doing this forever

Does anyone else struggle with feeling like a bad person if they’re struggling at work? I’m not going to hit my hours this year, and even though I know I have good reasons and it’s not just because I’… more

5 years at a 10 attorney insurance defense firm in Tampa Bay, FL. Asked for a raise from $115k to reflect market rates and my performance. Was at 165 billable, with potential for tri-annual bonuses—$5… more

How can you tell if the law isn’t for you? Been practicing 2 years three separate firms. One firm split, and my position was eliminated. 2nd firm was toxic, and caused me to have a breakdown. I receiv… more

Hi - I was recently let go, given a severance of 12 weeks after being with the company for close to 3 years. Out of the total of around 175 people in my decisional unit, number of employees age 40+ we… more

I’m an associate at a small multi disciplinary firm in NYC.l (WFH but am in office 2-3x times a month). 7 years total experience with 4 at the firm. I enjoy it and see a future. I am however am stuck … more

5 year trusts and estates associate looking to go in-house counsel doing close to similar work. Any suggestions on where to look?

Our firm says we’re one team, but the NYC office gets everything like the events, face time, opportunities. Meanwhile, the rest of us feel like satellite workers. How do you advocate for visibility wh… more

I’m currently on FMLA leave. My firm didn’t assign adequate coverage for my cases and emails and assignments aren’t being handled. Should I step in and start responding to things?

Hi! I’m looking for some advice. I work for a growing probate and estate planning firm. One of the big opportunities we’re pursuing is partnering with personal injury, mass tort, and class action firms nati… more

going on to be a 4th year associate making around 115k for a small firm (just myself and the principal).

Bill around 100 hours a month at 350 per, Good amount of litigation experience, at this point I am the only … more

Young attorney two tears in. Took a job at a small shop where i was promised mentorship, and a collaborative environment. I struggle with this job, and I was very open in my interview with where my sk… more

Does Quinn utilize paralegals? I can't find any actual open positions page on their website, so I wasn't sure. If they do, how do you find open positions?

I have been with a medium size law firm for about three and a half months. The partner I was hired to work with is not giving me enough work to meet my billable hours, and I am not happy with how the … more

Is a defense litigation position with "no minimum" hours requirement a trap? Or am I just being paranoid?

Are "Commercial Counsel" remote positions in fintech/healthtech a good fit coming from high level government procurement?

Are these positions expected to start in contract management? They l… more