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If you’re in ID and want a partner salary bc that’s the next step for you, would I have to work more billable hours to justify my asking pay? Meaning is a true 1600-1700/billable hour requirement obso… more

I’ve started dreading quick check-ins with partners because they’re never quick and rarely clear. I walk away more confused than before and too intimidated to ask for clarification. It’s like a game w… more

Does anyone have any insight into being an hourly staff attorney at Gordon Rees scully ? How’s the pay? Are you still bonus eligible?

Anyone know anything about Raines Feldman Littrel? Interested in hearing any experiences, rumors, anecdotes, etc because there’s not a lot I can find online.

Our firm’s rolling out a three-days-in-office plan to “foster collaboration,” but no one can explain what we’re supposed to do differently once we’re there. We’re still on Zoom calls, just in slightly… more

Any recommendations for an elder law or estates planning attorney in central WA? Not my area and a friend asked for help.

I can see what rate they bill for me and what I’m billed for on a particular case.

What’s a good percentage of that for my salary to be at?

Does your firm have a defined path to partnership, or just a “whenever we feel like it” approach? Has anyone been promoted under the second approach? Under the second approach, how long do you wait … more

I’m billed out at nearly partner rate but only have 2 years in my area of law, and even relevant experience altogether. The rest is doc review. Could this pose a problem for me if I’m still very much… more

Let’s talk goals. Most lawyers I know are very ambitious and always trying to accomplish more. What are you all working toward both professionally and personally? Share your goals and achievements and… more

Anyone here with bad work hours (think m&a or bankruptcy…) married to a spouse with equally bad or worse work hours? I would appreciate hearing from you on any tips to balance your life/job with y… more

What systems or methods do you use for tracking work assignments/projects? I currently use a spreadsheet in Microsoft word, but I’m wondering if anyone does anything that is more effective.

Woke up at 3 a.m. in a cold sweat, convinced I missed a filing deadline. I hadn’t, but my brain didn’t care. That jolt of panic has become almost automatic, like I’m wired for crisis even when there i… more

I was a Family Law Paralegal for 12 years in California and in 2019 I moved to Texas and haven’t been able to land a paralegal job. Does anyone have any tips on how I could land a paralegal position … more

Any insight into Duane Morris Boston office? Culture, comp, etc. Litigation group.

Im a junior attorney who was let go from a big law firm this summer. I was unemployed for 6 months only looking for finance/transactional roles, and finally got an offer as an in house counsel in a financial corp… more

Been on a downward spiral of making mistakes - how to reverse course?

It’s so important to leave a good impression on the people in your professional network. My team is hiring and I have gotten some outreach from people I know from school and past jobs, and it makes a massive dif… more

My Experience Working at Legal Soft

Working at Legal Soft has been an incredible journey of growth and learning. Every day brings new challenges and opportunities to collaborate with talented people across differe… more

I applied for Hilton’s legal placement year. They have now asked me to complete a one way video interview and an online assessment. Can anyone give tips for the video interview. What to prepare, what … more

For those who switched from biglaw to hanging a shingle, did you completely change practice areas? Any advice or things to consider?

Being approachable seems to cost women more. I’ve been told I’m easy to work with, which sounds nice, until you realize it means picking up admin work, smoothing egos, and getting passed over for the … more

Solo practitioners or those who started that way - how long did you wait before hiring support staff? It seems like there’s no magic answer to this, just that eventually it becomes a necessity to allo… more

Mental health is at an all time low. Took time off, couldn’t disconnect. Got back, immediately drowning. There’s no end in sight to either of my cases (litigation) and I’m feeling pretty low.

Anyone have insight into Kahana and Feld in OC, CA?

Does anyone have any insight into what it's like working at VeraSafe as Privacy Counsel? I'm looking to apply and would appreciate any info. Thanks.

How boring (or fun?) is high net worth estate planning practice?

Any insight on parental leave for income shareholders at Polsinelli?

Is 235k for 2000 billable requirement as a 5th year associate in South Florida absurd?

Hi! I recently passed the New York Bar Exam and my attorney admission is pending. I’m qualified in another jurisdiction and have a JD, plus around 4 years of paralegal experience across the in-house I… more

How do you deal with the stress of opposing counsel who email you day after day, terrorizing you about discovery? You start developing a Pavlovian stress response to seeing notifications with their em… more

I am an attorney with 2 years experience I am currently working in a state where I do not have state court licensure. I am licensed in the federal district where my firm is located however, and I hand… more

I just lateraled about 2 months ago from a Chambers 1 group to an unranked group (newer team) and I already feel like I made a mistake. Everyone is nice but I feel like I don’t get the variety of work… more

Young attorney 3 years in. My first firm split and folded so i left. My second firm was toxic, and caused me health problems because i tried to work crazy hours to meet demand. Left for my health. My … more

Can individuals purchase use of Harvey? Or is it an enterprise-use product?

Feels like even lawyers have to be influencers now... LinkedIn posts, networking breakfasts, thought leadership, panel selfies. I just want to do good work, not be a walking press release. But it’s ha… more

Does anyone regret going in-house from biglaw (7th year) and have experience boomeranging back to firm?

I need a third-party company to help with discovery in Miami. Client has a lot of physical and digital files that are completely unorganized and they need to be matched up with corresponding transacti… more