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How much do entry level tax attorneys make at Big 4 accounting firms?

I have $300 left to spend this year on mobile tech. I already have most the usual suspects, iPad a couple years old, pencil, cheap portable monitor, etc. is there anything out there you’ve found super… more

Take Care Of Yourself, they said, right before reminding me I was 60 hours short of my billable target. It’s the mixed messaging for me. Firms love to talk about mental health, yoga classes, and balan… more

How much critical thinking do first to fourth year attorneys do in a corporate transactional practice at a large law firm? Are they making decisions or making any independent changes to documents?

Any litigators also have a pretty decent work life balance? I work a lot but I wouldn’t say I’m ever drowning except leading up to and during trial.

Any intel on the PE M&A group in Paul Weiss San Francisco? Interviewing with them right now but thought it was a bit strange that there is currently no associate in that group.

When I was an associate at an Am Law 100 firm that did not pay market compensation, and billing 2300+ hours annually, I was told by partners on more than one occasion that firms who paid the "big… more

I’ve been unemployed for three months after a layoff and I’m starting to spiral. Recruiters keep asking what I’ve been up to, and I panic trying to make job hunting sound productive. I’m networking, a… more

Can anyone give me information on fisher phillips virtual trial team?

I’m completely incompatible with a partner I work with. So much so that I constantly make mistakes because I’m trying to decipher what they mean half of the time. Big mistakes, little mistakes, all of… more

Check: is it crazy to forego a hybrid position (but remote is negotiable) $180k comp when I’m currently at $140k and fully happy and 100% remote.

Can anyone advise what “In Process” means on Workday? I haven’t even had an interview yet.

Thoughts on dictation? I think it’s outdated.

Insights on Porter Scott in Sacramento? How's the experience working there (culture, hour, quality of work)? Thanks!

Anyone have the scoop on Goldberg Segalla? They are advertising a Business and Commercial Litigation position but I am not sure if that's just code for representing insurance companies in personal… more

If I have 1.5 years of securities litigation and 8 months at a RE firm (doing some litigation and tax abatement work), would I still be able to pivot to doing corporate or capital markets transactiona… more

Anyone work for Rimon PC in a contract capacity? If so, would appreciate any insights on the experience.

Is it possible to go in house as a litigator?

Anyone have a good rec for a HIPAA attorney? This is for a person whose HIPAA rights were potentially violated. Thanks!

anyone here with their own firm/solo practice specializing in commercial contracts, privacy etc? wondering if the revenue can be as high as personal injury or close to

If your firm gives out bonuses, what time of the year do you usually receive it? Is it the same time/month every year?

Ever worked with a partner who rewrites everything you do but never explains why? I’ll spend ten hours drafting a brief, and within minutes, it’s unrecognizable. It’s like they want magic results with… more

I practice traditional labor as a biglaw senior associate. I don't often hear of traditional labor jobs at other firms. Am I stuck where I am, or are firms looking for people with my background?

How does a junior service partner with no social network and poor networking skills get their own clients?

Working in one of the top AmLaw100 firms, I’ve been there 3 years (2 years at another before) and WOW am I miserable… getting great reviews but the thought of this job each Sunday evening makes me hav… more

Is anyone admitted in Vermont? Looking into doing so but the First Year mentorship requirement is such a roadblock. I would be seeking admission via transferred UBE score and have been practicing for … more

In a standard RE or finance opinion what assumptions do you ask to be deleted, if any?

How to vacations work under the billable model? I’m a first-year at a firm and want to travel internationally for a week, but do vacations get counted in the billable model, or am I expected to make u… more

I’ve noticed several people I know being promoted to “partner” at K&E as a 5th year associate. Is this normal? Curious what partner track looks like there and why someone would make it so early on… more

My husband is considering a PhD program in another country. My current firm is flexible about remote work and I don’t foresee my location being a problem but I am not going to bring it to my boss unti… more

I had a death in the family last week and family staying with me as a result. They arrived Friday. That morning a partner asked for help, and I did because it was a discrete project. That night, the p… more

Who does the billing at your firm? If billing is part of the Office Manager's job description shouldn't it be the office manager?

Can anyone give me job referrals. I am an international student who has just graduated and I am not able to find a job. Its come to the point where even my family has lost hope of me finding a job her… more

Furloughed and looking for a new job is a experience I wasn't ready for but I'm prepared 💕💫

It’s Sunday night and my chest is already tight thinking about Monday. I’ve spent the whole weekend half-working, checking emails, flagging deadlines, pretending I’m relaxing. It’s wild that a profess… more

Some days I feel invisible... cranking out solid work while senior attorneys glide by without even knowing my name. Everyone says find a mentor, but no one tells you how, when most people are drowning… more

I have been with the firm for over five years and the claims work keeps things interesting. I learn new things every day. My manager is very knowledgeable and gives the guidance I need. The medical t… more