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For a corporate/M&A lateral, what have you typically provided when the firm asks for a writing sample?

Moms of biglaw, did you hit your bonus target the year you took maternity leave?

So I have an offer in hand and I’m still interviewing with some other places that I would prefer to work at. In your experience, have you been able to use an offer to expedite the decision making proc… more

How do you really know when it’s time to leave? I’ve been in my current role for a few years now, and while the paycheck is steady and the hours aren’t unbearable, I can’t shake the feeling I’m stuck.… more

Got my benefits package at work (associate attorney pending bar passage). Is $700/month normal for health insurance for me and a spouse?? Salary is about $100k, MCOL area, mid size firm

How is Clark Hill? How much salary should I expect for a 3rd year associate and what’s the hours requirement? Does anyone know about their cybersecurity/data privacy team in SF/LA?

Anyone know the 1-3 year comp at Mullen Coughlin?

Any thoughts on working at Husch Blackwell?

Hi I'm a legal secretary for with 19 years of experience 11 yrs workers comp law & asbestos; 5 years litigation personal injury 1 yr construction defect.
I'm in a small dilemma I got two job offe… more

Fellow office Jews: are we putting up OOO emails for Rosh Hashana, or are we hoping people trust/believe/ignore us?

Got offer from 2nd choice (SC) while interviewing for 1st choice (FC), & the FC process has dragged out for so long, I had to accept SC offer first. FC knew about my offer because I reminded them … more

Associate at a boutique startup firm. I’m making currently $135k total comp. We have 4 attorneys and are making about $1.4M in revenue this year. One of the more senior attorneys left for BL, so I am … more

I'm a paralegal. I've worked in the field for over 10 years and I have mixed feelings. Some attorneys like to horde their work, others like to give it away freely. I find it hard to get work t… more

Been with this new firm for 7 months. I was at my prior firm for a little over 3 years. Not really feeling like my current firm is a fit. Is it too early to start applying to other firms?

Does anyone have experience with Manatt Digital and Tech Transactions group?

Any attorneys here use their LA as a personal assistant? Is this normal/acceptable?

Real Estate Law- Title Co.
SoftPro - I was wondering if anyone has experience with it?
I need to learn things quicker:
*Create jackets
*Loan Policy
*Title policy
*Add exceptions

Thank you for any advise

I started in Big Law and heard nonstop that it was “the best training ground” and that if you could survive here, you’d thrive anywhere. But most of my “training” was trial by fire. It was all late ni… more

There’s someone on my team I genuinely click with. We grab lunch, laugh through late nights, and have way more chemistry than I expected at work. But every time I think about acting on it, I remember … more

How’s everyone’s experience with Wood Smith Henning & Berman? How’s their cybersecurity/privacy team?

Share your thoughts on imposition of $100,000 fee for skilled worker visa applicants by Trump Administration?

Lately I’ve noticed how “small asks” stack up in ways that are overwhelming. A quick review here, a short client note there, mentoring a junior, prepping slides for a partner. It all sounds minor in i… more

Attorneys in NY (2/3 years out law school): Can you please tell me where you find jobs? I’m getting tired of Indeed and LinkedIn where all I deal with is recruiters. Any help would be appreciated.

Does the FBI not hire legal assistants/paralegals? I have always wanted to work there but always see they hire from within and of course they look for agents. However, isn’t there support staff?

Hope … more

How is Procopio, Cory, Hargreaves & Savitch LLP? Seems like they’re a Am200 firm mainly focusing in California. Heard that they pay well with hours in the range 1800s. Do you recommend working the… more

Looking for CLE recs (NY) Thanks!

Anyone have any insight into Frankfurt Kurnit — either office culture, interview process, or work/life balance?

How difficult is it to become a state court judge in California? I always heard connection is the key. Does it mean connection with the governor? State legislators? How do people build such connection… more

I have been a paralegal now for 16 years. Do any other paralegals not feel so passionate anymore about the legal field? I love my job, my boss (amazing) its just that I don’t feel so fulfilled anymore… more

Why is alcohol still such a big part of law firm culture? Every networking event, client dinner, and team celebration seems to revolve around a bar tab. I don’t mind a glass of wine, but it feels like… more

I am due to finish my Training Contract and im wondering what to qualify in.

I do know it's to qualify in the Property Sector; its just I dont know what to choose between Residential Property or Commercial Property.

I dont… more

Has anyone switched their practice area? I recently went from government to private. It feels a bit like professional suicide.

Has anyone made partner at a firm they knew didn’t want to stay at and then lateraled to another place with more supportive partnership?

I'm a 3rd year, decently niche practice, looking to lateral. A senior colleague and good friend of mine has bugged me for years to come work with his firm. It's starting to look pretty attract… more

I am a new grad, I have my first court appearance in San Francisco superior court tomorrow. I don’t want to ask stupid questions at my firm. Would you tell me if I need to stand up to speak to the jud… more

What’s less stressful - PI or workers compensation?

Can someone give me some insight on the firm day Pitney? Specifically the T&E group in Boston? TIA

Rural, semi-rural, and suburb GP attorneys in the Midwest - what is your average hourly rate? I’m in a medium-size city and have been working in law now for the better part of a decade, and I’m still … more