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Has anyone made the transition from insurance defense litigation to in-house work? If so, how did you go about doing it? Was there a pay cut or bump?

Do defense firms expect you to meet your annual billable goal your first year at the firm? It took me 2-3 months to get a steady flow of work (I started in mid January) and will be about 300 hours beh… more

As a law student looking to go straight to in-house, how realistic is it to find a role starting for at least 100k? I am in Houston, Texas. Class 2026

Hey all,

I am a lawyer from India. I have my bachelor's and master's degree in law. I moved to the US along with my husband in 2022. I obtained my EAD recently and I am looking for legal assistant jobs in Washin… more

What are the red flags in a manager? Any thoughts!
Started a new role after a long search. Its been 2.5 months. Previous manager was a moron but I had to stick it out. New manager started to show … more

I'm coming back from dealing with a medical issue and our office is suffering the organizational issues that it always has. I feel bad for my coworkers that I'm under doctor's orders to wo… more

The partner works remotely about 90% of the time and comes into the office once a month. He prefers to communicate primarily through frequent phone calls instead of using email. I find this challengin… more

I’ve been an attorney 10 years and today was (only) the second time someone has been a rude ahole to me on the phone. I guess I should be grateful I’m not some kind of cold calling salesperson because… more

Glad that salary is discussed at the screener stage in my industry but annoyed by misleading salary ranges posted with the JD. Had a great screener call this morning with a great company, but when the… more

My spouse’s best friend is joining one of the largest insurance companies as claims counsel. This is a huge opportunity to create a large book of business, but my spouse is an associate without a percentage arran… more

Insurance defense attorneys: what is your best tip for catching up on billables without totally burning out (if that’s even possible lol). We’re halfway through the year and I’m about 250 hours behind… more

What software are companies using to file section 16 reports?

Has anyone had to threaten/resort to litigation against a residential builder? My developer clearly every existing corner (and seemingly invented new ones just to cut those, too), and keeps sending clearly indiff… more

Can folks share the details of their firm’s parental leave policy (how many weeks, how much compensation is paid while out) for both birthing and non-birthing parents? Trying to get some benchmarking … more

Accepted law firm attorney role billed as hybrid. The recruiter and interviewers (partners & associates) confirmed hybrid, flexible, no facetime culture. Just be professional, accessible, and resp… more

Litigation are hand written edits normal? 5 years in big law did not receive a single hand written edit (always in track changes). A year in small law and my job has become mostly deciphering handwrit… more

Actively interviewing and finding it hard to focus on my current job. I just want to be on to the next one. I am interviewing with 4 companies this week and really hoping something sticks. What makes … more

What is the culture like at Perez- Morris in Columbus?
- do they allow remote work on occasion due to bad weather or personal matters?
- any micromanaging?
-do they take the time to train and listen to… more

Generally, does anyone know about or can anyone comment on what it’s like to practice in RE, specifically in area like Leasing, Transactions, and/or Financing?

I know this is firm dependent, but I’m c… more

Anyone else struggling intensely to find the motivation to work these days?? I’m a seventh year associate at a boutique litigation firm. I love my practice and my firm, and I have plenty of work. I ju… more

Any idea what first year attorney will make at Big 4 international tax? Significant other is interested. VHCOL market, west coast. Not much info online.

Any insight into the Troutman Pepper insurance coverage practice?

I'm returning to work tomorrow after a 2 month leave for intense mental health treatment, my return is part time (3 days a week) as I finish out the treatment. Could use well wishes. I go full t… more

I’ve been at my firm for 3 years but there’s no real talk of partnership and I barely get any client exposure. I recently got a lateral offer from a smaller firm that’s scrappier, less prestigious, bu… more

Is it possible to have some work life balance in real estate law? Interviewing for real estate associate attorney positions and my biggest concern is having time for my young children and not slaving … more

Anybody worked at Montlick and Associates.? I have an interview coming up.! Trying to get an understanding of the environment

I’m 4 years into practice and still haven’t taken a true vacation. Even when I’m “off,” I’m checking email, fielding urgent requests, and half-expecting a fire drill. How do you actually unplug withou… more

ISO referrals for a litigation legal assistant in the LA area. Anyone looking?

Is anyone familiar with the Eleanor Hunton Hoppe case? She took a plea deal for 11 years in federal prison, but she might actually be innocent. She was taking medication called Pramipexole that has a … more

Currently a prosecutor for just under a year. I hate it. Before this I worked in the court system, and before the court system I was in private practice. How hard would it be to pivot into teaching? L… more

Is anyone else struggling to date outside the profession? I feel like I’m always apologizing—for being late, for rescheduling, for texting back two days later because I was stuck in doc review or prep… more

Would experience as a mid-level/senior at a small, top trial boutique ever help someone lateral back into biglaw? My sense is that at the senior associate or counsel level, that kind of experience, if… more

How do smaller litigation boutiques handle parental leave? Especially for newer hires?

Every firm claims to have a “collaborative” or “supportive” culture during interviews. But once you’re inside, it’s the same 11pm emails, passive-aggressive comments, and unspoken rules about who matt… more

Any attorneys attending no kings day?

Are my credentials just cheeks or is anyone else applying for a lot of jobs through direct apply and recruiters and not hearing back or getting rejected? 5th year lit associate and I have substantive … more