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I’m working with a recruiter trying to lateral to a smaller Midwest market and not really happy with them. They are just sending me general firms that they’ll send my resume to, not actual listings. O… more

I have an excellent resume as a corporate attorney, have great references and experience, am a likeable person but am in the process of being laid off due to COVID. What are my prospects of finding a … more

I was extended an offer over the weekend with a lateral firm. Along with the offer they provided a conflict checks form. I’m going to accept the offer, no doubt about it. But should I wait until some … more

I’m considering moving from NYC to Florida for family reasons, and I’m worried about my prospects. I’m a 7th-year associate at a mid-sized firm and most of my experience is in arbitration. As a senior… more

Any thoughts on changing fields of law? I have been actively networking and trying to get a position with an admiralty and maritime law firm. This is a niche field of law and it has been really diffic… more

Is it common practice for firms to pay for tail malpractice coverage of newly hired partners?

I am a fourth-year management-side employment attorney looking for a new role. If you know of, or are hiring for, any open employment counsel positions (either remote or New York-based), I’d love to c… more

Not sure how this works, but I am currently looking for an associate position in Los Angeles area. Can anyone send firms that are hiring.

New income partner, looking to leave my too-small firm. Options are medium firms where my rate would be similar or increase a little v big firm where my rate would increase a lot. My clients are more … more

Whats an overall stronger title, in-house counsel or staff attorney? Any alternative to the two?

I just installed this app, so i dunno if this is appropriate forum (channel? Bowl?) for this inquiry, but is anyone thinking about job seeking overseas? Is there any better way than to constantly chec… more

Not normal? 4th yr associate in VERY niche practice area in arb/lit. Work w/large team as counsel for fortune 200 companies, not expected to generate business. Not getting much practical experience.

I applied for a mid-level associate position with a large regional firm in September but haven’t heard back. They just posted another job opening in a different practice group that I am also interest… more

Can anyone explain the value of a recruiter if you are consistently locating and sending them relevant job postings? They are always lovely to speak with but I’m wondering if it is better to just appl… more

Does anyone have experience interviewing with or working for GitHub?

Leaving tax to join a mid-tier Tax law firm. I have an LLB and ADIT, is it worth the move? I know I’ll probably take a ‘rank’ hit considering I don’t have an LLM and only have 4 years experience. Ho… more

Hello, I am finalist for an in house position at a major academic health center. I’ve been asked to take a one hour written exam consisting of a hypothetical assignment. I’m quite nervous and don’t re… more

Is it possible to lateral as a counsel with 10+ years experience to another firm with a path to being considered for partner? Or is the chance of making partner gone if it doesn’t happen at the first … more

Hi I have a situation that I’d appreciate some advice on. A random recruiter contacted me on LinkedIn and after speaking with them, i gave them permission to apply to a few firms. However this person … more

Hi everyone! Hope you're doing well. I am actively looking for job opportunities in Bengaluru, India for the position of an Assistant Legal Counsel. I have put down my papers and i am serving my n… more

I did an initial interview with a firm Thursday morning. They asked for references and I provided them the following day along with my thank you note. In past experiences, I would have heard something… more

Thoughts on government attorneys applying for 4-5 year lateral positions in the private sector? I constantly see openings for insurance defense and general litigation. I have more experience than the… more

Entering my 2nd year as a medical malpractice (insurance) defense litigator. My billables are 2200 per year, even during WFH and COVID while the courts are moving very slowly. Any advice as to what I … more

Jumping from government (5 yrs criminal) to family practice. What are some reasonable salary questions/standards to ask for since I'm not bringing a book? Dc/metro region, small-mid size firm

Does anyone know what the Billable requirement is for Stockwell Harris? (Workers compensation firm) I have heard some crazy numbers from 240-300 a month

Do firms or other employers look for new hires during the holiday season? Is it worth starting to hunt for a new job at the end of this year? Or should I wait until the beginning of next year?

How would you evaluate an offer where firm keeps 30%, originator gets 30%, and worker gets 40%? 30% includes office, paralegal and associates. You keep 100% of collections from portable business for… more

I am working in a tech startup. We deal with contracts. My job spans a number of areas in the company. I work with Client Success Managers helping clients extract certain data from their contracts, ou… more

What sort of compensation should you expect for lateraling to a firm in another market ASAP (moving costs? Signing bonus (esp if you’ll be missing out on your EOY bonus)? Payment for rent in former ci… more

What is the market rate compensation for a 2nd or 3rd year L&E associate in Ohio?

Why do recruiters email you for you to say “yes I’m interested”and then never email you back?

Any advice for a junior associate looking to lateral to a different practice group in the Dallas area?

What's the normal application timeline for big law. From application to first contact, etc?

I’m a Fed law clerk (district level) who’s clerkship will end august 2021. Im looking into hiring a recruiter but don’t know where to start. Looking primarily for big law in NYC/DC. Any help is apprec… more

How long is too long? I interviewed with a mid size firm in mid September, and haven't heard the results yet. Got a courtsey email for first two weeks stating they will come back by next week. But… more

What is an appropriate salary for a 2nd year associate at a boutique entertainment law firm?

How is the international arbitration market in DC/NY now - is it likely to improve in the next couple months? I am looking to lateral from govt into a practice with a substantial investment arb focus.

Curious if anyone else is or has been in the same boat. I started as an assistant at an entertainment law firm prior to passing the bar. Upon passing, the partner told me they would hire an assistant … more

What are some non-firm exit options for restructuring associates? Third year at v30 dreaming about a better future 🤔

Highest paying junior associate role(s), including area of law