Litigation & Arbitration

Just curious, do associates or paralegals answer discovery requests at your firm?

As an associate, I have this love/hate relationship with getting to participate in the interview process of new associates. I never know what to ask. Usually they’ve had at least one interview with th… more

Professional Elite Top of the Top Litigation Paralegal. Looking for low case work and procedural and jurisprudence support where needed. High salary needed. Three case max. If handling appeals 3 cases… more

I have a firm that just infuriates me, not one attorney, the entire firm. When I get a case where they’re on the opposing side, I know that every little thing will be a fight. No meeting and conferr… more

Anyone hiring a junior attorney <3 out of law school. 1 year experience at top 50 BL firm doing IP litigation.

Struggling to stay organized with a bazillion cases. Tips for staying organized? Any amazing apps/ tech I should be using?

Started in aug. 2022 at 180k; raise to 205k in January 2023 and 20 k bonus (so within 6 months). Then a year later in January 2024, I got a raise only to 225k and another 20k bonus (so a smaller rais… more

The burnout is real. Primarily a plaintiff’s litigator in a HCOL area. Same firm for 16 years. Not a partner but equitable comp arrangement including salary, bonus, and 401k contribution. I make decen… more

Has anyone hired a legal writing tutor as a practicing attorney to improve their writing? If so, how did you find one and did it work?

I’m going on my first site visit for a case next week in Seattle. It is a construction-related case and the site visit will be outside. What do you typically wear to site visits? (I’m a woman). TIA!

Anyone do international arbitration on the west coast? I’m an international arb midlevel in nyc thinking of trying to move back west, but it seems like the market is tough out there. any thoughts on t… more

How would you handle this cross of a plaintiff at trial? At plaintiff’s deposition, she denied treating for or having problems with her neck before the accident that formed the basis of the current s… more

Tips on how to succeed as a civil litigation associate at a law firm after lateraling from a prosecutor/public defender background?

I'm confident in my core litigation skills, but recognize there's going … more

Do you bill for a 45 minute lunch break during a deposition that was taken at the request of the deponent if you just waited for the deponent to return from lunch and didn’t perform any other billable… more

How does a litigator go about transitioning into mediation/being a mediator? I’m in a high-demand area of the law for mediation (and just high demand in general). I haven’t gone on a vacation since 20… more

Seeking referral to NC or NY attorney to assist veteran pro bono:

PC is a Special Forces Sergeant who was framed by an upset subordinate and then defamed by a reporter who did not bother to investigate the facts.<… more

Any insight on Frankfurt Kurnit’s LA office?

Any insight on Sterlington? I know they’re fully remote and promote themselves as former BL lawyers. Seems like a good option, but curious about anyone’s personal experience with them. Thanks!

Hello, I am a 6th year attorney in Florida who was recently made Senior Counsel at my firm. I have been focusing my practice on construction law and have been handling my own cases for about a year, i… more

Has anyone gone to a reduced hours role? If so, how have you gone about it? I have to hit 170 a month which is fine until I have to make up time for taking vacation, which then it becomes too much. I … more

12th yr. ID attorney at AM200 firm. $175k. This year I started sharing partner credit with a retiring partner on two major clients which she has been mentoring me to replace her for, for years. I r… more

I just realized that I forgot to attach and file a proposed scheduling order with the joint case management plan and the initial conference is tomorrow. What should I do?

Looking for ideas on task management software - ideally something that can create auto fill documents that contain a lot of repeated information.

Any thoughts are appreciated.

Is it possible to be disciplined enough to bill 9-9.5 hours a day and not work weekends or am I dreaming? Tips on how to achieve this?

I have two final round interviews for two large regional firms over the next two weeks.

What do I do if the first one gives me an offer before I have a chance to do the final round interview with the other?
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Considering renegotiating my compensation at a small PI firm. Base is $105k plus 7.5% of ATTORNEY'S FEES generated, doubling to 15% at $700,000 generated. While I initially saw this as a favorable… more

How often are you successful in getting the judge to award attorneys fees for discovery disputes?

Were you happy with your year end bonus? If not- what are you doing about it?

I think I’ve had enough of litigation, but I believe I can continue for at most two more years. I want to start family planning soon. Do you have any advice on how to transition into an in-house couns… more

Anyone have any thoughts on Greenberg Traurig Chicago’s litigation group /litigation and or trial practices at GT generally?

Arguing my first motion in a few weeks. Other than knowing the facts/cases, what are your practical tips? Anything you do to prepare or things you bring to the hearing?

Is there anyone looking to hire a paralegal in Kalamazoo Michigan? If not, is there anyone looking to hire a remote paralegal in Michigan?

Seeking a senior litigation paralegal position. I am located in Kentucky and can work remotely. I have over 20 years experience providing all facets of litigation and trial support to top litigators i… more

Recommendations for books/online courses/other resources to improve legal research efficiency? I'm looking for ways to conduct thorough legal research in less time, so I can save clients money whi… more

I’m a paralegal with 17 years experience. Looking for a full time position in Middletown, CT or surrounding cities. Highly interested in Criminal law, Family law or Special Education law.

If I were a trucking defense attorney. What happens if I’m in an accident and the at fault party is my client? Can I sue or is that a conflict of interest?

Is anybody in litigation using CoCounsel to a point where it is actually saving you a lot of time and is it a beneficial tool?

Does Jackson Walker have decent work life balance?