120ish lawyer firm. Was told that raises were small/non existent this year because of COVID. Now a couple of months later we are looking to hire 3/4 new attorneys. My hours have been steady all year. Do I have a right to be pissed?

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Hiring new lawyers has nothing to do with the metrics of whether there are available funds for raises.

Are these partners with books? Profitable mid level associates being staffed in anticipation of new work coming in? What’s the work flow situation?

All of these are more relevant factors.

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At least you have a job.

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No. They are 3Ls and 1-3 years.

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Are the new positions in the same practice area/same level as you? If not, might be very different circumstances. I understand being pissed, though.

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