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I say this with the best of intentions - I know you’re in the early stages of your career and things are exciting, but please also make sure to take time to care for your mental health. 2400 hours at an ID firm is not sustainable or healthy for many people.
When i worked for CSK, it was standard for your first raise to be 5-10k and then 10-15k the next year.
Let us know how it goes. I'd be very interested to learn what kind of increase you get at that firm.
I know it’s a very unpopular opinion, but I am VERY happy at this firm because the partner I work for is absolutely incredible and I like the culture of my office. I’m sure I could make more money for less hours somewhere else but I want to stay here, I just don’t want to undersell myself under the circumstances! Thanks in advance for any input!
In general, it would be fair to demand 1/3 of your billable rate times the number of hours billed.
I’ve asked for more of a jump than that before and it’s the only way to narrow the gap when you’re starting out being underpaid. I agree they’re not likely to give you all that you’ve asked for but that’s the case no matter what your number is. If you go in asking for $110k they’ll come back at $100k-$105k. Go in at $125k and you have a shot at $110k-$115k. As the great Michael Scott once said, you miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.
In the end, it’s a negotiation. You still need to argue your case and if everything you stated is accurate then you’ve proven your worth.
You’re a first year in Florida. Your salary is high. Most start way below 95k. Awesome that you’re aiming high, but you’re going to be more marketable in your 2.5-3year. I don’t see you getting much of a salary increase but can def negotiate a lower billable amount
In my opinion that’s low for Florida, even if it’s insurance defense. 95k for 2400 is insane.
Ask for 125k. They will give you 120k if they think you’re in it for the long term. If there’s one thing to be firm about in that place it’s salary. If that’s the kind of life you’re into, you’ll get to 200k, but it’s one of the most miserable 200k salaries you can earn in the professional world. And, you will not be respected as an attorney in your community or work on anything important.
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Hey there! I’m curious: I clerked at CSK for a summer and am looking to get an offer from them. Any idea as to how you got them to 95?
Not sure what office you’re in but at least generally speaking CSK is good about raises. They screw you up front with the salary and billable amount but anybody who can last is valuable for a few years. I got a 15k raise my first year and know several others were between 12-15k. I was also told expect a huge raise next year. If your Partners value you, and you ask for 15k, you’ll get it.