A senior partner regularly dumps last-minute work on me and then acts shocked when I’m not available 24/7. I want to set expectations, but I’m scared of losing future opportunities. Should I speak up?

like
Posting as :
works at
You are currently posting as works at

The answer isn't "no", the answer is "I'd be happy to work on thus but considering my docket/commitments the soonest I would be able to provide a draft is X. If this works on your end, please let me know and I'll get started!" If you're already pretty senior, you can also say you'd be happy to manage somebody on it.

like

Try a polite but firm heads-up: “I’m happy to take this on next time if I have more notice.” Test the waters without going nuclear.

like

I probably wouldn’t use this phrasing.

like

If you don’t speak up, they’ll continue doing it.

As others have said, just respond with something along the lines of, “I’d be happy to take this on, but do to matters a,b, and/or c, the soonest I’d be able to review and begin drafting [whatever needs to be drafted] would be on X date.”

like

Could you reach out to an intermediary, perhaps your direct supervisor?

You don’t need to draw any lines right away. If you like doing this person’s work, tell them that. Then inform them that you are getting more serious about time and project management and, to ensure you have the capacity to take on assignments, you’d like to set up a regular sit down with them to talk about matters in progress, what’s coming up, what’s going well and what can be improved.

Related Posts

Hey Guys could anyone please help me to understand how could we check our leave balance. I have joined cts last month and went to onecognizant but was unable to find the same

like

Isael all euro airports a nightmare right now or is it certain ones? Is there. Way to figure out which ones to avoid when planning a trip?

like

I'm curious to know how many (and which) tech companies have resumed physical onsite interviews in their offices?

like

Hi All,

Could you tell me, how many day tcs will take to release the offer letter as I have cleared all round of interview on 26th July 2022

like
likefunny
like

Felt sooooo much relief after hitting submit on GSB

like

Considering an exit to a small (<200 person) SF based SaaS company with 140k base vs a large (>1000 people) Fin Services company with 145k base. Advice on what to consider?

I can manage my classroom better if I don’t respond to emails outside of office hours. This gives my mind a break and by consequence refreshes me for the next day. It also sets a boundary.

like

If job posting pay was $36.66 hourly (no
range) what would be an acceptable offer
and counter offer?

like

Hey - any Canadians (valid citizenship or permanent residency) here with valid work experience (post education 2+ yrs) with Unity developing VR applications for the Oculus? Looking to fill some positions. DM if meeting the criteria - sorry no recruiting agencies or consult firms. Thanks

like

Myers Briggs - https://www.16personalities.com/ (takes 10 min)

Enneagram -
https://www.eclecticenergies.com/enneagram/dotest (takes 20 min)

The Myers Briggs focuses on how you see the world (nature), while the enneagram focuses on your inner self and gut instincts (nurture)

like

I bought $150K bells worth of turnips this week and the price just keep dropping. Anyone have good turnip prices on their island today? Pls save me from financial ruin

likefunny

People who are happy that the office is become WFH should reconsider. You stop building meaningful relantionships at home and things just become transactional

like

Trying to understand risk of loss and title better. When does it make sense for title to transfer upon receipt of payment? Why would title and risk transfer separately?

like

Anyone knows about the Goldman Sachs AIMS division or the position itself - AIMS platform management analyst? Attached the JD as well. Any insights regarding what the role is maybe?

Any insights are highly appreciated!

Post Photo
like

Done with Oracle Interview.

Related to Integration Profile

How you will link on prem to cloud

High level summary of that.

Find greater between 3 numbers best way.

Do a binary sort algorithm

Hi All,
Does anyone knows about Northern Trust project with IBM?
Thanks

like

Hi All,

Can anyone tell how GPI (Global Pricing Innovations) company is? I've an offer of 9.5 L (Fixed) from them and TCS is providing 8.1LPA (variable included).

Additional Posts in Law

Did anyone not meet their billable hours requirement during their first year of employment? If so, how did your firm react? 😬

like

How does client secondment work from time mgmt perspective? Do you still have to bill even though you're essentially in-house?

like

First year litigator still waiting for that summer slowdown everyone keeps talking about….at this point I could take 2 months off and still hit the billable target. I was told there would be “ebbs and flows” but this has just been a 9 month barrage with no end in sight

likehelpful

Want to negotiate salary at an AMLAW200 firm in atlanta. Not a lot of public information about what peer firms (ie, not NY lockstep firms matching cravath scale) pay. What are mid-senior level associates making in Atlanta?

like

Transactional associate. Lateraled 6 months ago and one of the biggest pain points has been my new firm’s inclination to “hop on a call”, which of course requires every single stakeholder to join. The end result being every call has 25 people on it and nothing actually gets done because no one wants to ask a question that could come off as silly. It’s destroying my ability to get anything done during the day. It’s a complete performance and it drives me nuts.

like

What do you do about computer problems? It just took me 24 minutes to send a .1 email due to my computer constantly freezing. Is it worth entering that time into non-billable? Or do I just stop whining and work longer to make it up?

like

Does anyone else work as in-house for government? Local? Provincial/State? Federal?

Big Law Dads: How much time do you usually take off when your wife has a baby? And do you actually get to take off, or do you just end up working from home half the time? My wife is due Mid-December, and I’m staffed on 4 M&A deals trying to close by year end, so it’s not looking promising.

likehelpful

What’s average salary in ID firm mid size (NY) about 350 attorneys ? Class of 2019 but was in public sector (criminal law) for 2 years! 2000 billable hours minimum

like

We are starting to prep a big case for a 3 week federal trial. I’ve been an attorney for a year now and my firm has had this case for a while. What are some tips you have for prepping and also that will make my boss choose to take me to the trial? I have been the main associate on the file but other attorneys have done stuff here and there.

like

Advice Request: Started my career litigating. Switched to niche transactions (so about half and half at this point). Halfway through a year long sabbatical and reevaluating what I want to do (left before jumping to Senior associate). I’d like to get into litigation again in a practice group I don’t have experience in. Any suggestions on how to do this? How to approach firms and partners etc? Past 2 firms on my resume are top 30.

like

Family law litigator looking to transition to in-house? Any tips?

like

I’m junior to two Legal Counsel (I work in-house) who are passive aggressive towards each other. They don’t attend each other’s meetings and leave each other out of email CC’s. It’s pretty clear this is done on purpose as one of them has bitched to me about the other.

What would you do in this situation?

like

I’m a first year associate. I don’t feel like I’ve been tasked with enough work whereas other associates who’ve been at the firm slightly longer are swamped with work. Any advice?

likehelpful

Can someone recommend a good printer for home office use? I need something I can print 10-20 pages per day on. My law school printer is on its last leg.

like

I’ve felt seriously burned out at my firm for a long time, and now during this point in the year I’ve reached a new level of struggle in terms of trying to be productive. I’m hoping things will change in the new year but I find myself browsing fishbowl and Reddit and struggling to stay on task now more so than ever, and I’m feeling super guilty about it. On my plate in terms of work are reports that are basically data entry, and incredibly menial discovery responses. Help!

like

Any insight on working as a staff attorney at Sidley as far as pay, growth, hours, etc.? I had someone reach out to me about a staff attorney role there and just want to hear opinions.

like

Does anyone practice White Collar criminal defense in NYC or know a decent amount about it? Is it fun or fulfilling? Is it a good way to break into government work in the future?

like

I'm a junior associate. A couple people have left my small firm and I'm now the lone associate at our main office. I've now been told I am "temporary senior associate or permanent or partner whatever that results in." Please send help. I'm just a baby attorney still.

like

I’ve been a pd for 5 years. Tips on leaving public defense? I don’t want to do criminal. What things should my resume highlight? Any recruiter recommendations?

like

New to Fishbowl?

Download the Fishbowl app to
unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.
That was just a preview…
Sign Up to see all discussions
  • Discover what it’s like to work at companies from real professionals
  • Get candid advice from people in your field in a safe space
  • Chat and network with other professionals in your field
Sign up in seconds to unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.

Already a user?
Login here

Share

Embed this post

Copy and paste embed code on your site

Preview

Download the
Fishbowl app

See what’s happening in your industry
from the palm of your hand.

A phone with Fishbowl app

Scan your QR code to download
Fishbowl app on your mobile

Download app

Sign up for free to view this conversation on Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use and Privacy Policy

Already have an account? Log in

Sign up for free to continue using Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use(New) and Privacy Policy(New)
Messaging rates may apply

Already have an account? Log in

For account settings, visit Fishbowl on Desktop Browser or

General

Legal