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15 hours over two weeks finishing up final assignments but I did not leave on good terms, partners ghosted me.
It just depends on what’s happening. Having done this twice I think it’s a really good idea to prep a deal list and send it to everyone you are working with so they start thinking transition. You’ll be forgotten about within two months, so just be proactive about getting stuff moved over and read emails.
Very helpful, I’m in litigation and I prepped a list of all my cases with notes on upcoming deadlines. Am prepping transition memos now
Tried to maintain good will during my notice period, billed about 20 hours the first four days but was asked (told) to leave early anyway. No one cared what I billed, and haven’t heard a peep from the partners since. If you’re in ID, turnover is expected and they won’t lose sleep over you leaving. Don’t let them live in your head rent free either. Do what you can to transition assignments and move forward. Keep in touch with select colleagues that you like.
Damn, you should always take off as much time as you can between jobs. The chances to unplug are scarce in this line of work!
Kept a good relationship (actually just visited them recently). Made sure I left all my cases in a good place so no one was rushing to put fires out. On the last day, I contacted opposing counsel and other relevant people to let them know who the new associate on the case would be and cc’d the new associate. I asked for extended access throughout the weekend and I ended up working 15 hours to finish everything up. I think that last week I billed 50. To me, it was worth it. 1) I appreciated my mentors and partners there and 2) our legal market is not that big (despite being a big city)— people learn of you fast. I value those relationships and wanted to do what I could to leave a good impression.
I billed like 3-4 hours a day. It was ID. Partners didn’t even give me an exit interview. Depends on if you want to keep a relationship.
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I did as little as 1-2 and as much as 6 (maybe one or two days), average was around 3-4. And I left on very good terms. Once I gave my notice they pretty immediately took me off deals so I didn’t have much going on anymore, but I was there when they needed me and they were very appreciative.
Cannot agree enough with AA2 ↑ . No matter where you are (outside of NYC?), law is a small world if you continue to work in the same general field, and a burned bridge is not worth the cost of charcoal. Don't bill gratuitous hours just for the sake of "looking good" to your former employer, but make sure your files are in good shape and in good hands. When some future reference-seeker asks one of your former bosses or colleagues, "What do you think of so-and-so?" you want the answer to be glowing. Good luck!