Any recommendations to make sure I get a good year-end review (and raise)? Im a second year attorney at a good firm doing insurance defense. I have no billing requirement. My firm doesn’t really do bonuses, but they do annual raise. I get along well with the partners. I’m looking for ways to go the extra mile and make sure my review is good.

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All firms care about is whether you make them money, and whether or not you make life easier for the partners. If you want to get a raise, do both so you have ammo when asking. In other words, bill and anticipate needs.

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For your first by three years, treat the partners as your clients. Make life better for them and even if you don't have a requirement, show that your billing is increasing consistently, and you'll be good

So my approach is to get feedback as often as possible, maybe quarterly so if there are issues you can fix them. And if nothing and you get ambushed at the end of year, say that you asked and weren’t told anything.

No billing requirement! I wish 🤦🏻‍♀️😲

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