Associates: what is your monthly billable goal? Just trying to figure out what's reasonable 🤔 (my firm is production based, effective rate is ever-changing, and workflow is cyclical)

Hi there, starting new in private practice. My job requires billable hours. Anyone know where I can find a list of terms and descriptions I can use when I am billing clients? TIA

What matters more: meeting/exceeding billable requirements or doing high quality work well above your class year?

I am a 10 yr lawyer. 7 yrs in my practice area. Little over a year at current firm. Still an associate. Im at large plaintiff firm w/ billable requirements. I do mass/class cases and hold a couple leadership positions (these were competitive to get). What should salary be and when should I make partner. I’ll add I work remote and pretty autonomously. Little contact with partners or anyone at my firm.

For those of you who are in-house, how did you get comfortable with needing to be more of a generalist? I know some in-house roles, especially at large companies, are specialized. However, even then it just seems like you’re expected to know about so many different areas (with far less support than at a firm). I’m tired of billable hours, but I really love (& feel more comfortable) being a specialist.

Working at ID firm in NYC, 2 years in. Not thrilled with salary (under 125k). 2000 billable goal, will hit it. Should I be looking elsewhere?

Does anyone run a business in addition to their firm? I’m a solo and I’m doing pretty well with about 60-70 billable hours a month. Though that leaves a lot of downtime. Curious if anyone has any second businesses that require about 20 hours a week. Not looking for passive income or franchise ideas though.

Has anyone made a move from a boutique firm to Big Law, regretted it, stuck it out, and found success? I am in the ‘regretted it’ phase, but it may be culture shock. I started as a legal assistant for a solo practitioner 11 years ago and am now an IP Paralegal. I’ve never had keep track of billable time, and I think that’s one of the biggest adjustments.

What are firm’s known billable requirements? Is there a ramp up period?

When should I start to get worried that corporate is so slow? Have only billed 230 hours for the year so far and it doesn’t seem like things are picking up soon so getting nervous since my firm has a billable hours minimum requirement.

Wondering what average billable hours are for 2022.

Has anyone transitioned from Tax to RM? Could you share your experience and pros/cons of the change? Really want to get out of client facing/billable work, but I like my firm. Thank you!

I have a question about mid-size Philadelphia law firms. Does anyone have any insight about what life is like (culture, pay, billable hours, cases, WFH, perks, etc.) as a junior partner/senior associate/of counsel in the litigation department at the following firms: Montgomery McCracken, Schnader Harrison, Stradley Ronon, Dilworth Paxson, Klehr Harrison?

Please comment your Average billable hours a day/ what year you are!

First year here wondering how many hours they will shave off once they review mine

Did the billable hours bonus not get paid out today? Or is it to be paid in the next check?

Advice for young attorneys dealing with non-billable workload? I’m still my first two months at my firm but a ton of the work I’m being assigned is non-billable. I understand if I’m not still fully on boarded but how are we supposed to keep up billables while being given time consuming non billable work?

Any thoughts on Phillips Lytle? If you could please provide insight on culture/billable requirements? Thank you.

Unpopular opinion: 2,000 hours is way too high of a benchmark to be eligible for a bonus. Unless like 300+ non-billable hours count towards it (maybe half of that be pro bono hours and the other half be diversity, recruiting, etc), 2000 is way too much.

so, how many firm laptops' worth of billable time would you say you waste in a given month dealing with delays caused by your firm laptop?

What does everyone have for billable hours?

Is it strange that anyone at my firm (associates/partners) can look up where any lawyer is on billable time for the month? I’m a third year lateral, and my old firm didn’t do that. Is that normal? Feels invasive

What are shift timings in Sunlife , also is it mandatory to come to office daily or 2 times a week, or is it psbl to take wfh if staying in Noida.

Also what is there medical insurance policy. Spouse child employee ....how much cap??
Are parents covered under same policy or they charge extra premium.

How do people usually exit to tech companies for Sr. Analyst to Associate Biz Ops roles? LinkedIn networking + applying on portal or are there specific headhunters?

Is the hike letter released in wipro for this year?

Dating question to women - Single man in early 30s. I'm a first generation college graduate. Didn't have a good childhood with lack of money and divorced parents. Since then, my mindset has been to work hard for a successful career and money. I take my life, career, and money very seriously as I don't want to experience my past life again. With my busy work schedule so I barely have a time for texting on weekdays. Would this be a deal breaker in dating?

How can I land a job in copywriting/creative when I've been in paid social for a while and don't really have a strong portfolio? Where's the best place to start?

Instagram checkout: net positive or negative for a DTC brand?

Seeking input on entry-level salaries for grant writers! Please share with your location if you’re comfortable. TIA!

Does your agency share creative briefs with clients? Some do and some don’t. I’m confused.

Recently got engaged but I really don’t fantasize about having the perfect wedding. My extended family (grandparents/aunts/uncles) are back in my home country, Australia, but my boyfriend has a huge family so the wedding will consists of 75% his family (and our friends). Am I the only girl who just wants a small wedding ceremony and call it a day 🥲

What are the project management job bands where you work? Does it go from Analyst to Administrator, Manager, then Director? And curious what pay range is for Project Analysts where you’ve worked.. thanks in advance!

What are the best consulting firms for digital marketing?

What's a reasonable percentage increment in this market considering inflation and all for a senior quality engineer ?

Has anyone cut out alcohol bc it makes you feel/act poorly? I wish it wasn’t such a focal point of socializing! If I have too much, I get very sad/mad & end up overreacting to something then crying/triggering a fight with my SO. I’ve been trying to cut back/cut it out , but it’s pretty much all our friends do when we hang out. I’ve mostly cut it out, then in a one-off I’ll have a little too much and another meltdown/fight results. Feel out of control :(

Test. Pls respond if you’re able to see this message.

Capgemini or Morgan Stanley which is a better option?

I’m looking to have my CV done professionally. Can anyone recommend any good professional cv writer?

Anybody have insight into Winston & Strawn real estate in dallas? Do they pay market? Is it a sweatshop? Any info would help. Thanks!

I just got assigned 3 construction defect cases with 25 other parties who are constantly emailing in the email chain or not responding to the email chain. Its a nightmare i get an email every 5 mins I feel so overwhelmed. How do i keep track of all the movement? 😫 I’m starting to mix up all the cases.

Can my firm force me to open a super lawyers profile?

2 +yrs out of law school. @ Civ defense firm; high case load; no mentoring; do I take 15k cut offer from reputable firm promising lower case load, focus on mentoring, promising first chair exp?

Best litigation books/resources? Can be anything, such as trial tactics, depos, etc.

Whats your favorite case management software? My growing small practice is looking for recs

One of our younger associates forgot to include an affidavit in a SJ motion. Opposition pointed that out in their papers and the judge denied the letter to the withdraw the motion. Any way around this?

Anyone know a firm that’s still taking the ride share arbs (workers being misclassified as independent contractors)? I have approx 150 potential clients and have no home for them. States include IL, MA, CA, NJ, and NY. Called LLR in MA but they aren’t calling me back. 😑 Would love to refer these people to someone. Thanks in advance! 🚗

Working at ID firm in NYC, 2 years in. Not thrilled with salary (under 125k). 2000 billable goal, will hit it. Should I be looking elsewhere?

International arbitration people: I understand that lawyers practicing in France usually specialize in ICC proceedings, Londoners in LCIA. Where are the lawyers usually arguing before the PCA generally located?

What are particular challenges of online arbitration?

I’m a newly minted partner in a small (~10 lawyers) commercial litigation boutique made up primarily of former Big Law lawyers. We practice mainly in NY and NJ. I changed cities several years into my career so I do not have as big a professional network as many of my colleagues and am having a tough time developing business. Best strategies? BNI? Local bar association? What has worked best for you? Thanks in advance!!

Does anyone have 5 mins to chat with me about how you would like to learn about new tech that would improve your practice? As an attorney I know I delete a lot of vendor emails so it doesn’t seem efficient. How to get people to pay attention then? No sales pitch here, but would love your input.

It’s my last day at my office and I want to make it special somehow (since no one here planned anything). What should I do? Creative ideas welcome. 💃🏻

TFW you settled a matter and opposing counsel calls you to ask for more disclosure -____-

Should associates start building up their Avvo profiles with reviews, or is it better not to claim your Avvo profile? I’ve heard both and would appreciate some honest opinions and info. And what’s the deal being an AV rated MartinDale Hubble lawyer?

If a firm loses five trials in a year, will the client pull cases?