Currently at a super conservative defense firm. I do really well but keep getting the criticism that I tend to just do things on my own initiative. I’m just predisposed to being decisive and rather autonomous. Besides being a solo atty, where would this skillset be better suited? Plaintiffs work?

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As an example, I need to get approval before essentially doing anything, even giving the client an update on the case. I’m a senior associate and try cases so not a newbie who needs my hand held.

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In-house at a mid market company. You can basically do what you want.

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What level and how long have you been there? My boss was like that for about six months when I lateraled.

It will come, happens naturally, just always be ready to try the case.

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