Does anyone here work for a firm that doesn't track billable hours?

As a new hire, how long did it take you to get a full plate of work? Meaning at least 7.5 billable hours per day.

What should I look out for when leaving a state position to join a small firm as a junior attorney. What amount of billable hours are good for work life balance?

I don’t work in big law, but some of my classmates,who are going into big law, are bragging about the low number of billable hours they are required to hit. I’m hearing 1,600-1,800 billable hours. Is this actually true? Are some firms paying Cravath and only requiring 1,600 for the year? I know it depends on the firm, but can anyone actually confirm this is their experience? If so, then I’m a little jealous 🙃

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

Ever been let go before your billable time entries were in? Was let go today and not all of my time made it in as it was due next week. I’m expecting a heavy payout but I’m wondering if they can withhold since my billables are not in? Seems like their loss at this point.

To the post below- it is quiet, so I’ll bite!
Does anyone know about associate compensation at the regional Atlantic Canada firms? The the big ones have all been posting job ads for associates in the 3-5 year range. Any insight on salary and billable targets?

Is it just me or the average billable work in infrastructure transactions has blown off steam in the last couple of weeks?

16 weeks and so worried all of the stress I’m under is going to hurt the baby. Between work, my own scary (non-pregnancy) health stuff, the pandemic, my mom (who is a widow and lives alone, basically isolated by choice due to covid) is having health issues, and pressures to keep billable hours up, I’ve been having complete breakdowns. Today I spent almost the entire day crying and now have to make up the billable time this weekend. I really worry abt what effect this will have on the babe.

Does your firm require Pro Bono? If so, how many hours and is it counted towards your billable hours?

Does anyone have experience working for a ALSP? How does compensation work (pay and benefits)? Are you an employee or technically an IC? Do you have billable requirements like at a firm? How do you think it prepared you to potentially move in house? I'm currently at a firm but thinking of taking a position with an ALSP but my goal is to go in house.

How many billable hours do people in prosecution tend to average each month? I’ve gone through waves of feeling like my billable hours requirement is reasonable to feeling like I’m drowning and can’t possibly do it for that long.

Has anyone gone into compliance for a state university & hospital? As counsel or a compliance officer? Looking for insight how this compares to firm lifestyle & billable hours.

What are your average billable hours? Month / year? What type of practice are you in? Are you on the Cravath scale? What associate 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.

What's up everyone? I saw a salary survey posted earlier. What do y'all think I should make at a litigation boutique that handles primarily business litigation on a contingency fee? No billable hours.

Salary survey:

Base:
Years:
Number of attorneys:
Yearly billable requirements:
Bonus:

Thoughts on leaving law to become a contract manager? Small law experience. Billable hours driving me nuts. Is there growth potential in house from a contracts manager position?

I’m a judicial clerk and was offered an associate position. I received the info regarding billable hours, salary, and benefits. What are other things I should know about before deciding to accept?

How long does it usually take for a firm to raise an associate’s billable rate?

PLEASE HELP! I’m a first year commercial litigation associate at a boutique firm. I am deciding between two offers. One is to go in-house paying roughly the same as I make now. The second offer is from big law as a commercial real estate associate, paying double.

I would love to go in-house and never worry about billable hours again but the big law money is super tempting. Advice?? Is the money really worth it?

How many remote jobs do you currently have, and how do you manage your time between the two roles?

Bonus points if you share the industry you are in and your total salary from working all your roles.

Felt a connection

ਧੂੜਾਂ ਵਿੱਚ ਨਸਦੇ ਸੀ
ਮਿੱਟੜੀ ਦੇ ਜਾਏ ਹਾਂ
ਅਰਸ਼ਾਂ ਵੱਲ ਨਜ਼ਰਾਂ ਨੇ
ਜੂਹਾਂ ਛੱਡ ਆਏ ਹਾ

ਰੋਹੀਆਂ ਦੇ ਵਾਸੀ ਸਾਂ
ਬਾਗਾਂ ਦੀ ਲੋੜ ਨਹੀਂ
ਕਿੱਕਰਾਂ ਦੇ ਜਾਇਆਂ ਨੂੰ
ਕੰਡਿਆਂ ਦੀ ਤੋੜ ਨਹੀਂ

-ਕੰਵਲ ਸਿੱਧੂ (13 ਜੂਨ, 2020)

Hi Fishes,
Can anybody please help me to know when/ which level business manager is tagged to you ??
Thank you.

Elaarum nanna pongal kondadinaela? I was at client site traveling and forgot about pongal :(

Anyone have anxiety about tracking stocks? I want to make money and can’t sleep in past 6:30am (in the West Coast) because the market is open and obsessively tracking every move.

Moved from Canada and I have to say, big pharma in the US might very well be the devil himself. In Canada, medications that cost $30-$40, are hundreds of dollars here. Honestly thinking of leaving the field because I can't stomach the corruption.

How is the work culture in DBS for Software Engineers.

Trying to connect with companies that have remote jobs AND have software compatible with screen reading software (software that auditorily reads the written words on the computer screen to people with visual impairments)

Entering into a new job, 24 and 135K/180k OTE. Expecting 1750-2500 rent, 40k to pay off in low interest student debt. How should my income split/stack look?

What will be my hike/bonus percentage

Meri Ek taang nakli hai, Mai SAP ka bohoth bada khiladi tha. Ek din Manager ko meri kisi baat pe gussa aagaya aur mere he hockey se meri taang ke do tukde kar diye. Lekin dil ke bohot ache hai, Fauran mujhe hospital le gaye aur ye nakli taang lagwayi."

Hi Folks,
Senior Data Scientist serving notice period here!
LwD: 25th April
YoE: 4+
Looking for referrals . Please comment or DM if you can help me out here .

Any Astronomy related clubs out there?

Great keto make-ahead breakfast ...

I’m having trouble transitioning from work to home. What do you guys do to get yourself in the “home” mind so you can be fully present for your kids? What are your transition routines?

Legit a little sad about peloton. I sold the stock a long time ago, but i still love the product and don’t wanna see them die. As companies go, they have a great product and mission…

I'm wondering if an introvert can excel and be happy in a BizOps role? Any introverts here who can testify? Is it feasible? What factors need to be considered?

Wish they would just call it Charge Hour Minimums instead of Goals.

I work at one of the larger mid tier firms (think 5-10 in terms of revenue). The firm wouldn’t promote me from A1 - A2 citing poor utilization. I feel like I’m underpaid now. Should I try to get an offer from one of the big 4 and see if my company will match?

Why are accountants and government officials saying health care workers should be mandated to get vaccines? A large percentage of health care workers do not want the vaccine and unfortunately once the vaccine is mandated this data will be gone, but as of today NY Healthcare workers are only about 30 percent vaccinated. The vaccine has been out for a year, they could've gotten it by now. So are we saying the nurses who were heroes last year are no longer heroes? Do we really think we know more?🤦

Has anyone requested a single room at trainings because of sexuality?

Travel folks! What is the best credit card for rewards? I’m going to start traveling soon and want to take advantage of all the flights,hotels meal expenses

I don’t want to initiate snapshot to a really bad manager because he gives bad review and he sucks in every dimension. However he’s the only manager on the job. What should I do?

Anyone on east coast work remotely for west coast company? How have you handled the time difference ?

Anyone getting hesitant to move companies with a recession looming?? Considering making a jump to PwC in tax consulting and wondering if I will end up laid off in six months… feel pretty confident I would be layoff proof in my current role 😬😬😬😬

Colleague is leaving to go to EY. Hope he does know about the layoffs! Huh 🤔

I’m thinking of moving to Chicago. Is EY or Deloitte better for an Audit Manager position? I currently work at Deloitte but previously worked at EY. Looking for advice on industry of clients, work culture, pay, etc.

How do you as a leader of a team effectively manage when it requires you to ask your team to fulfill unrealistic demands? Serious question. Like when you have to authentically push folks and carry a team forward while also feeling that they are being exploited in a ridiculous situation of attempting what’s been asked.

I don’t really like accounting anymore but am too afraid to leave all because of money. Any advice?

Got laid off due to COVID and have been struggling to find a job. I wasn’t happy and my mgmt sucked so this is a good thing. Now I really hate the idea of working for a company. I know everyone works and I’m not a genius who can just start a scalable biz. But I just can’t get my head around the idea of doing something I hate for a paycheck. All these years of busy seasons burnt me out. Struggling in between doing something I enjoy for less pay and taxes for more pay.

Which accounting firm has the worst advertising?

Is it frowned upon to turn on “Let recruiters know you’re open” on LinkedIn? Will superiors be upset if they find out you have it on?

I am looking to pivot from the grind of non stop Audit work into consulting/advisory. I was approached by a recruiter for Deloitte's Controllership services. Does anyone have any insight on the work life balance of this position and the pro/cons of it?

What do you do with sassy associates?