First year here. Asked the business center to help update some stuff on an agreement. Sent screenshots and attached an example as well. wrote out step by step what to do. I was super nice in the email as well (as i always am with admin). The b-center still continues to mess up the task. Worst thing is, they continue to keep the doc checked out so i cannot do anything.

what do I do?!?

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Almost died reading this

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Oh, welcome to working with typical biglaw doc processing staff

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Do you have to use the business center? Ours screws everything up. I only use them for basic tasks. Anything requiring step by step instructions is too complicated.

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And they STILL call with questions (and then still mess up)

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Do it yourself. As a first year, you shouldn’t be delegating any legal work to anyone. The buck stops with you.

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At 32, I’d like to think of myself as an old soul. And a millennial.

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Unfortunately this is common, at least at my firm. Do what you need to do to get the project done on time, and then consider keeping a list of examples to raise with your practice group manager. They may be able to help with management.

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