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Honestly, I think this is mostly a red flag in the best way to places that don't know how to retain employees... Let them label you a job hopper and pass on you.
The only reason they are concerned is because they know you won't stay out of desperation in spite of whatever abuse they want to dole out.
No matter what you say in the interview, everyone in this industry knows exactly why you are job hopping...toxic management, unrealistic expectations, inadequate pay, lack of respect, insufficient resources to carry out duties, etc.
When I was reading your comment, I was thinking, "Wow, it sounds like a paralegal wrote that!" Then I realized that one did. Since most comments are from attorneys, I didn't notice at first! So true - thanks for putting it out there.
It’s a non issue. Before going in-house, I changed firms many times for better opportunities/more money/more advancement (and in one situation because of a very toxic work environment). Many of those were right around the 2 year mark. As long as you can articulate a reason why you are looking for something else, which you always can, you will be fine.
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I was labeled as a job hopper during an interview because the four firms I was at I had an average of 1-2 years, and the last firm I was at, was 3 years. They label anything as job hopping. You could be at multiple firms with 5 years each and that would be considered a hopper.
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I’ve stayed at a firm less than a year and had no problem getting a new job if that helps. It’s only an issue if it happens consistently. If you don’t have a desire to make partner at your current firm you shouldn’t feel bad at all changing jobs.
I’d echo the above poster’s statements. It’s ok to switch firms after only a short period as long as it isn’t something you do constantly. I’d say it’s like a three strikes situation - you can do it twice, but a third time would signal red flag.
I was at my first firm for less than 2 years. Usually in interviews, I will work it into the “tell me about yourself/experience question” so I can set the narrative - “after law school I joined X, which was a great experience but I left to join X for X opportunities.”
Well said LP1! Couldn’t have said it any better.
As a legal recruiter of 5+ years, it's not a huge deal. If it becomes a pattern of you leaving with 1 year here and 1 year another place and 1 year a third place, that can work against you down the road a bit. Some employers could care less and others really focus on it.
Apparently not good seems you are “flight risk”