I am just starting year 4 as an associate doing 100% med mal defense trial work. I know our insurance guidelines require partners to do a lot with so much $$$ on the line, but in 3+ years, I have only:

attended 36 depos (12/yr or 1/mo)

of those 36, I:

noticed 3 (1/yr) and
presented 3 (1/yr)

I have attended 1 mediation and
tried 1 small claims “trial”

I feel like I am losing my attorney skills, rather than improving them. Can I expect more opportunities or do I need to make a switch?

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