I get three LinkedIn messages a day promising better culture and top-tier compensation, but when I look at the Glassdoor reviews, it’s the same 80-hour-week meat grinder I’m already in. Is there a recruiter out there who actually understands that some of us want less work, not just a $10k signing bonus to suffer somewhere else?

Thoughts on getting a PMP? Also a CPA. what does the PMP do for you if you’re already a CPA?

How is the cigna company guys in terms of work life balance?

I'm a Senior HR Executive having overall experience of about 3 years. Looking for a suitable opportunity.

What are the best security consulting firms with a focus on the federal sector?

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

Highest number of billable hours you have seen in a year?

What’s the next move after being a CD? GCD or ECD? What’s the difference?

Is it common to negotiate software engineer salary at smaller companies? I know it’s common at FAANG, but what about for companies with around 200 engineers? I have a counter offer from my current company and on-site interviews scheduled for end of July with google and Amazon, but I’d prefer to go with the smaller local company if I can negotiate the salary (from offer letter) up another 5% or so.

Is anyone in this group a K-2 VE teacher in Florida?

What kind of Earth day activities are you posting for next week?

I got relieving letter from EY. Will I get experience letter also or relieving letter itself is experience letter?

CEO bonus (750 USD) standard for all employees in JPMC every year.

Just heard in news
BNY going to provide some BK share 1 time gift i.e 10 share.
(10*45 USD) 450 USD

JPMC rocks in bonus compare to BNY.

If you had a good conversation with a guy for two days then he completely disappeared. Is it a good idea to check in with him again to see if he’s interested in hangout in person? I know he’s prob not that interested in me but just want to see if it’s worth a try.

ZS London compensation and benefits?

I’m so bad at writing the background/ facts section for briefs… it always gets heavily edited and no one is giving me constructive feedback other than “advocate more”. In contrast, my legal argument section is generally without edits. For context, first defense lit job post appellate clerkship. Is this normal?? Any tips for getting better other than “advocating more”?

All of my experience is in litigation but I think I might like real estate more. Any advice on how to sell myself to a real estate firm?

Does anyone know sports arbitration or general arbitration well? Have been a figure skating fan my entire life and am curious whether the judgement of recent Valieva case makes sense to you.

Any advice on how to deal with a partner/boss who is shifting all responsibility to me with zero guidance, no mentoring, and an unwillingness to discuss the issues? (Small firm, only associate under this partner and have been working at the firm for 2 years). There are an increasing number of passive aggressive comments from the partner who expects to be completely hands off once the case lands on my desk. Wants me to figure it all out despite cases being from different areas of law.

Anyone work at Stoel Rives? How’s the WLB? Wondering if the grass is any greener over there coming from big law

Anyone else here kinda like doing doc review? (In moderation of course)

What do you do about computer problems? It just took me 24 minutes to send a .1 email due to my computer constantly freezing. Is it worth entering that time into non-billable? Or do I just stop whining and work longer to make it up?

What’s the best way to turn down a 2nd interview? During the 1st interview, I learned that the compensation for the role is not within the range that I am looking for and requires 400 more billable hours a year than what I bill now. I’d basically be laterally for my current salary just to bill 400 more hours. I also wasn’t aware that the local office was strictly ID. Firm website advertises lots of practice areas. Any advice? TIA!

Anyone know when Ch. 7 BKs must close by? Is this changed by when there are adversary proceedings (alleged fraudulent transfers made to a bank for CC payments)? Asking for my friend who is unfortunately involved bc of his parents, who are the debtors (he isn’t a defendant or a debtor in this, but the payments were made to a CC in his name—a CC he didnt know was opened in his name).

Its in Texas, and the initial BK filing was made about 23 months ago. TIA!

If I was interested in looking for a job outside of law that was more consulting oriented, what kind of recruiter would I use?

I’ve always wondered how are lawyers chosen to be recognized in magazines or online publications as “Best Lawyers”/“Rising Stars”? I’ve always assumed it’s a circle jerk of some sorts for Big Firms nominating each other, but I have no idea.

Big Law Dads: How much time do you usually take off when your wife has a baby? And do you actually get to take off, or do you just end up working from home half the time? My wife is due Mid-December, and I’m staffed on 4 M&A deals trying to close by year end, so it’s not looking promising.

Does anyone else work as in-house for government? Local? Provincial/State? Federal?

Does anyone know the salary for a westlaw account executive? also a contact for a westlaw recruiter?

Does anyone practice White Collar criminal defense in NYC or know a decent amount about it? Is it fun or fulfilling? Is it a good way to break into government work in the future?

I'm a junior associate. A couple people have left my small firm and I'm now the lone associate at our main office. I've now been told I am "temporary senior associate or permanent or partner whatever that results in." Please send help. I'm just a baby attorney still.

Last associates committee meeting is coming up. Partners have asked each associate to come up with... not one... but FIVE marketing ideas. Other than reeling out “we offer competitive pay” in job postings, what are some good ones your firm does?

I’m struggling a bit. If I knew how to market well, I certainly wouldn’t be in this position.

Anyone here work in litigation for a few years after law school, and then leave to clerk for a federal judge for 2 years? If so, did you have any difficulty finding a job at a law firm for after the clerkship is over / did this set back your career progression law firm-wise at all?

Any non-US lawyers who have been hired by an Am100 firm without having sat the bar? Looking for an opportunity in the US, if possible DC or NYC, and currently working for Big Law in Europe.

Would like some tips re hiring process + visa from those who have succeeded. Looking for a 1-2 year stay and open for longer term

Does anyone know the reputation of the Boston based Morgan and Morgan attorneys? Is it a good working environment?