I work for a boutique firm in a large west coast city. No clue what it costs or means if I’d make partner. How does the process usually work? I’m currently a senior associate. Been here a bit more than a year. Not sure if I want to stay and grind the billable hours or try to move to in-house or government law in the same industry.

Making hard push to go in-house with a startup, billable work has dried up.

Question: what’s a good salary for VP Mkt & Sales? And commission?

Is asking first year associates to hit 215 billable hours normal?!

15+ years experience in Forensic Accounting. What would be considered fair pay in the NYC area? Average yearly Billings was 2,500, however recently took over the building out of systems, training younger staff, more marketing in a set region; basically more non billable work.

What does everyone have for billable hours?

Partners: how many hours, including billable hours, do you need to work for a year? More than associates’ hours, or less, or about the same?

Any thoughts on Phillips Lytle? If you could please provide insight on culture/billable requirements? Thank you.

That moment when your "smart" plan to boost your hours this month by working the Labor Day weekend (thus turning down all the fun plans your friends made) becomes sitting on your hands & feeling dumb because all the partners are too busy to delegate anything. The worst kind of "off" day is one you planned to /wanted to work, but there's no billable work...

Apps for keeping track of billable hours?

I’ve been working at my job for nearly 2 years and I still feel like I’m getting the short end of the stick with billable work. For example, I’m constantly doing data entry even though I have a masters degree in economics. My bosses already know that I’m frustrated with the lack of opportunity but they say there’s nothing they can do, is it time to look for a new job?

Obligatory financial info post. 1) size of firm, 2) billable requirements, 3) salary, 4) bonus, 5) quality of life, 6) debt, and and 7) family/married/single. Go!

Has anyone made a move from a boutique firm to Big Law, regretted it, stuck it out, and found success? I am in the ‘regretted it’ phase, but it may be culture shock. I started as a legal assistant for a solo practitioner 11 years ago and am now an IP Paralegal. I’ve never had keep track of billable time, and I think that’s one of the biggest adjustments.

Deloitte folks, what is your year to date client billable hours ? Disclose your level as well please.

Partners/shareholders - how many hours are you expected to bill on work vs client dev and firm/associate management? My firm keeps saying that "there's no such thing as a relationship partner" and everyone top-to-bottom is expected to log 2000 hours/year on real billable work. Marketing etc is done on top of that. Is that normal?! If so, I'm going to have to totally rethink my life goals.

Is $70,000/year, requiring 1600 billable hours, with a $4K bonus if I make the billable hours requirement, reasonable for family law?
The practice is 10-20 people; 5 attorneys if I join. In the suburb of Atlanta, GA.

I commute 1.5 hours to work and 1.5 hours back. Up at 6, home ~8. Don’t even like the field and billable hours..more of a small transactional firm person. Took a job out of desperation. What do I do?

Anyone else completely mail it in after giving their 2 weeks? Major senioritis for me rn. Probably had 2 billable hours today. Maybe

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.

For anyone debating whether to go in house, I recently went in house, and the mental health benefit of not having to worry about billable hours is completely worth the switch. It's great not having to worry about catching up on hours when I'm out for a doctor's appointment, vacation, etc. It's more of a mental health relief than I guessed it would be.

Wondering what average billable hours are for 2022.

Any billable time tips?

Hello all this is my first post here and I needed advice on the salary.

I have 7 years of experience in project management, and currently designated as junior project manager. What should be the ideal salary for this designation as per Indian market. Fyi i am in marketing domain, so I handle markting projects.

Kindly help.

Best probiotic ? Woman , late 30’s , mostly vegetarian diet with some fish here and there if that is useful info ! Thanks

Looking for a tennis coach in NY (Manhattan, midtown east side). I’m a beginner. Any advice on good coaches, joining a club vs using city courts, etc? Thanks.

How is Army going DDB?

Hi all is does anyone know hows the company and work cluture at Triumph Insurance. They are located in Dallas Texas. @triumph insurance

Who are the best recruiters to work with when looking at exiting Big4 consulting either to a competitor (Boutique/Agency) or industry?

How’s the Link community doing? are we stil hodling or have we lost faith?

I want to get out of warehouse work. What's a good-paying job where I don't need a lot of schooling?

As junior creatives, what conferences and events do you think are relevant to growing your career? (I.e, networking, industry knowledge, cultural knowledge and trends, etc.)

let's do a haze pro bono

Hi Shark, Looking for Job change. Working as manul tester with animation testing knowledge.
Total experience 2 years.
How nuch CTC i should demand.
Mine current CTC 4L
Help me guys

For those that have worked at a Bulge Bracket and an Elite Boutique, I’d love to hear you compare/contrast your experiences.

Seeking advice, smart crowd :). Prob will be getting 30-40K signing bonus. What would you do? Pay off debt? Set it aside for e-fund, and where? Principal payment on mortgage? Other options? TY fishes

Aging parents - any book recommendations to help me learn about supporting and helping a parent cope with cognitive decline, dementia, going to assisted living, aging anxiety, and related issues, etc?

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Is the Ritlecitinib pitch over? Who won?

Inquiring regarding a senior occupational therapist salary with several certifications. Want to re negotiate my salary. Thanks!

Has anyone left, or had an associate leave, a small firm and remain of counsel or in some other capacity to assist with a handful of matters going to trial? How did you structure compensation? Don’t want to leave my boss in the lurch with some big cases going to trial at end of year but also can’t use those as excuses to stay. Would like to offer a reasonable proposal. Even if boss turns it down, I’ll feel better about knowing I offered to help.

I am considering making a proposition to the partners at my firm to take over our satellite office and make it my own whereby I would be associated but not employed by the firm. Lots of factors at play making this a good idea for all, but I need help on how to structure the plan and present it so it’s mutually beneficial and attractive to them. Anyone done anything similar and willing to chat/help me come up with a plan? Or do I need some kind of business coach and how would I find one?

Is it possible to work in house for a small business and work at/own a firm?

This may be a dumb question but— is it permissible to pay a vendor for a cost associated with a case through your business account’s zelle? Working on my first solo case and just wanted to be sure. Thank you.

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What's one thing you're grateful for in your life or career at the moment?

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Any tips on how to start as a remote international lawyer? Corporate law and commercial, mostly contract drafting and reviewing

I am a litigation attorney with several years of experience. I recently left the world of insurance litigation and want to go out on my own. I’ve been thinking about transitioning to trusts and estates for many years, but never had the courage to do it. I live in a small but wealthy town, and feel like there is a shortage of T&E attorneys. I am wondering if a subscription to WealthCounsel would be sufficient for me to learn a new area and get a small firm off the ground. If not, what else?

Would you do work for $100/hr?

New small firm owner here. Trying to drum up new business. Considering introducing myself and delivering a small gift and some business cards to the other small firms in town. Good or bad idea? Other suggestions?

Has anyone used a coaching service for their firm? If so, any recommendations?

For the estate planning practitioners here, do you: a) maintain safe deposit boxes full of original Wills for your clients? Or b) send clients home with original Will after signing? Or c) file Wills after signing in probate court having jurisdiction?

Newly barred attorney here! Considering a position at a small firm that represents corporations in claims against insurance companies. I love litigation but have never considered insurance litigation. Any advice?

I believe improving one’s sales conversion rate is something everyone want to improve but no one wants to admit they would like to work it. Funny how lawyers will spend thousands on seminars to improve trial skills. But this topic is not discussed in our profession. I have read books in sales. But am unable to find any for lawyers. I want convert every lead I can. Does anyone have tips, books, cle’s or studied this topic?

What would you recommend for a PPC service? Also...who would you recommend for a website? Think that’s something I can build myself? My buddy did it with Wix and it looks great. I want a “click here to pay” feature. Thanks everyone!!!

Best way to go about getting contract work for new solo/startup? Should I just ask around the area for people doing that type of work and see if they have anything?

Anybody interested in representing someone in an Article 78 proceeding against the city (nyc) to remove a fine (she was airbnb’ing her place while herself also living there, but the exact ground for the fine is a bit more complicated than that)?

Anton have a good website designer referral?

What is the total of your monthly solo firm expenses?

I have no idea what 99% of the other law bowls are talking and complaining about most of the time... anyone else in the same boat?

Bank clients- I know the chairman of a local but growing bank in my town. I want to reach out to market my firm and services, but I’m curious how I could be more specific in my discussions. I don’t want to say “I’m a transactional attorney” but I’d like to say “I could help with loan documents, UCC filings, etc.”. It’s the “etc.” I want to elaborate on. Anyone have any ideas what banks really need legal help with? Thanks!