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I think the rule of thumb is don’t lower your standards for the work on your plate that you can finish, transition the rest, do a great job, try not to take on additional tasks. Usually that’s what the partners want too.
My junior just quit. He really went “f you” and no one said anything. So he doesn’t come in most of the time and is cruising. All good.
I think it depends on whether you care about burning any bridges. With how active and volatile the lateral partner market is right now, I would not want to p*iss anyone off because they could end up lateraling to your new firm, or lateraling to a firm that you want to work for one day. I've seen it happen where an associate gives up and coasts for 6+ months, finds something new, and months later his entire old leadership team moved to his new firm.
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Ugh what a nightmare! You thought you were getting away from them!!
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I mean just don’t. Screw them.
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It can vary by firm, practice area, and what’s currently on your plate, but generally they start transitioning you off things sooner rather than later. Most people don’t expect departing associates to give much of af once they give notice.
My last firm I gave notice of two weeks and they expected me to bill full hours in those last two weeks. In fact got a comment my hours were too low one of those weeks lol.