I'm a first year associate making 45k with possibility for high bonus, but I am seriously considering leaving my firm because the posts in here have helped me realize I am underpaid. Is it better to stay and get more experience - I do l like where I am - or move on for a more livable salary and WLB?

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I am truly amazed that any firm can offer a salary below $60,000 and first year associates would accept it. At my firm (not big law) our legal assistants are paid a minimum of $50,000 a year. Leave and find a decent firm and don’t look back.

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You should offer to take a reduction in salary and/or increased hours.

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What is your area of practice? To what area will you leave? I would wait for the bonus as I left about $10–$15K on the table for a $15K increase. It’s not worth leaving before the bonus.

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Not all firms will give a signing bonus (e.g. High volume ID) for a 1st year associate. They will simply move on to another candidate. That is why the answers to my questions, and more information, is important.

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My firm is hiring. No billable requirement. Starting salary is $80k with remote options. DM me if you’re interested

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Dude, even the State Attorney's Office pays more than that! You need to get out of there!

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In Florida, as a first year, I made 50k in Central Fl

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While I agree that not all firms will give a signing bonus, any firm worth going to will offer some sort of signing bonus. The increased salary alone will offset a reduced signing bonus of $5,000 or so. It is not worth committing career suicide with a junky firm paying 1st years $45,000 for a bonus. Jump ship as soon as a good opportunity presents.

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That depends what city you are in. Are you in a major Florida city or small town? That pay may be common for a small town. However for Miami, Fort Lauderdale, tampa, the pay is much higher.

AA1’s advice sucks. You can leverage the bonus as a signing bonus to move to another firm.

That’s a good point. It all depends on the circumstances of the author of the post, and I believe the author should inquire about a signing bonus.

I was making $65K, excelling in my position, having multiple interviews, and expecting at least $15K in about five or four months. If found in a similar position again, I would wait for the bonus.

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Seriously though, with student loans where they are does it truly make sense for students to go into private practice for such little pay?

Some lawyers like misery.

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