I’m a non-traditional attorney (worked a few years before law school and barred a few years after by choice). I ended up getting a job at a boutique firm and in my first year I was given very little guidance and definitely wasn’t perfect but I worked hard (billed approx. 2,000 hrs exceeding firm minimum by 10%) One almost major screw up but otherwise OK. I was given a small raise and a $1k bonus. Other assoc. is sr. but got $20k. Also making $75k less. Not sure what to think. Any advice?

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How senior is the other associate? If you are essentially a first year and they are an ex-biglaw senior who had a good year, that discrepancy doesn’t ring alarm bells for me at all. If you meant they’re just a year or two *to you,* possibly it’s a different story.

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Thanks for the advice much appreciated.

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I was running out of space but wanted to mention that my “screw up” was ultimately remedied and otherwise was awful on my first research assignment (transactional practice). I hadn’t done legal research since law school and have since done much better each time I’ve been asked. One partner who I work with the most, has a specific reputation and happens to be the one I screwed up with the most. Another is much more relaxed and seems to like me.

Also, on the topic of pay, the other two associates are former big law but I feel the pay discrepancy between myself and them is way too big and the bonus discrepancy feels unacceptable.

Thanks for both responses. I am currently interviewing to find out what my value is on the market. The recruiter I’m working with said she considers me a mid-level associate (leaving details on my pre-bar jobs out to maintain anonymity) but I’ve gotten interest from a few firms. Just not sure I want to leave yet first because I have jumped around a fair bit prior to this job and also things are good at my current firm otherwise, so I may see about asking for raises.

Any advice on how to go about doing that? Is it reasonable to do so prior to my next review or do I need to wait? I’ve got plenty of professional experience but law firm “rules” seem to be a little different. Appreciate it again.

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