I’m a second year associate at a small, but reputable firm. My caseload is almost entirely made up of clients who were referred to one of the partners but the partners are too busy so I end up taking the case. The clients are told up front that an associate, rather than a partner will be taking his/her case. I’ve run into an issue a couple of times where the client doubts my advice because I am only 2 years in. Has anyone else experienced this? How do I address the fact that I’m only 2 years in?

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I’m in the same situation. I’ve started telling clients at the beginning that our firm works with a team approach where while I will be the primary lawyer on the file, I will consult with the partners. I frame it as they will benefit from the partners’ expertise but keep costs down for the day to day work. I haven’t had the doubtful questions as much lately.

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This is helpful. Thank you!!!

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Those clients need to hit the road. They want a parrot or an advocate? I'd keep everything in email, and when they doubt you, copy the partner. Stick to your guns.

I’m at a small firm too. Actually just me and the boss and two support staff. So I just inform clients that we collab on all cases, and the boss will tell them he trusted me enough to give me a job and to keep me around. That usually helps. I’m a 5th year going on 6th, just FYI.

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