I’m currently at a small litigation boutique (3 partners/4 associates) and am looking to move on. I have an opportunity to go in house as a litigation attorney with a financial services company. Anyone have advice for the transition? What should I expect?

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Why are you looking to move on? Will you Face the same issues in house? If you like the work but just not billables then take it.

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