I'm looking to make the jump from a 10-lawyer firm to a mid-sized or larger firm in a major market, with just 1 year of experience as an associate. Is it too soon to lateral? Looking for more stability in workload and consistency in pay. Currently paid only when a partner gives me work... not ideal.
Thanks for the advice.

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Definitely not too soon to lateral, especially since you’re looking for something that your current firm likely cannot accommodate.

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It’s not too soon! I lateraled after my first year from a small (5 lawyer) firm to a regional mid size firm. I cited career growth and more complex work as motivating factors.

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Not too soon, I did the same thing after 6 months, everyone (old firm and new firm) understood

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I lateraled recently after a year at my first firm. Went from a boutique with 40 attorneys to a midsized firm with 200. Best decision I could have made.

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