I’m only three years in, but I feel like I always have to be hustling to get new work and cases. Constantly having to prove why I’m a good lawyer. It’s such a delicate balance between wanting to put myself out there, but not seeming desperate. I love the work, but I’d love advice from other people on how they kept busy without burning out.

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I struggled with this too most of the time I was an associate. It's exhausting but you're inadvertently building your network within the firm this way. I feel like that helped me get promoted because there were a ton of folks that knew my name and saw me as a "go getter." You'll eventually come across partners that you just click with and hopefully it'll become a fruitful relationship.

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Thank you, I hadn’t thought about asking the partners that already like working with me for advice on who to reach out to! I have a coffee scheduled with one who has been more of a mentor and I think she may respond well.

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I left and went to a firm where I don’t have to beg for work.

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Happen to me. It looks like a potential “ice-out” coming. Start looking, it's a good market now.

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…where? 👀🧐

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Be kind, be eager, accept and seek criticism (so you can learn) and do your best to stay positive. Focus on the anthem of adding value. I love to help, and will go out of my way to help associates with these qualities.

Also, try to surround yourself with good people with good attitudes and work ethic. Good luck!

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Document every email you have asked for work and bring it up. Stay motivated and professional.

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Sit down with all partners you work for and have a short review of your work product and ask what you can do better.

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Overbilling with hopes of promotion or retention.

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Thank you to everyone who replied. I’m taking steps to meet with people and determine whether this is an ice out or just a natural market slump where I should keep hustling within the firm.

I like my group and the lawyers on a professional and personal level. I’ve had two partners really take lead on giving me great casework and opportunities, so I don’t want to leave them and burn bridges. But if it’s an ice out, I owe it to myself and my career to apply to some open job postings and move on.

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