I’ve interviewed for a gov lawyer position and there has been a request for three reference. How do they typically contact reference, phone call or written responses?

I’m in my 4th year at a small plaintiffs’ firm. Past two years I’ve received meager raises (5k) and terrible bonuses (3k). My boss prides himself on allowing me to gain experience so I have more courtroom experience than most attorneys with twice the experience. As I’ve applied for other firms, I’ve been denied interviews based on how my boss is perceived in the community. I’ve gathered professional references from opposing attorneys and other attorneys we work with but still can’t land. Help

Anybody having issues dating because the only people you ever see are clients or coworkers or your married bartender?

Wooo hooo in the first day 80 members. Please keep sharing with others who work out and show support for achievements outside of work! 🤙🏼🤙🏼🤙🏼

Does UBS provide any welcome kit?

Don't be fooled. Recruiters never have your best interest in mind. Find your own dream job.

I was working on this project for the last 6-7 hours then I realized I haven't had lunch🙂🙃

Looking for a good personal finance or similar book to read. Any suggestions?

I wonder if we’ll still have minimum billable hours if WWIII breaks out

Looking for possible Google referral, interested in positions out of Reston VA and Washington DC ( security clearance, DoD work)

So...I started my own company in 2018. Things went off like a ROCKET. Its a small Remodeling company and we specialize in higher end bathrooms and kitchens etc. I love working with my hands. I also have my education though and...I am going to return to tech work. I just wonder..when is enough enough? When do you pull the plug?

Anyone applying/applied with a lower GPA? Seems like everyone had above a 3.5 would love to hear the success of others

Anyone have advice on how to approach a re-applicant essay asking what you’ve done since you last applied? My only update is a promotion…

Anyone at Cisco, willing to help? My application says under review. Received a link to separate online questionnaire such as what motivates you, what you looking in next job etc.

Can anyone please refer me within industry. Looking to move on from consulting after 7 years. Currently based out of NY but willing to relocate.

If you aren’t straight, was there a public figure that made you realize this? My first memorable girl crush was Nigella Lawson, a British celebrity chef nearly twice my age.

Does BNY Mellon not give anything in writing about the bonus that gets paid once a year?My cousin is negotiating an offer and they are only talking abt the fixed amount that will come on the offer letter and are assuring that the bonus will be paid out at the end of each year.

Anyone apply to SDNY/EDNY in the last 6 months? Just wondering if there's any movement on their part.

I am currently working for a city and have been with my current position for about a year. Work-life balance and colleagues are great. I came from private practice prior to my current position. There’s a strong demand for laterals now; and I am thinking about going back to private practice because current salary is substantially lower (about 40% lower) than what I can get in private practice. Has anyone here thought about going back to private practice for the salary boost? 

Wondering if anyone has any insight into making the switch from biglaw lit to a federal agency job (not DOJ). Looking for something that would be research / writing heavy. I’m checking USAJobs for openings but is there anywhere I can figure out a day in the life of an attorney at various agencies?

generally speaking, do government agencies actually demand more from you if you’re in a higher vs. a lower salary tier/division e.g., I vs. II, II vs. III, III vs. IV, etc.? Perhaps there’s a difference between maybe I and III but is there a significant difference in responsibilities and performance expectations between II and III, or III and IV for example?

Advice on giving notice to leave for private? I feel a lot of guilt both about leaving the agency and government, generally.

I could use some guidance on how to transition out of firm life into a government role. Prior to law: four years working for a state and a city, and four years before that worked at a consulting agency strictly serving government agencies and cities/counties. You’d think this would parlay well into the government roles I am applying for, but so far no dice. I’m entering my fourth year practicing as a lawyer. I love admin law, have some litigation and some transaction work as a lawyer. Thanks!

Looking for a fully remote government job that I can work from Mexico.

Im a government (municipal) attorney now. In it for the PSLF. Got 5 years to go but im ready to move to mexico now. My husband is in Mexico and im tired of being away from him. Need a government job I can work from Mexico so I can get PSLF. It absolutely doesn't have to be law. Im tired af but I'll learn something new if I need to.
Thanks

Anyone get public service loan forgiveness? The stats of only 1% qualifying is always wild to me. I know people have made blatant errors (not make sure their jobs qualify, not consolidating their loans, etc) but still....

I practice LGL. I plan on setting a meeting with my boss to discuss salary. I am coming up on a year in a couple months. I’m prepping for the meeting now. I want to put together a list of my duties, assignments, “wins,” etc. My plan is to have all of this on paper so that he will have a reference point and he can walk away from our meeting with all of the info I would like him to consider. How would you organize this document and do you have any other suggestions of info I should include?

I plan on applying for a chief deputy clerk of court federal position. Would like to chat with someone about resume/interview expectations. This is my first time applying at the federal level.

Hello,

I am a 3rd year insurance defense attorney with product and premise liability experience. Due to long-COVID, I am likely to lose my job.

The plan is to find a government position that would involve more substantive litigation and trial work, then leverage that into the private sector a few years down the line.

Any advice would be appreciated regarding networking, where to start, etc. Thank you.

Government agency attorney (child welfare) with 20 years of litigation experience. With that said, I am looking to relocate to the DMV and practice in a non-litigation role. Any tips re: where to start?

Any opinions about whether local government civil lit defense positions are recession-proof?

Anyone else have elected officials who think "the Rona" is an Obama and Clinton hoax?

Has anyone taken a federal appropriations law class and is willing to share course materials or outline? Anything that’s not the full text of the red book 😄

I graduated law school in 2016, did a state clerkship, and immediately after I started working as a hearing officer. I’m looking to move to federal work and started applying. Is it unreasonable to think a GS-13 is a possible starting salary?

Hi,

I have couple years of insurance defense experience, mostly product and premise liability work, and am transitioning to the NYC law department.

With some trial experience through that position, could I translate that to a private practice down the line?

Any advice would be appreciated!

Is it viable to change from litigation to transactional in a major metropolitan city? Looking to pivot into transactional from civil litigation but have an outstanding offer for a litigation position. If you’ve done it, do you have suggestions ??

Looking to apply for a court attorney (self help) position. Any idea on time line for applications being evaluated, interviews, decision, etc.?

How are my fellow gov lawyers doing with $$$ right now? Anyone have financial strategies or tips to providing for a family on a non private sector salary? I want to stay at my CA DOJ job as long as I can but also want to have kids. Live in LA