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Nothing to keep from your old firm. You’re starting fresh and the lens your firm brought to your performance is very, very different from your new manager.
Check out Sterling Miller’s tenthings blog for great tips.
I have some many thoughts for tips but here’s two:
I’d say spend a lot of time listening and learning about the culture of the place and the history. With time, you will find ways to add value. Don’t try to force it early on. So very often it’s all about building relationships. Early on, be a learner. Big misstep I’ve seen: New lawyers arriving and thinking they are the first to see one or more issues. Typically, people have long ago thought through that issue, found an approach and moved on. There is no faster way to alienate new colleagues and business partners than coming in hot and thinking you’re the first real lawyer there.
Also, ask your new boss for a few names for potential mentors. Have coffee with each of them periodically, ask for tips, missteps they made or saw others make and then really listen.
What they tell you will be invaluable, you just need to listen well enough to pick up the pearls of wisdom.
Good luck! You’ve got this!
For your own info keep your performance evals (I used mine once to show that even though they wouldn't give a referral they did find my work more than acceptable). Not sure why billing reports would be needed.
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I am a solo now but back when I was in mid law I heard attorneys brought their brief banks in case they needed them.