Lateraled almost 2 years ago. Have averaged 80 billable hours a month the entire time. People tell me not to be concerned. I should be very concerned, right?

Are any other paralegals struggling with billable hour requirements? I have 5 years of experience in corporate transactions, M&A, and real estate work, and have never had billable hour requirements. I'm in a new job now where I do and I'm nowhere near meeting them. I'm getting a lot more admin work than billable work, and it's stressing me out.

Hi all! I’m looking for recommendations for team building activities in Charlotte. In particular, activities for a smaller team. Located close to Uptown would be an advantage.

It’s been a while since I’ve done one so wanted to see what other people are enjoying these days!

Does anyone have insights into recruiting at the Dubai office? Have things slowed down?

I’m a manager at KPMG moving to senior manger in April - if I moved to ACN could I come in at SM prior to my promotion kicking in?

How can I live with my decisions and stop changing my mind about things?

I can’t stand people that brag about how busy they are or how late they stayed up doing X. They may think they’re just complaining, but the sanctimonious tone is unbearable. I promise you, no one is impressed. You are the problem with this industry.

Can you leave as an A2 to an audit client that you’re not on the team

Still don't have xlookup. #fomo

Any recommended resume writing services? Especially in insurance industry

what's the best lesson working in the retail industry has taught you?

Anyone joining Deloitte india in the month of October?

Can anyone refer me in Capgemini India?

Please note that I'm on notice period and looking for urgent requirements.

Capgemini

Hey folks, I just want to know how to identify by seeing an offer letter of TCS, is it a C2H or Parament position ?

Underrated tech companies to work for? E.g. not FAANG.

Anyone in Miami going to the Real Deal Showcase on November 10th?

Want to start going back to leetcode for more exit opp. Getting stumped on very simple questions. Any resources to help with algorithm? My data structure funds should be good enough. TIA!

Any Fujitsu data science folks here?
I want to know how’s the data science team at Fujitsu pune - projects, wlb, learning?

Anyone else getting spammed for "law firm in house/gc's office" roles and know what the deal is with that? Not really looking to do it but curiosity

Quit quit quitttttyyyy time!

I lateraled into a niche practice group in Sept 2021. I also have a 1 year old and have been mostly remote since I started - but have been keeping busy tracking towards 2400-2500 hours. That said getting to know people only remote has been kind of awkward at times (email only can be tough to decipher) although as a working mom the pros vastly outweigh the cons. Yesterday my main partner asked me to come in Thursday bc he will be there and set a time to meet. Is this good/bad?? kind of nervous!

If we all make a fuss about returning to the office do you think the standard will change?

I can’t stand people that brag about how busy they are or how late they stayed up doing X. They may think they’re just complaining, but the sanctimonious tone is unbearable. I promise you, no one is impressed. You are the problem with this industry.

Any references for good tutoring services for the bar? Repeat taker and want to make sure I pass this time. I’ve already looked at the tutoring that barbri etc offer and I am looking for a person/service which isn’t part of a course. TIA!

Did your firm’s leadership send a message re the horrific shooting? Before I lateraled we always got emails from leadership, which IMO were very humanizing and appreciated. New firm leadership seems to just avoid — probably to not appear politically involved. Your thoughts on these types of current events and firm acknowledgment?

I’m a first year that’s inching toward second year. Partners in my group say “sometimes getting thrown into the deep end is the best way to learn.” However, I feel so lost. I feel like saying the above is just an excuse for not wanting to take the time to actually teach new associates.

I’m debating to join Locke Lord Dallas in transactional. I’m looking to stay at the firm long term and would appreciate any information y’all have. Please be as candid as possible.

When did you receive your signing bonus?

Has anyone used or heard about Flagstar Bank for mortgage? Seem to have a great program for JDs, wondering if anyone has any bad experiences or good experiences with them

When should a stub start getting worried about not having much work and low billable hours?
I’ve asked for work but no luck. I know they say this is normal for a stub but when should I start getting worried and consider looking for exit options? Fyi, I like my practice group, so I don’t want to change to a different group within my firm, hence would have to lateral, if I have to. Also, other co-1st years are churning in high hours.

Is an offer after only a first screener a red flag?

BeCiAL sPoNuSeS this year??

Any news from DPW? 🤔🤔

Any big law associates looking to transfer out of Texas in light of the new laws repressing women's rights? My firm has an office in Colorado and a group of 4-5 of us have been discussing transferring today. Rent/Housing is roughly the same in the two states.

Does someone have a good punch list of things to do before giving notice at a firm?

Hi boys & girls!

Joined a big firm (Big4) not long a go and starting to feel like I got a good grip on my current work.

I've always been very technical, so I think that the only thing I am missing now is making sales. (I really wanna make partner)

Can any seasoned lawyer share tips and materials (i.e. books) which can help?

Would it be a good idea to join a Social Club where potential clients spend time? (gym/tennis/paddel/events)

Any advice welcome!

Whats a bougie/hip gift from a friend you would appreciate?

How do you justify a $100k pay cut to go in house?