Looking to make a lateral move to Lewis Brisbois but have concerns after reading the reviews. How is their pay? Is it easy to hit the billable targets or is there limited amount of work to go around? Any experience in working in the Dallas office?

If a recruiter asks what your average billable hours are, will you ever have to show proof of this number or no?

I’ve been working at my job for nearly 2 years and I still feel like I’m getting the short end of the stick with billable work. For example, I’m constantly doing data entry even though I have a masters degree in economics. My bosses already know that I’m frustrated with the lack of opportunity but they say there’s nothing they can do, is it time to look for a new job?

How does your firm keep track of billable hours? Are you measured by month or year or both?

Is it normal to have a yearly requirement but get emails/phone calls any month you come in “short” (below the estimated monthly requirement to meet your yearly goal) regardless of whether you’re on track to meet or exceed your yearly requirement?

Has anyone made a move from a boutique firm to Big Law, regretted it, stuck it out, and found success? I am in the ‘regretted it’ phase, but it may be culture shock. I started as a legal assistant for a solo practitioner 11 years ago and am now an IP Paralegal. I’ve never had keep track of billable time, and I think that’s one of the biggest adjustments.

Question: You're working as a freelancer. And have to travel for the job. Do you include those hours that you are traveling as billable hours or only the next day when the job starts?

Naive question: How many yearly billable hours are reasonable for a good balance of work and home. I have a young child and don't want to miss out on important moments. I had one firm state that their yearly quota is 1900 hours and I don't have a frame of reference as to whether this is reasonable or if it means 12 hour days. I am coming from public service so billables are 100% new to me. Any insight is appreciated.

Apps for keeping track of billable hours?

How do you track your time spent reading and responding to emails? I don’t want to run a timer each time I open outlook, but I feel like I’m losing hours of billable time every day to one-off emails that I would never individually bill for.

Is anyone experiencing a reduction of billable hours due to less assignments?

Any billable time tips?

I feel like billable hours discourage attorney efficiency and incentivizes folks to drag work out or take longer to complete assignments (excluding tangible due dates).

Have firms seriously considered other ways to measure productivity outside of the billable hour?

Hi guys,

I need some advice, I’ve been in a newly created role within a pharma agency for about three months now and it is not going too well. There is little to no structure or direction from senior leadership, no access to client data, little to no billable work. Worst of all, no project is related to what I have been hired to do.

I would like to move on with a different agency asap, but I’m not sure how to proceed with such a short time here.

Wondering what average billable hours are for 2022.

15+ years experience in Forensic Accounting. What would be considered fair pay in the NYC area? Average yearly Billings was 2,500, however recently took over the building out of systems, training younger staff, more marketing in a set region; basically more non billable work.

Obligatory financial info post. 1) size of firm, 2) billable requirements, 3) salary, 4) bonus, 5) quality of life, 6) debt, and and 7) family/married/single. Go!

What does everyone have for billable hours?

Partners/shareholders - how many hours are you expected to bill on work vs client dev and firm/associate management? My firm keeps saying that "there's no such thing as a relationship partner" and everyone top-to-bottom is expected to log 2000 hours/year on real billable work. Marketing etc is done on top of that. Is that normal?! If so, I'm going to have to totally rethink my life goals.

New Orleans attorneys: my firm is trying to gather data on billable requirements, rates, and salaries because it’s been experiencing crazy turnover lately. If you’re comfortable, it would be helpful if those in New Orleans or similar markets can share this information. I’ll go first: 1. Firm’s primary practice: insurance defense; 2. Firm size: 25-50 attorneys; 3. Billable requirement: 1950 annual; 4. Salary range for 1-5 year associates: 70k-100k; 5. Salary for 5-8 year associates: 100k-125k.

How much and how often do you fib your billable hours? Either taking off time to help the budget, or adding time to meet your needs….

Does anyone have any insight to the billable hours and culture at Quarles & Brady in the Minneapolis office?

I currently hold a bachelor in accounting and I am looking into transition to the Cybersecurity world. I have an interest in working with the banks doing penetration testing.

Can anyone recommend a Tech Bootcamps in the ATL or Metro Atlanta Area

How can I get started ?

Which firms are handling the FTX restructuring?

Looking for change. Exp 0-1 year full stack/python developer
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$500 short of United Gold membership. Is it worth it to travel just for the membership considering how travel looks next year? Looking for some insights

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Assistant Planner looking to take the next step. Currently on an integrated with a focus on digital and works with OOH, Print and TV. Would love to hear any opportunities!!

Starting out to be an Investment Advisor with just couple of accounts under management. Is there any good book about being a better advisor providing better investment performance?

Last week I was told I’d know about a job ‘by the end of the week’. It’s now Tuesday the following week. They offered to someone else, huh…?

Hi,
What is the typical pay for entry level certified medical cider with experience in the healthcare field?

Took a diagnostic test for GMAT got a 550. I would like to raise it by at least 100pts. I understand that’s a lot haha and Looking to take real thing in Nov. is that enough time? Been doing about 1-2hrs a day during work week and ramping it up on weekends. Thanks!

Hi Fishes,

What is ICG CPT department in citi(csipl)? And how is it wrt growth opportunities, wlb, work culture.

How to xlookup or vlookup partial nonexact values. For example I have 2774739_ABC_9999 and I want to look for 9999.

Anyone from SAP practice here willing to chat? Looking to discuss a few things before I join PwC.

When do we receive the resignation acceptance mail - after HR clearance or after resignation initiation in system?

Hi all,
I’m keen to explore opportunities outside lab in healthcare/life sciences as either~> Market Research Analyst,~> Business Development Manager,~> Management Consulting,~> Product Manager
I have a PhD degree in Neuroscience (4+ years of experience managing multiple projects simultaneously, with 5 first author publications, 600+ surgeries on mouse brain studying brain injury and link to Epilepsy) 1+ industry exp as Scientist.Need some references or links who can help me connect to companies

Hi guys looking for good fully remote companies that are hiring BDRs in EMEA?

Do you tell your boss is your pregnancy was unplanned or not?

Hi Fishes,

How to find flatmates in Bangalore (gay friendly )

Please don't comment things badly. Trying to normalize things.

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Does anyone know if compliance at Blackstone etc. has a good work life balance? Tired of getting emails on Fridays that ruin my weekend

Anyone move into BSA/AML Compliance work? Thoughts?

I struck out at OCI my 1L year and feel I've done nothing but play catch-up since. I have more real work experience than most of my big law friends but just don't seem to be impressing most employers. What should be my next step.

What are the best + biggest recruiting agencies for non-U.S. placements? Do those placements work the same as the U.S. in terms of offering a % of the candidate’s base salary?

Have you or anyone you know left law to take up a trade? Someone I trust suggested I’d be happier learning a trade than I am at my Biglaw job. I’ve thought the same thing in the past. Just curious if anyone has ever made that kind of move and found it to be the right one.

Anyone moved / have thoughts on moving into management consulting from M&A at a firm?

Where do V20 associates commonly exit to when going in-house?

Let's talk legal recruiting. It seems potentially lucrative, but also saturated and very difficult to stand out other than on existing reputation. To that end, (1) how do you break in as a practicing attorney, (2) what skills and experience are useful for good recruiters, and (3) what are compensation ranges? Assume a major market.

Anyone quit their job without another job lined up? Considering this option and luckily smart with savings so not an issue financially for at least a year. But curious to hear others thoughts? I hate what I’m doing and it’s just not worth waking up everyday filled with dread and stress anymore. Tried applying to jobs but running low on steam and just need a reset to really figure out what I want to do next.

Anyone on here have overbearing parents that have articulated disappointment in decision to take legal adjacent role? How did you cope? Being bombarded with calls that a potential job acceptance is career suicide.

Has anybody transitioned from law to an operations role at a company? I’m a 10th year attorney with an interview for a legal operations manager role. Any thoughts on that path or transition in feneral

I love the people at my firm and I’m abundantly thankful for my job, but typically the thought getting me through the day is that one day I won’t have to practice law anymore. 😀 I’m only 4 years in but a girl can dream.

Giving my two weeks notice tomorrow and celebrating the fact I made a successful transition out of law 🥳

Has anyone here (without any debt) resigned from their current job without any job lined up because of mental health issues?

Anyone have insight on the best recruiters in California/Bay Area?

I just bought a new e commerce business but the seller didn't have enough inventory on hand. It's going to take 5 days to get more. How pissed would you be if your order didn't ship for 5 days but we let you know and apologized for it.

Recently decided I want to leave big law this year. I would prefer to go in-house, but would be open to government or mid-sized. That said, I am struggling to network in DC as I have worked in Dallas until February (same firm, but moved here because my fiancée got a job here). I’ve been doing corporate/M&A for 2.5 years. Any suggestions on networking in a new city (or specifically DC)?

Anyone here ever left a big law job without something else lined up and, if so, can you share a little bit about what your experience in the job market was like?

Ready to pull the plug - I think I want to try being a recruiter. I’d love to hear others’ experiences transitioning and how you like it now. Also if you’re able to make similar to your big law pay (junior associate level). You always see people saying they are doing crazy well, but I have to imagine that’s not everyone. Any pitfalls to watch for? Advice on finding such a job and picking a good recruiting firm?

For attorneys who have transitioned to corporate development/business development, was it worth it? I’ve heard CD involves a lot of process work and I’m not sure if I’m glamorizing the field compared to my (relatively technically challenging) field of law