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I’m currently at a firm that is Band 1 for my practice area but we now have to be in the office 4 days a week. I’m a senior associate. I’ve really enjoyed being home these last few months. As a mom of four, being fully remote would be clutch while my kids are still young. The counsel role is at a firm that is not a leader in my practice area. It will be a huge downgrade in terms of working on sophisticated matters.
I work at firm that’s not considered biglaw because it’s not market salary (though it does get close) but still has a ridiculous hours demand. It’s not prestigious but they let me be permanently remote and be on a reduced hours schedule and it’s been life changing for work life balance.
Chief
Better than quitting for sure.
I wouldn’t consider working full time or in an office until my kids are in college TBH.
I also worked at a midlaw firm with zero clout in my practice area for 3 years when my kids were tiny then easily pivoted to midlaw once they hit ES.
Chief
*pivoted to BigLaw
Rising Star
I moved into the Am Law 200 after having kids and I’ve been really happy. If I was still at my original V20 I would have quit the law by now.
I can’t imagine doing four days in office at a market paying firm with four kids. I’m sure some unicorn could handle it, but personally I’d end up a bad lawyer and a bad mom.
Make sure that you talk to women with children at the potential new firm. If they’re happy to connect you to several, you’re in a good place. If they’re hem and haw about it, or the few they drudge up seem miserable, keep looking for a different landing place.