My secretary gets upset/anxious whenever I ask her to file a thing that she doesn’t know how to do or takes time to do... I’m afraid of making her upset, but also think that’s her job ...

My coworker always takes a super long lunch. How does he have the time to get anything done?

need advice.

I have been working in an interim role as a portfolio manager. I was promised that the role would be mine. However, after doing the job for 2 months, I have been advised that we might not get the funding for the role and I might not get the raise and the title but my responsibilities will be the same.

Its a political minefield.

How should I back out elegantly that I need to be compensated fairly and competitively from this mess without burning any bridges

Partners: what would you think if a first year associate tells you she is pregnant? And what advise would you give about telling my partners? It was totally unplanned so now I am scared that this may hurt my career and I would be seen as not being committed to the job. This will be my second kid but we had our first while I was in law school. Most of the partners I am working with have at least two kids but also they are men. No female associates with kids in my office.

Do we have to wear formals in Airbus ?

Client gets distracted driving ticket. Pros adds no ops charge but it’s not on the ticket. Issue or not? He hasn’t received a new ticket.

What are your thoughts on having your webcam on/off for meetings with prospects? Do you have them turn it on, differences in industries for value of face-to-face, etc?

I dunno who I dislike more. My MDs for giving the orders or my Associates for following them and passing them along to me

The main partner I work for is constantly trying to set “legal traps” to see if I fall into them. For example, he ask me a specific legal question (to which he already knows the answer) to see if I am able to deliver. I’m so nervous now (this has been going on for over a year) that I often end up falling into his trap by doing (stupid) mistakes. What do you advise me to do? My self confidence is slowly getting destroyed. This does not happen with other partners.

As a level 1, have any of you had a manager scream at you for more than 30 seconds in front of the entire team?

Week 3 of 9 and the SM is still asking questions about sh*t we discovered in Wk 1 and he has since been told multiple times...this is going to be a fun one!

What would you include about you on your bio as a late junior associate/early mid level? I feel like it’s important to flag what you work on, but also not like you have much control over that at this stage. Anything that’s a huge accomplishment to have done as a junior just feels braggy.

Would it look bad to bring written notes into a meeting and basically start the meeting off by reading directly from them? Its tough for me to just speak spontaneously to subjects I known little about

I recently got diagnosed with ADHD as a second year. I’ve honestly had really poor performance for the past 4 months (mistakes left and right) and I want to bring it up to my partners without making it sound like I’m unloading responsibility onto my condition. Is this even a good idea and if so, any suggestions?

Final round with a MM PE Firm tomorrow vía zoom. Is suit expected given its zoom? Shirt with tie and jacket on the chair? Trimmed beard acceptable? I know I’m overthinking it but appreciate any feedback 😀

My old boss introduced me to someone that can help me get a job I want how am I supposed to respond to his introduction email

Partner sent me an email at 3:57AM, today. Think that was the last thing to come off the desk or first thing to come off the desk?

So I told my manager I will send this email on Friday but all day went in meetings and I thought I'll do it on the weekend instead. I receive the email at 2am from him "I took care of it".

Do you use the first name of the executive team members when you see them in the office? Regardless of whether they know you or not?

I put in a lot of effort to show my client properties that fit their requirements, but they ended up working with a different agent just because they wandered across an open house. I'm so frustrated right now. Has anyone else experienced this?

Perspective check:

I'm an SA, and my fiance is finishing up her residency and loves the medical field. I make good money and have a house but I feel like the relationship and the obligations (house, family) are anchors and holding me back from living my life. I want to sell and live on the road, traveling and being free.

I love my fiance and my family but I just want to quit everything and just hit the road.

Am I being dumb?

How are retail pharmacies regulating vaccine distribution? It doesn’t look like they are requiring any proof/documentation when booking online besides a checkbox

What ever happened to the bio-fuels that were supposed to be the Next Big Thing? You never hear about them anymore

Lately I have been checking out Instagram of a couple of guys who I am interested in a lot. Honestly, I do not know anything about them nor even met them. Just the pics.

How do I get over this thing in my head. I really don’t want to be doing this. Some of these guys are a match to me on different dating apps but it’s like one or two messages and then never chat. Happens multiple times & I feel like its just a right swipe for many without a lot of meaning. This is really affecting me lately.

Are hours really much better in industry? I’m very tired of big four hours

So I worked from home yesterday and my husband had a sneak peak on my meetings with clients (which I’m very new to being a senior). He mention that I should read some sales pitch books of some sorts so I can get a process down and not be drain from having genuine conversations with every client. I think it’s a great idea. Anyone have thoughts or recommendation?

Hi folks, can anyone help me with dumps for SAFe agilist certification exam?
Can we search and get the answers in Google while attempting online exam?

What laptops do KPMG UK @offer within the cyber team?

What pays better? Software development vs IT consulting.

Generally curious how many companies offer phone reimbursement? My last gig did not but the current one does. Legally it seems, all employers are required to do so if we use our phone in literally any capacity (video call, slack, teams, emails etc). How prevalent is the issue of not reimbursing phone dues?

My manager created a check-in meeting with me and HR for Thursday. Am I getting laid off?
For context: My agency lost two accounts I was on in a span of a month. *Deep breathes*

Anyone here part of a wine tasting group?

Anybody have to take time off for long-covid? How has your HR handled it? I feel like any info I have gotten on FMLA and disability is because I’ve brought it up and have had to follow up multiple times.

Hi everyone! I’m a new kid on the block. Does anyone here handle reimbursements to outside vendors/ non employees? If yes, do you have a specific platform you use? If you do, could please share with me?

I am looking to gain certification or other credentialing in diversity and inclusion, not only because it would look good on my resume both for future job-search purposes and also to become better educated in this area, which is growing in importance.
I looked at SHRM's "Inclusive Workplace Culture Specialty Credential" and got a bit of "sticker shock" at the cost - $1,655.00 for members.
Does anyone have other suggestions on training/credentialing in this area?

Am I being paid competitively? I have been the Onboarding Sup for my HR dept for over a year now and I’m being paid the state min for salary, which for CA is 62,400. I have not gotten a merit raise since the last 2 January’s, the state raises the threshold for salary folks. My company says that was my raise. Is this right? I bring a background from the clinical operations of my company, scheduling, field work, and what the average employee faces. I want to look else where but I’m not sure.

I have two questions. I have 10 years of experience in multiple sectors and I have been trying to gain a leadership position. I am attempting my PHR this summer but what are some tips in order for me to obtain a leadership position? Also, how long does it take to obtain another position out of state? I am trying to move to Houston but I don’t want to move until I am confident I can obtain a position in the city before packing up and leaving.

Question on vaccination requirements. Does anyone require the booster to be considered “fully vaccinated?” We are requiring employees to be boosted to come into office and I’m not sure if that’s legal.

I need perspective. I’m working 80 hours a week as an experienced entry level professional and I’m feeling miserable. This seems to be the norm in the role, but I was told otherwise during the interview process. I wonder if this could be sustainable in the long term and if I will get used to it.

I am a second year associate working in international arbitration. It is usual for me to be in the office from 9.30/10 am to 8.30pm and frequently after 8.30 and sometimes until late night (e.g. until 1am and very exceptionally nighters). How much time do you usually spend in the office? What country do you work in?

Just lateralled as a mid level to a biglaw arbitration practice - the team is busy but 2 weeks in most of my work is nonbillable BD related work like helping the partner with RFPs and upcoming webinars. Just wondering whether this is normal as a new lateral and if as a mid level I should expect to get involved with more BD as a general thing even as actual work ramps up. To be clear there are BD managers and practice managers I work with on the pitches so I'm not doing every single thing.

4th year V20 corp associate looking to switch into litigation (hopefully at a V50) and don’t mind starting over as first/second year. I know it’s an unusual switch and would appreciate any thoughts/advice/predictions re success of switching. For context I went to a decent law school and got decent grades (great 1L mediocre 2/3L).

Writing sample question. I drafted a really complex dispositive motion that was granted. It was obviously revised by the partners on the case but can I still use it as a sample?

Obviously I would redact or change client/identifying information. It was publicly filed and is available on the public docket. I am not one of the attorneys of record.

Curious what people have done in the past. I'm interested in lateral positions so can't exactly ask the partners I work with.

Expecting an offer from Wilson Elser (San Francisco office). I've been told to expect 125k as a 2-3 year, which is just a tad over my boutique firm. Any insight into billable hour requirements, San Francisco office culture, monthly/yearly incentive, work-life-balance, etc.?

What are the main differences between ID and commercial lit? And which would you advise given the choice? (I think I know answer here, but would love to hear people’s thoughts)
- posted this in law bowl, but thought I would cross post here as well

When your legal assistant (non billing) drafts discovery demands; how do you bill for it?

Any insight into Seattle or Spokane firm billable hour requirements? What compensation are you seeing for associates with 2-3 years of experience?

What is the most number of documents you’ve filed at once using Federal ECF? I had reason to look back today, and my record exceeds 170. Reaching that “filing submitted” page is a core memory at this point, but I’m sure it’s not that uncommon?

I work at a small firm with not that many workable templates so I usually have to do everything from scratch like drafting motions, pleadings, and researching all potential counts every time. Do bigger firms have better and more templates that allow you to have to do less research?

Not sure how to gauge this: first year lit attorney and have not been meeting hours due to general lack of work (I ask for it, people just say to hang tight until something comes up). The work I do get typically has a very quick turnaround time, so I’ll bill ~14h/day but for only a few days at a time, resulting in low monthly numbers. Is this normal for lit? Part of me thinks it’s a result of poor case management, but who am I to say? Just trying to hear about others’ experiences.

How does one sue a State Court in Federal Court when the State Court violated a party’s due process rights and equal protection in their Order?

Do you name the Court as the Defendant?

Stay in-house defense @ nationwide Corp, or head over to Plaintiff’s firm practicing med-mal? How does med mal compare to run of the mill auto accident cases?

Thinking about lateraling from one large top tier international firm to another. Everyone who has left my firm is happier work wise (though they miss some of our amazing perks). I was hired as a summer in 2016, clerked in 2017 and am now going into my third year of practice.
My only complaint is that I “fit” with only about 1/ 3 of the partners on the floor which makes getting work tougher than it should be. My anxiety is at it’s peak. I am wondering if a fresh start worked for anyone?

Would you guys mind sharing examples of ways that you draw boundaries for personal/family/social time while being a litigator? Sometimes the deadlines make it seem like I don’t have a choice but get shit done (written as I’m writing a motion in limine during a migraine).

Any guidance on magistrate judge-ordered settlement conferences?

When citing to documents filed on ECF in a brief, do you cite to the ECF-stamped page numbers or the page numbers created by the party in Word?