New job blues and in need of perspective. Senior ID associate. Left toxic, belittling boss for a $75,000 raise and nicer colleagues but my new workplace is chaotic. First of all, my paralegal started on the same day as me and I won’t have an assistant until next month. Second, I am taking over the work of a attorney who had to take a sudden leave of absence. New partners are nice but some of these files are a mess. It’s only my second week and I have 9 sets of discovery responses (1)

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It sounds like an initial obstacle to overcome, but once you get the files in order, you’ll be in a better place (eg, back to regular busy pace instead of extra busy). Grind a bit longer and enjoy the $75k raise!!!

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(2) due Friday. They were actually over due because the associate on leave never handled. The partner didn’t realize they were overdue until OC reached out to him this Monday. My partner then only requested an extension until Friday and threw it on me. I asked my paralegal to shell the responses and she totally misunderstood the assignment despite having help from other paralegals (fair because she’s new) and drafted outgoing discovery. To top it off, this is not the only partner I’m working for. I have several answers due Friday. I get litigation is busy, but this is far beyond a level of disorganization I am used to. Is this a lost cause considering the pay is good and people are nice?

You can always ask for another discovery extension. Most opposing counsels will grant it so long as there is no hearing in the next couple of weeks. This might help take some pressure off in the short term. I usually always ask for a few extra weeks. No one likes to file a motion to compel if they trust you will get the work done, but just need more time.

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