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Highly organized. Agendas for every meeting (with clients or with colleagues). Makes you look prepared, knowledgeable, and on top of things. Also makes you feel more confident and relaxed because you know exactly what you need to get done.
Yes exactly! Also helps take notes because most of it is already on paper.
My mentor made it a point to be extra kind and patient with JA’s, as they are in charge of Judge’s scheduling/calendars, etc.; they are overworked and underpaid, and tend to remember the nicer attorneys.
He also taught me to not be afraid to get hands on with a case, I.e. if the case relates to real property, go drive by it and get an idea of what it looks like, so you have a better idea of what you’re dealing with.
Also, to not be afraid to pick up the phone and call opposing counsel to discuss the case; a lot can get lost in email communications, and there is an art to conversations between counsel, allowing a more personable approach and can lead to less animosity/adversity.
Another thing he emphasized was involvement in the legal community - attending judicial round tables, charity events, CLE opportunities, bar association luncheons, etc. This was pre-pandemic, though.
I also learned a lot of what NOT to do, but that’s a whole different thread …
A deep understanding of the law, the reasons and history behind the law, a meticulous attention to detail, excellent writing skills, and an anger management problem.
No, that was kind of a joke. They definitely had a temper, but I think it was from constantly having to deal with people who were not at their level.
Their temper was never uncalled for though. If you messed up, they would call you out on it. In front of everyone. But it was never unwarranted.
They demanded the same level of perfection they expected from themselves. Before I encountered that person, I was a very sloppy person so to speak.
Few things.
1. Wildly on top of all her projects and following up on things that she gave me to do. Id call it extremely good organization and time management skills. She juggled tons of things, both home and work life, and somehow the balls never fell. It became a goal of mine to catch something for her, even just through a reminder or something. Anything. Never happened during the two years I worked with her.
2. Generally, she is just extremely intelligent and competent at her job.
3. She was a reasonable person to go to for advice and problems as a new attorney just starting out. Be it practical advice on things like billable hours, navigating firm politics, or legal advice on matters.
Any tips on how she stayed so wildly on top of all her projects ?