There’s been some turnover over the last six months at my firm, and I have taken over more files. I’m having a hard time getting ahead of briefing schedules and have been asking for extensions on a lot of recent briefs. In my practice area it’s never really an issue or objected to. However, I feel guilty that this is still happening. Any tips for getting over this?

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Take what you need. Instead of feeling guilty, use it put yourself in a position to pay it forward. That's all we can do for ourselves and the profession.

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This is me and it just won’t stop coming. Discovery due every day and briefs every week.

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Maybe just schedule a follow up with your supervisor, quickly discussing the recent increase in cases. That you generally are of a mindset to avoid extension requests, however it appears less feasible at this point. I’m sure some people will that that’s a shitty take but it’s an honest sincere approach

I have talked about it a bit. The firm has hired new grads pending bar admission so that should help. I haven’t gotten any negative feedback I just feel so overwhelmed.

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