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I hate to ask this but I would love to know what habits you have to be perfectionistic - I think I have the opposite problem and make so many sloppy mistakes
Take an hour or so, or a day, then re-read your memos slowly. When you read it after finishing it you see what you’re thinking or meant to write. When you take a break and read it later you will see it fresh
Think of an assignment like a problem you’re solving for the partner or client. The memo or brief set of discovery etc that looks perfect is nice but the partner or client cares more about whether the problem / issue is identified / solved / resolved. Don’t get me wrong, part of being a good lawyer is demonstrating attention to detail and providing a well-written product / analysis, but the goal of the partner and client is to resolve the issue / case in the best manner possible. Analogy I use for my clients and associates— I’m really a plumber. No one likes to call a plumber, but when you do it’s because you need the plumber. You need that problem solved. Doesn’t have to be pretty, but does have to be done right