Transactional Associates (biglaw): At what point should the more admin tasks be taken off your plate? I spend so much time sending signature blocks, prepping sig pages, updating checklists, collating documents, etc. The deals I work on are typically staffed by a partner, me, and a paralegal (who only does title and survey review). I’m in this terrible zone where the partner doesn’t pay attention to my deals because I have it under control, but I don’t have anyone under me I can delegate to

Far- does the cpa test on ifrs vs gasp?

Looking for friends in NY area. Feel free to comment if interested! 27F

Sometimes it feels like customer service is just trying to calm down a large, angry toddler.

Pivoted to a solutions consultant role from management consulting this year and hate it so far. However I know I can’t get this comp in the open market currently. What to do? Anyone else pivot to SC and hate it first few months then start to like it. I’m still in the product training phase

I live in Florida's 5th district and am genuinely so discouraged by the options of the universal primary. They're all Republicans which is why it's universal and i was like ok fine I'll just vote for the most moderate as I've voted for moderate Rs in the general of local elections before. 1st ones 1st Google result was a bunch of transphobic tweets, 2nd ones 1st result was fb campaign page of antivax BS, 3rd one is the incumbent who just voted against marriage yesterday... Why

Hello fishes! I am currently interviewing for a Portfolio Associate role a PIMCO , down in their Newport office. I would like to get some feedback if any of you are familiar with this role, what are the exist opportunities that can come up down the road? I know it is not presented as a front office role but more of a support role to PMs. Appreciate anyone’s input on this. Thank you!

Any 40F interested to chat?

IP boutique versus IP at an AmLaw firm. Has anyone worked at both and which did you prefer?

Guys, I need your expert suggestions. All figures are in INR
I am living in Europe with my wife. We both are earning.We save around 4.5 to 5 lakhs every month based on exchange rate. We have SIPs of around 60k. Please help me to invest my savings. Apart from mutual fund SIPs I don't know much.

Any open CISO or Head of InfoSec. Positions?

Had a second interview with AmLaw200 firm Monday, which I originally got from a referral from an influential partner. All seemed to go fantastic and heard back from two of the most relevant partners replying to my thank you email saying they’d definitely be in touch soon. Now I’m getting nervous although I’ve got other interviews and don’t really want them to get back yet. I also know it can take a bit to get an offer together but the anticipation is increasing. Should be a great weekend!

Were floating holidays included in your offer letter?

Hey fishes,

Any idea if the laptop gets delivered before the joining date or now? My joining is in 3 weeks. I received the email where we have to fill all the gratuity and other forms.

Reason I ask is - in the other case, I will keep my personal laptop ready

Favorite font for meeting notes and other stuff in Word? What about emails?

Does anyone practice White Collar criminal defense in NYC or know a decent amount about it? Is it fun or fulfilling? Is it a good way to break into government work in the future?

New job offer, for the first time in my (relatively short) career, I am being asked for a background check. I’m nervous as I have a misdemeanor that was resolved as key 2009. Felony plead down. (Cont)

What are some of the common pretenses used by supervisors that indicate tough conversations are to be had regarding an employee’s future with a firm? Thanks.

My back still hurts from last week, these fancy ergonomic office chairs seem to somehow feel worse then the regular ones...

I’m a judicial clerk and was offered an associate position. I received the info regarding billable hours, salary, and benefits. What are other things I should know about before deciding to accept?

What are the best automation tools for legal/compliance work that you use?

Looking for topcoat recommendations

I have no idea how to use the PACER system and at this point too embarrassed to ask 😭

If X owns 100% of the equity interests in Y, who signs the pledge agreement?

How long does it usually take for a firm to raise an associate’s billable rate?

Anyone inadvertently copy OC on an email with a memo analyzing an issue very detrimental to your case? I tried recall and directed OC to delete but I’m still shaking and panicking. What do I do?!

We’ve been mandated to come to the office but governor cuomo has mandated reduction of work forces to 50% in the office by tomorrow. My firm hasn’t said one thing. Seriously?! What can I do

What happens with liability if your firm (that carried malpractice insurance) did work for a client, the firm dissolved and 5 years later the ex-client wants to sue?

Toxic Tort Lawyers - any pros/cons after switching to this practice area?

As many of you know, NY canceled the September Bar Exam, leaving 2020 graduates like me wondering, ‘Now What’? If NY adopts diploma privilege, (which I doubt), how do already admitted attorneys feel about hiring 2020 grads who could be admitted without taking the bar exam?

Has anyone gone from big law to in-house back to big law? If so, I’d love to know why you made the jump and how you liked big law after already being in house.

The “I’m so excited about this big new deal!” to it ruining your every waking hour pipeline

Is it legal/ethical/normal for a firm to take out a life insurance policy on an employee it finds out has been battling serious health issues (and has the employee reluctantly sign a consent to it)?

How does one get in the Best Lawyers lists? Couldn't a firm just submit all of thier attorneys?

Polling Big Law … has your firm offered hybrid work arrangement for LAAs? What are your feelings on your LAA working from home twice a week? Assuming hands on tasks will be covered via teamwork with those who are in office, do you have any issues? Thx