What is the market like for junior associates looking to practice commercial lit in NYC? Not counting BL. Ranges for hours/salary? Thanks

A real gem from Henry Ford: "stopping advertising to save money is like stopping your watch to save time."

What do you do to increase the chance of your content going viral?

Have zero data experience. Best way to start self learning?

Sunday 4/19 FYIsland thread! Comment if you want visitors or want to explore new islands.

Anyone have a 200+ bell rate for turnips this afternoon

I finally have someone leaving my island! If they asked to leave yesterday, will they be in boxes today and gone tomorrow? How long do I have to find a new villager? Looking for a bear or cub!

This is second time I got offer from CGI but now I have again a better opportunity. So if this time I reject will there be any problem for me in future?

Does CGI has car lease policy?

Hi guys,

Does anyone going to office in regular basis. I mean for India location. Is it mandatory to go to office?

Need referral for CGI canada (does CGI Canada provide any work permit)

Would like to connect and learn more

I am an early stage career professional

Average salary ranges for a strategist in ATL? Small shop

Hourly/Day Rate for LA based Art Director for tech and gaming (social)? Freelance

Salary rate for this? Full-Time

Thanks in advance

3-5 YOE

I’ve been offered a role in S&C (Data Engineer) Consultant level w 65K base. How does this compare to the expected Consultant range?

Can anyone tell me the Manager bandings for S&C?

Advertising has ruined my life. I can’t even ask a friend about getting drugs without sounding like a tool - “Following up in regard to gram and point pricing for our visit”

Creatives shouldn’t be sharing their screens…I will die on this hill.

Glad you are here to answer our questions. How exactly does landed work?

Working remotely for a US company but looking at moving to Canada (still keeping my US job) does anyone have experience with this? I’m assuming this would make PR trickier?

As a 20+ year lawyer with no big law experience (smaller and mid size firms plus government and in house experience), would a BigLaw firm even consider me? Perhaps an of counsel position? Even a senior associate?

I’m thinking about transitioning to In-House from a big law firm where I practice Employee Benefits. Will employers consider me without the typical “corporate” or “litigation” experience?

Are there any certifications or comprehensive courses for attorneys looking to break into blockchain?

Dear legal recruiters who used to work as attorneys: are you glad you made the switch? I think recruiting could be fun but I know how much I ignore recruiter emails daily so it makes me think it’s touch to place people and make a consistent income. Thoughts?

Any recommendations for good recruiting agencies in the Carolinas? Trying to find someone to help me navigate my potential lateral career options based on my experience and interests since I’ve been in litigation almost two years and it’s not for me and I will be relocating there.

I need some career advice. I finished my master's degree in international law (B.A.Sc international relations) but I am not sure where to go from here. I always wanted to join a big firm and I've applied to different vacancies in international firms/companies but got rejected from all of them.
Does anyone have any tips on certain job positions or companies where an LLM would prove to be useful with my background?
I'm starting to feel quite stuck in this situation and it's very demoralising.

Anyone have feedback on in house attorney positions with Mercury Insurance?

Is it possible to go from Finance Compliance to Biglaw? I have 5y Biglaw experience abroad and NY license. Moved to NY for inhouse job in finance but considering moving back after 4y.

I have an offer for $130k for a senior attorney position in a boutique L&E firm. Also have a recruiter who thinks she can get me into another for $150-170k. Both are more than I’ve ever made (Denver, 17 yrs of experience but completely different practice areas). Any tips for countering the $130k offer for more using the other potential offer while not risking a complete withdrawal of the current offer? I’ve never been in a position to bargain my starting salary so this is all very new to me.

Masters only patent agent in life sciences, worked in house for 2 years as a paralegal, patent agent for one year now. What should I expect for salary in NYC boutique/big law ?

Any recruiters based in Dubai, UAE or working with law firms based in UAE or companies looking to hire someone with legal experience. Please DM me. Thank you

Anyone hear of a patent attorney going to an investment bank, hedge fund, or venture capital firm?? Considering a change. Thought I could use my skills to help investors analyze and valuate companies.

Assuming that I'm okay with a salary of 70K and more, and that I really don't want to work at a law firm. Is it going to be difficult for me to return to law with two years of experience and one year working in a legal adjacent role.

For a writing sample: Is it better to use a motion that you won, or a motion that may reflect better writing/analysis, but that you lost? Does your answer change if the winning motion is more recent than the losing one?

I have been practicing in creditors rights/foreclosure in PA & NJ for around 4.5 years. Due to the foreclosure/eviction moratoriums there is no work to do and I was furloughed. I am looking to change directions- what is the most logical next move?

I received an offer from a boutique litigation firm and a large law firm on the same day! I want to take a little time to consider both. What’s the typical time frame to respond?

When do firms start sponsoring green cards? What’s the earliest year you have seen and can I negotiate this as part of lateral package?

I am looking for a new job at the end of a long career. I have excellent experience in IP and Supply Chain Management. I've been fortunate to be in a high-paying position in the Los Angeles area and I rarely see comparable positions posted. The comparable positions at my company are filled by one of the big executive search firms. Any recommendations for finding the rare executive-level legal positions or for landing on the radar of the big executive search firms would be much appreciated!

What is the protocol with talking with recruiters? I'm not pre se looking to move right now but if something with more money and flexibility regarding location opens up then I'm not opposed.

Is it wrong to talk to them about possible opportunities?

Any recruiters in the Charleston, SC area? I'm trying to quietly find another PI firm. Please DM me if so.