What’s big law like in San Francisco? Anyone have any insights to firm cultures or billable targets?

I’m a first-time prospective lateral likely to get an offer shortly. I just received a lateral questionnaire that requests billable hours, rates, fees collected, etc. for the last three years. Forgive my ignorance but is this normal/standard? Do people actually answer these honestly? One of the reasons I’m leaving my firm is there isn’t enough work in my group so of course my hours are low.

To the post below- it is quiet, so I’ll bite!
Does anyone know about associate compensation at the regional Atlantic Canada firms? The the big ones have all been posting job ads for associates in the 3-5 year range. Any insight on salary and billable targets?

Moving to atl- what are typical 1x1 rent prices?

Any female in SFO/ Bay Area want to grab some drinks/bite tonight. 30 M

Can delta regional upgrade certificates be used anywhere in the US? (i.e, upgrade from economy to delta one JFK-LAX)

Anyone working as a 2 years + lawyer for Fragomen in Canada can share their salaries and working advantages? (holidays, billable hours etc). Got an interview coming up and want to make sure not to under-sale my profile!

I have an interview with Korn Ferry for an associate principal role and am curious about others’ experiences have been with work-life balance here. Also, I have an idea of what I should be compensated in this type of role, but any insights on how they pay compared to others would be helpful. Are you traveling during the pandemic or have client interactions been virtual? Lastly, if you are a consultant here, are you on billable hours? My current consulting role is not - so this would be new.

Hi folks, I had a quick question around remote work. My office is in San Francisco but I worked remotely from NJ for clients on the WC. How should I answer the question, “did you earn income working remotely by providing the services in a different state than the state you originally engaged employment with it”? If it matters, I never set foot in CA.

Does anyone have experience working for a ALSP? How does compensation work (pay and benefits)? Are you an employee or technically an IC? Do you have billable requirements like at a firm? How do you think it prepared you to potentially move in house? I'm currently at a firm but thinking of taking a position with an ALSP but my goal is to go in house.

Best consulting exits for work life balance in SEA?

How do firms give bonuses to associate attorneys? Quarterly, monthly, annually? What is a bonus based on? Money recieved, billable hours, etc?

I'm looking to set up a bonus structure for a new associate.

Does anyone have experience working for a ALSP? How does compensation work (pay and benefits)? Are you an employee or technically an IC? Do you have billable requirements like at a firm? How do you think it prepared you to potentially move in house? I'm currently at a firm but thinking of taking a position with an ALSP but my goal is to go in house.

What is the current salary for a S1 or S2 in the VME group for HCOL? San Francisco?

Hello and happy Thanksgiving! What are the pros and cons of living in San Diego vs San Francisco? I’m from NY and looking to move to one of those locations. I’m hoping to get more info on rent, dating, entertainment, taxes, and job stability.

OPEN ROLE:
Administrative Assistant in San Francisco
MUST have a background in Financial/Banking Services and have a stable work history.
This is a very stable, growing, and reputable company.

$75-85k

I’m moving to Denver with my husband and cat from Dallas. We are 39 and 40. No kids, we will both be working from home. The idea is to rent for a year and see if we like it. I’m interested in the nature opportunities and I’m in ok shape. Otherwise we are homebodies but committed to making the most of our time there within reason. His sister and family live in the Central Park neighborhood but we don’t have to be around there necessarily. Where should we be looking?

You guys are focusing only on doge or other cryptos as well?

How do real estate lenders take cash flow into consideration? For example, typically I would probably only be approved for a $500k loan ($125k comp and $100k for down payment), but if I’m buying a multi-family home and planning to live in a unit and rent the others, will lenders approve a bigger loan?

What is the base for newly promoted C and M in DA track?

How much are new hires in advisory making now in Ny? Just curios to see how much it went up since I started 3 years ago

What’s the hours like in CMAAS NYC office recently?

I’m looking to chat with BCG fishes in climate and sustainability. Pl lmk!

Any CDD / M&A Strategy fish willing to chat?

What do senior associates in Chicago make?

Hi fishes! To those of you who moved from UK (or elsewhere) to Dubai for work - is it the standard norm to get an expat package when you move to Dubai? Just trying to understand how it works. Thanks!!

Anyone here looking for a rockstar SDR Manager with 2 YOE? 🫶

I have offers from

TCS x lpa
Citiustech x +1 lpa
Legato X + 4 LPA
Wipro X+1 lpa + 2 JB

Tcs is ba in energy domain
Rest all healthcare

Which is the best company overall ?

YOE 10 : As a Product owner / BA / Functional consultant
Domains worked : Workforce Management, Healthcare

I started a small LLC on the side. My company is getting it's first client this month.

Wondering if any 🐟 have recommended resources on setting up initial consulting business thru an LLC.

Books, websites, tax strategies etc.

My LLC is already incorporated, but looking for guidance with the next steps (creating contracts, invoices, etc)

Hello!
Do we have a provision to work from another country for a brief period? Does it impose any challenges business wise? I need to visit my bf and thinking to spend at least 2 months. Has anyone done it before?

Any other round 1 Kellogg fish reading too much into this email from FinAid to apply for a scholarship? I know it says app still being reviewed but I want it to mean “you’re in, apply 4 scholarship”

Is binance down? Trying to cancel a limit order and getting a fail error?

Hi fellow PMs, Question for the group: has anyone here made the switch from being a creative agency PM to a digital producer or digital agency PM? I.e. going from managing creative projects like TV to managing website builds/UX projects. If so, what was the transition like and what helped you get your bearings in the new environment? I’m thinking about making the switch myself but I don’t have a digital background.

First year here wondering the best way to carry work phone along with personal when you’re on the move. How do you guys do it? Same pocket makes me wary of damaging them.

Need advice. This year I am sitting 16 of my final professional exams. I have a dissertation to do. I have my traineeship to finish. Is adderall a good idea?

My goal with law school was big law. I graduated top 30% at a T50, are my chances at Big Law done?

I have mid-size firm offers, but it appears that significant big law hiring is done.

Does anyone have any suggestions for picking a firm that will get me there?

Any advice is greatly appreciated, thank you!

I be wanting to go off but then I check my bank app, calm down, and keep working.

Is getting into crypto law a bad idea or is it a burgeoning field??

What percent do you think big law firms collect on large class action lawsuits? On average, assuming it is all on a contingency basis.

I'm thinking of leaving firm life and applying to the NY SG's office. Anyone heard anything about it (work environment, prestige, etc.)?

Explain to me like I’m 5. Why does the monthly billable hours goal on things like Intellistat change month to month. I’m not hitting hours this year. Last month goal was 158. This months goal is 180.

Were you anxious when you first started in biglaw? Any advice for a first year who is worried about getting laid off & feels the pressure to try best in every assignment to get work?

What is a material billable hours difference from your peers at the same group? If I bill 150 less a year than another associate should I be worried?

Anyone at Davis Wright Tremaine and know if they hire remote paralegals on a full time basis or iy through the 6 month contract?

Senpais, looking back, if you had known more about your specialty, would you still have chosen it? If not, which specialty would you have preferred to enter? And why?

How long of a commute would you consider to be too long? First year associate trying to balance convenience with living more frugally to save up some more money.

Moving from government to BigLaw as a 6th year. Since I'm coming in as a mid-level, I feel like this transition is different than a junior whom partners expect to know little. Any advice?

I keep making stupid minor mistakes at work lately presumely cause I’ve been so burnt out, and my senior is constantly mad at me, which made me want to avoid the dirty work even more… I really should care but is it bad that I don’t really care anymore

Best recruiters for moving in-house?

Does anyone think Biden will *not* further extend the pause on student loan payments until after the election?

What corporate practice has better longevity if your goal is to stay in big law for as long as possible: M&A or Capital Markets?

Dropped off my kids to school this morning and just felt unsettled. It’s so hard to concentrate on work today.

Any big law associates high risk for COVID nervous about going back to the office even after you’re vaccinated? I just don’t see how a firm can require 100% of people to vaccinate so nervous about the people I’d be around