Why do firms have billable minimums or requirements for associates? This may be a stupid question. If an associate works really hard and delivers good work product in a timely manner, while also seeking additional assignments when needed, don’t the billable hours take care of itself? If I’m seeking more work and not getting any, whose fault is that? I’ve been told I do really good work. But this whole billable requirement thing really pisses me off.

Paralegal in mid size practice. Other than staying current with CLE’s (I am). What’s the best way for me to increase my billable rate?

What's up everyone? I saw a salary survey posted earlier. What do y'all think I should make at a litigation boutique that handles primarily business litigation on a contingency fee? No billable hours.

Thoughts on leaving law to become a contract manager? Small law experience. Billable hours driving me nuts. Is there growth potential in house from a contracts manager position?

Did the billable hours bonus not get paid out today? Or is it to be paid in the next check?

I am a 10 yr lawyer. 7 yrs in my practice area. Little over a year at current firm. Still an associate. Im at large plaintiff firm w/ billable requirements. I do mass/class cases and hold a couple leadership positions (these were competitive to get). What should salary be and when should I make partner. I’ll add I work remote and pretty autonomously. Little contact with partners or anyone at my firm.

Is it just me or the average billable work in infrastructure transactions has blown off steam in the last couple of weeks?

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?

As a new hire, how long did it take you to get a full plate of work? Meaning at least 7.5 billable hours per day.

Is anyone experiencing a reduction of billable hours due to less assignments?

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 are your average billable hours? Month / year? What type of practice are you in? Are you on the Cravath scale? What associate year?

16 weeks and so worried all of the stress I’m under is going to hurt the baby. Between work, my own scary (non-pregnancy) health stuff, the pandemic, my mom (who is a widow and lives alone, basically isolated by choice due to covid) is having health issues, and pressures to keep billable hours up, I’ve been having complete breakdowns. Today I spent almost the entire day crying and now have to make up the billable time this weekend. I really worry abt what effect this will have on the babe.

Salary survey:

Base:
Years:
Number of attorneys:
Yearly billable requirements:
Bonus:

Busy season check - rate your happiness from 1 to 10 and your average billable hours per week (10 being like a rock star happy) 🤠

If Donald trump works from Trump Tower two days a week, is he remote and WFH? As his client, I am not ok with that since his billable rate is really high.

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?

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

I hate how billable hours are inextricably tied to your sense of worth/achievement in this job

Ever been let go before your billable time entries were in? Was let go today and not all of my time made it in as it was due next week. I’m expecting a heavy payout but I’m wondering if they can withhold since my billables are not in? Seems like their loss at this point.

15 minutes after the fire alarm went off at client building and as our team stands outside the building the first thing our SM tells the team- "remember all this is billable time."

Kitno ko 5% hike mila? Please mention your rating, team - MC/TC/Assurance and when you joined PwC, lets see if there is a pattern to folks who got % hikes

My ex-wife is suggesting sending our 3 year old to a early school program, from 7am-5pm. Which I think is too long for a 3 year old. Any perspectives on this from other parents? Thanks

Wanted to understand what happens in FAANG companies if H-1b visa runs out and there is no I-140 in place to extend visa beyond 6 years. Do they transfer the employee to a non-US office E.g. Canada? Does anyone here been through this scenario?

Fractal Analytics or EY GDS
YOE. 3.6 years
Fractal is offer me 2 lakh more compared to EY

So I met a girl on the apps, we had a nice and low key date, went for a walk after. Things wrapped up nicely and I didn't get the vibe she wasn't interested. However, we've been texting a bit and she takes hours to respond. I haven't been pushy about a second date but if she's not interested, I feel I should move on. Any thoughts on this?

Please share Australian client names of coforge?

Guys I have 10 yoe with pharmaceutical company and looking to move into consulting. I wanted to know will it be possible to move to Zs

Hi boys & girls!

Joined a big firm (Big4) not long a go and starting to feel like I got a good grip on my current work.

I've always been very technical, so I think that the only thing I am missing now is making sales. (I really wanna make partner)

Can any seasoned lawyer share tips and materials (i.e. books) which can help?

Would it be a good idea to join a Social Club where potential clients spend time? (gym/tennis/paddel/events)

Any advice welcome!

TFW you settled a matter and opposing counsel calls you to ask for more disclosure -____-

If I’m looking at relocating across the country, do agencies normally offer some relocation money as part of the offer? What would be the standard to ask for?

6/5/22 check in! Happy Sunday funday, whatcha working on today?

How many weeks studying full time would you give yourself to study for REG and FAR respectively? Also would you recommend timing FAR for after July to account for the changes?

Do you ever feel like you have been breaking up with your career....like since you started it?

Just wondering , what hotel chains do the following companies use? MBB, ADL, Strategy&, Roland Berger , Delta Partners , Alvarez

My name is Nate and I am the organizer.

Has an agency you interviewed with ever said your work was too "Americana humor" for them? Not sure if the style of my voice will ever make it in this industry.

Kellogg vs Sloan? Both full price

My goals are consulting or tech in NYC or SF. I was looking through both employment reports and it seems like they're both very strong in consulting and tech placement

Kellogg
Pros: never lived in the Midwest before
Cons: suburbs

Sloan
Pros: major city
Cons: did my undergrad in Boston so I feel like I'll get a similar experience

Any good dermatologist recommendations for hair loss?

What are partner hour requirements and how do they differ from associate hour requirements?

Know for a fact I do not want to do litigation after one year. Want to try transactional work because I eventually would like to go in house. Firm reluctant to move me around right now because there’s a lot of work in litigation. I don’t want to wait around hoping they will put me in another practice area and jeopardizing my chances at an in-house position. Should I be looking for new jobs?

Going to my first mediation tomorrow - I’m representing the plaintiff. Any advice?

6th year of practice. I need to get out of insurance defense. Probably would prefer to be out of litigation in general. I also need to get out of south Florida/Florida in general because my salary is not great compared to the high cost of living in my city and I haven’t been able to find any other reasonable paying job. Been looking on and off for 5 years. Prospects are extremely poor. My question is: what are some good JD-preferred career paths or lateral opportunities I should explore?

Firm email system is down today so.....snow day?

I’d never really looked at my billing stats until today, ie the nitty gritty (second year, AMLAW lit) — I have a 98% realization ratio. Feeling pretty good about my revenue generation and the fact that I’m about to put in my notice and go make that sweet revenue for another firm.

Should an employment lawyer consider getting a PHR/SPHR certificate? Is it worthwhile?
A lot of in house opportunities seem to be looking for them

Any firms in Chicago open to junior lit to corporate retool candidates? Willing to start as a first year, am currently in BL, and have decent creds. Appreciate any intel, thanks in advance!

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?

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?

Is there a market for lawyers to add expertise In crisis management or reputation management? My goal is to counsel clients on how to respond to media inquiries without saying or posting something detrimental to a potential litigation while still maintaining communication with their client base. If so, how to break into that industry? Courses? Books? Certifications?

Any thoughts on when making a lateral move as a mid-level litigation associate will be feasible again? I want to make a change, but (for obvious reasons) I worry firms may not be looking for any more mouths to feed at this time.

Agreed to serve as local counsel for another attorney in my firm (different office). Answered complaint and then the case fell off the rails. Turns out firm has a conflict of interest that was missed in initial check, client has been instructed to retain a new attorney, court has ordered us to withdraw and client to produce documents by Wednesday. I keep reaching out to the attorney who I am assisting to ask if I can file my withdrawal and for the name of the new attorney and nothing. (Cont.)