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Trying to buy place in NYC, does anyone know of any banks that finance mortgages in NYC and offer incentives for lawyers?

Has anyone successfully made the transition from Big 4 L&E to a full service Big Law firm? If so how hard was it to get in? How much of a difference is it in terms of work/life balance

Seeking a new path away from litigation, eyeing in-house counsel roles. Skilled in labor and employment law, I aim to reduce motion practice and writing. Keen on roles involving presentations and lega… more

Seeking a new path away from litigation, eyeing in-house counsel roles. Skilled in labor and employment law, I aim to reduce motion practice and writing. Keen on roles involving presentations and lega… more

Any insight on working at American Family, BI defense?

In house - First 30 days; first 90 days, what was your goal? What did you do? What do you wish you did? What to avoid? People to meet, people to not bother with, etc. will be doing corporate (M&A … more

Does anyone have referrals for northern virginia area family law attorneys? I'm looking for someone to walk my fianceé and I through a prenuptial before our wedding in the fall.

What is the likelihood of being hired by a firm who previously represented you?

Anyone know of any remote positions for lawyers in the UK?

The environment at my firm has caused me to start taking an anti-anxiety medication recently. I cry every day. I am considering going on a medical leave for a few months, but am worried about the impa… more

Any insight into Haynes Boone in Orange County, CA?

I was just sworn in yesterday. I took the bar as a foreign attorney. I was a criminal defense lawyer for 4 years in my originating country. I moved to the US and got a job as a Paralegal in a criminal… more

Curious why do recruiters and interviewers like to ask “why do you leave the previous firm” so much. If the experience is pleasant, no one would want to leave. Most of the time those departures happen… more

I have a trial set next week. The Plaintiff hasn’t responded to any correspondence for months. We are going to trial to ask the court to dismiss (if Plaintiff shows then ask to continue trial). What s… more

Any former big law attorneys regret their decisions to leave big law? I am 6 years in and reaching my wits end but afraid I would miss the money too much.

Anybody have experience working in the NY office of Fox Rothschild? Would love to DM and get your thoughts.

What are good ways to determine market entry level associate pay?
I (3L) have a meeting coming up at a small law firm that I am currently employed at where I believe I will be offered (or start discus… more

Anybody have experience with bonuses at a Plaintiff’s firm? Are you usually satisfied with them? I’m in Defense right now so I’m not sure how that works.

Can recruiters connect me with any of the firms of my choice with openings published online or can they only connect me to firms with contract with them in place?

I hope I made the right choice. Decided to stick with my current firm doing commercial lit instead of moving to a reputable PI firm. Was told I could make 200-300k+ doing PI but stuck it out with comm… more

I was laid off in October and have 20 years of paralegal experience yet its been impossible to find a job, let alone even receive a request for an interview. After applying to hundreds of jobs and hav… more

I have my first workers comp hearing tomorrow. I’m on the employer side. The claim is contested on compensability. Any advice? I’m so nervous.

I was hired to join lit defense team at my recent firm, and I do mostly construction accident defense/NY Labor Law. I have no desire to continue doing ID work at this firm. The partners in the commerc… more

Struggling for work. Lost my job last October and I’ve been having issues finding employment since then. I graduated law school but have yet to pass the bar exam. Any ideas?

NJ/NY folks: anyone know any decent firms hiring.. (new to area). would prefer to work at NJ office, 3 YOE, have done a lot of ID (mixture of diff practice groups) but trying to move away from it, loo… more

Any insight on Sterlington? I know they’re fully remote and promote themselves as former BL lawyers. Seems like a good option, but curious about anyone’s personal experience with them. Thanks!

Working at a mid law with 1800 billable with good enough compensation but with a toxic boss vs working at a big law with 2000 billing hour expectation with ok people
Which one would be better?

I have recently put in my resignation. During the exit interview, should I just tell my boss that I am leaving this job because of the way he behaves?

I’m a transactional lawyer (20+ years) looking to switch from BL to a small boutique. The new firm is asking me to work on a drafting project for one of their clients. Am I wrong in thinking this is… more

Any insight on Manatt in Orange County?

I have so much work related anxiety. If anyone else has been in this position, how did you know it was time to see a mental health professional?

Would you apply for a job although you’re not to passionate about it , just to get your foot through the door, in case another opening comes up in the actual unit you want? Or is it wiser to just wait… more

How do you transition from litigation to a compliance role? Anyone here who has done it ? I’m a 3rd year.

What are people’s experiences as Crowell Moring LA? Specifically white collar group if possible. Thanks!

Hello, I am a 6th year attorney in Florida who was recently made Senior Counsel at my firm. I have been focusing my practice on construction litigation and have been handling my own cases for about a … more

I told my recruiter I wanted to join a small firm so I can learn from the partner for trial cases/new area of law (personal injury).

Now that I have a case going to trial, he has 0 templates for anything and does… more

Advice re recruiter emails? I’m considering looking into lateral options and not really sure where to start.

What is the current salary for attorneys working in Procurement with 20 years of experience in construction law?