Ask A Recruiter - Law

I am a first year associate. I have about 7 months under my belt. Can I quit sooner than at the 1 year mark? And begin the job hunt. Will it be possible to find a new job either at another law firm or...

Has anyone accepted a counteroffer to stay in an in-house legal role? generally happy with current company but another opportunity came along with better compensation and flexibility. After I resign, ...

3rd-year ID associate in South Florida. $140k salary, 2160 billable requirement, but 2400 encouraged. I mostly WFH, which helps, but litigation stress feels unsustainable with a 9-month-old baby. I ca...

Has anyone ever turned down a higher paying legal role? recently came across an opportunity that offered significantly more compensation, but after learning more about the role, I wasn’t convinced it ...

I have an interview at a very forward-thinking entertainment law boutique that says their culture is casual and creative. Every fiber of my being says I should wear a full suit, but I don’t want to lo...

Are fully remote in-house counsel jobs actually out there? I see a decent amount of job postings, but many of them have been reposted several times over the last few months. I’ve applied to probably 3...

I’ve been practicing for 12 years, but I took a few years off to raise my kids and now I’m looking to re-enter at the Senior Associate level. One recruiter told me I’m too senior for an associate role...

Just curious how much weight should one give to gut feeling during a job search, especially at the senior level? Have you ever ignoring those instincts and regret it later? (I had a quite interesting ...

I’m a new parent and I’m hoping to find a role that allows for a 30-hour work week or a 0.8 FTE arrangement. I have a stellar record in employment law, but every time I bring up part-time in initial s...

I recently finished my JD while working full-time as a paralegal, but I’ve decided not to take the bar because I actually prefer the support side of the house. Now, when I apply for senior paralegal o...

The toxicity at my last firm got so bad that I quit without another job lined up just to save my mental health. I’ve been unemployed for two months now. How do I explain that I walked away from a high...

Would a firm or legal employer consider hiring a more senior candidate even if the positing is for a junior role? For example, if the position is for a mid-level associate, but someone with 15 years o...

Hi, I’m in need of a recruiter. I’m on paid parental leave but laid off for unspecified reason 1 month into new firm. I have employee benefits, executive compensation, and employment law experience ...

I recently had an interview process where the conversations felt positive, the chemistry seemed strong, and I left genuinely feeling like things had gone well ,only to later receive an email saying th...

So cal senior lit associate at Vault 100 with $500k+ originations 3 years in a row at competitive rates ($1100+). Feasibility of lateraling to AmLaw 200 as NEP? What is the range for base salary?

I went through several long interview rounds for an in-house role, and near the end of the process I was given a fairly extensive writing assignment that felt surprisingly complicated and time-consumi...

How much does company brand name matter in an in-house legal career? recently spoke with a recruiter about a role at a smaller company with a broader scope and more senior title. On paper, it looked l...

Recently joined the community and start to explore my next opportunity. I’ve noticed that many fully remote legal roles seem to offer lower compensation ranges compared to similar hybrid or in-office ...

I’m a mid / senior associate (cusp) and a recruiter refined resume and it looks good but removed bullets under my summer/ internship headings (had been at the same firm and in house for a few years). ...

I want to leave my firm, but my contract has a clawback provision where I have to repay my sign-on bonus if I leave before the two-year mark. I’m at 18 months, and I’m miserable, but I don’t have $20k...