Lateraling Questions
Posted: Tue Jul 27, 2021 4:09 pm
I am a first-year associate who has recently accepted a lateral offer to a different firm. I accepted the offer about 2 weeks ago, and promptly turned in my diligence forms to begin the conflicts process. Since accepting the offer, I've coasted a bit (I haven't actively sought out new work, but continued working on my current matters). I'm expecting to clear conflicts this week and then immediately provide notice, but now I think my current practice group coordinator has suspected I've slowed down and is asking if I have capacity to work. Last Friday, a partner approached me about a new matter and I told him I had availability. This is sort of weird timing--I don't want to get heavily staffed on matters only to provide my notice at the end of the week. Is there a good way of navigating this situation?
Also, I have a question relating to giving notice generally. My firm's policy book doesn't have a specific policy on resigning, so I literally have no idea how to do it. I was planning to schedule calls with the partners I work with the most to let them know of my departure. But as for protocol for leaving--how do I do that? I plan on typing up a letter, but I don't really know to whom I should send it. Any advice on how to best do this so that I can transition as smoothly as possible is greatly appreciated.
Also, I have a question relating to giving notice generally. My firm's policy book doesn't have a specific policy on resigning, so I literally have no idea how to do it. I was planning to schedule calls with the partners I work with the most to let them know of my departure. But as for protocol for leaving--how do I do that? I plan on typing up a letter, but I don't really know to whom I should send it. Any advice on how to best do this so that I can transition as smoothly as possible is greatly appreciated.