I left biglaw a couple years ago due to burnout and semi-swore never to go back. The lifestyle of being a corporate associate just ground me down. The firm has reached back out to me and offered for me to come back on an hourly basis because the team is too stretched and they just need more bodies. I was honest with them about having a family now and that I'm just not willing to do all nighters and grind like I did before, and supposedly they understand and it won't be full time. Fingers crossed.
Has anyone negotiated pay terms in a situation like this? When I was salaried on lockstep there was nothing to haggle over. I'm curious if anyone has asked for things like a signing bonus and/or some sort of annual bonus potentially? Has anyone negotiated a higher hourly rate from what was initially offered?
I'll never be partner, of course, but I value my time and independence. I just don't want to leave money on the table if I can avoid it.
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CanadianWolf
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Re: Hourly Associate
Are you employed ? If yes, how are you paid and at what hourly rate do you bill ?
How many years of biglaw experience do you have & how many years of experience as a lawyer ?
How many years of biglaw experience do you have & how many years of experience as a lawyer ?
