I have noticed that some paralegals and staff are rude to junior lawyers. Why is this the case?Even those really good at their work, they basically try to tell them that they don't take orders from them, but there is a hierarchy and really, they do. Why? what is their issue with junior lawyers?

Lateral/Conflicts question— my spouse is lateraling to a new firm. This is the first time either one of us has lateraled as we’ve been at our firms since law school so dumb question. He’s been coordinating everything from his personal computer so far. For purposes of filling out the conflicts questionnaire, he’s worried that sending the filled out form containing client data over his personal computer might constitute mishandling of client info for ethical purposes— more in comments

My firm offered a stay bonus. Three people quit last month, so they offered the survivors $15k to sign a one-year commitment letter. I need the cash, but I feel like I’m signing away my mental health for a relatively small price. Smart to decline?

Someone in the office has been leaving sticky notes on the communal fridge complaining about the smell of certain lunches. I’m 90% sure it’s the senior associate who eats nothing but protein shakes and sadness. Frankly, I just want to eat my leftovers in peace. How do you guys handle weird office politics that start in the kitchen?

🙋‍♀️Curious about partner compensation across different law firms (and whether it’s worth of the lifestyle 😂) If you’re comfortable sharing, please include: • Equity or non-equity partner • YOE • Firm size/type • Practice area • Market/location