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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]The problem is it is very hard to get both good, substantive work and limited and/or predictable hours.  If they are counting on you for certain types of work, it is going to be a problem if you have to leave at 3, can't travel, etc.  If you are willing to do more menial tasks, it is often easier to get flexibility.

That's one of the main reasons PT associates often don't work well.  I'm not sure why the different title would help on that front if you are doing associate caliber work.[/quote]

Seriously this! If you want the flexibility predictably or not have to travel, plus you don’t need the $, become a staff attorney that does doc review. I’ve done both (though full disclosure, I did doc review because I could not get back on the associate track). If you’re doing associate work, the firm is going to pressure you to get the work done regardless of you staff attorney position having a weekly or monthly hour cap. The firm wants you badly because they need the work done. What makes you think they will refrain from pressuring you to make the client happy? Even if they put it in writing and you choose to only put in the contracted hours, the work will continue to pile up and you’ll feel internal pressure to get it done. Associates are trained to please and work extremely hard. It won’t sit right with you if you don’t get the work done even if it goes over your hours limit. [/quote]

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