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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I am afraid of getting fired at big law.

I started in December after a few years at DOJ.  The firm is one of the top and asked me to come in as a 2nd year associate (instead of a 4th year).  I took the cut which still paid better than GS.

Everything has been fine.  I was asked to be a summer mentor and lead recruiting efforts and was told that I was a great representative for the firm.  My reviews have been solid.

A month ago, another associate from my law school who I trust (and who is a 5th year associate) told me in confidence that she heard a head partner say that there isn't a "place" for me here. He has not given me work and seems to be noting that my hours are low (which they are).  I've never turned down work but don't have enough and refuse to fudge on hours.  She says that she's seen other people "pushed" out by this guy since he is the major rainmaker and thinks my time at the firm is limited.

I'm disappointed because I like big law -- the work, the people, the clients, the offices, the training, the free coffee on the floor, and, yes, the paycheck.

I've been kind of in a daze since this conversation.  I'm not sure what to do.  Am I just waiting to be cut?  Should I be finding another job?  Is big law not a good fit for me even though I love it?  This is not an experience I ever had at DOJ.

I've been approached by a small firm with only 30 attorneys.  Would that be a better fit?

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I was in this position as a more senior attorney. I took paternity leave and got an in-house job quickly. [/quote]

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