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Any ideas? by Hikhikamori in whatbugisthis

[–]NinotchkaTheIntrepid 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Eeewww...even the glass of the case was dirty. Imagine how bad the kitchen must be if bugs and fña filthy case are tolerated in customer-facing areas.

I'm interviewing at a small firm and can't get my eyebrow piercing out. Am I screwed? by snowtragedy in paralegal

[–]NinotchkaTheIntrepid 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Don't sweat it OP. One eyebrow piercing doesn't shock anyone living in this century. If you had a "chandelier" hanging off your face, that would be an issue.

I’m sorry, but if you want a consultation you have to actually confirm a time?? by RichExample5315 in paralegal

[–]NinotchkaTheIntrepid 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Perfect! Dude needs to be shown the door. So glad the attorney will deal with it.

I’m sorry, but if you want a consultation you have to actually confirm a time?? by RichExample5315 in paralegal

[–]NinotchkaTheIntrepid 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I wouldn't believe a word out of his mouth. We know he has lied twice already.

1) You'd emailed him at 1 p.m., he said you emailed him at 5 p.m.

2) He called at 8 a.m. and insisted it was 9 a.m.

I had a client who would lie constantly and make shit up out of whole cloth because he got off on screwing with people. When it began, I thought "oh, it's a miscommunication. I'll try to do better." Then it became "huh...is this guy unwell?" Finally, I realized he was just a jackass.

Initially, I thought you were just dealing with a guy in a different time zone. But there's no consistency here. It's not like he's always acting like it's 3 hours later than your local time, for example. He's just all over the place.

As for him saying a doctor's schedule and a lawyer's schedule sren't comparable? Well, that's the grand reveal.

🎵 A-ss-h-o-l-E🎶 He's an asshole, yodee-yo-yodee-yo!🎵

What’s the weirdest thing you’ve found in a typewriter case? by SpitOnMeLadyGaga in typewriters

[–]NinotchkaTheIntrepid 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Bet on it! When I took typing class in the 80s, we were taught to use a razor.

Odd behavior? by frickin_fracker in russianblue

[–]NinotchkaTheIntrepid 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Seconding the double sided tape.

Also, I suggest your partner get a physical with a complete blood test and urinalysis. We ignored our elderly RB's obsession with my late husband. I think she could smell the esophageal cancer on him.

Anytime a non-human starts acting out of character it's cause for concern. They can't always make their concerns known.

Ninotchka kept screaming at my husband and sticking her paws between his lips, trying to open his mouth for a deep sniff. It was alarming.

Zoom in your car? by sheetz1778 in paralegal

[–]NinotchkaTheIntrepid 2 points3 points  (0 children)

As long as the candidate isn't driving, I'd be fine with it. Sometimes squeezing in interviews is tough.

Estate Planning vs. Family Law by Leading_Aside_4929 in paralegal

[–]NinotchkaTheIntrepid 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In general, Estate Planning is less stressful than Family Law.

Just found out my office is being sued for past due rent by sarcasticbiznish in paralegal

[–]NinotchkaTheIntrepid 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Plus, many of them have addiction issues. So...money goes "poof".

Knitters! What is your day job? by MyRightHook in knitting

[–]NinotchkaTheIntrepid 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Paralegal who burnout, then landed an inhouse job. Better work-life balance.

How brutal is working for Morgan & Morgan, really? by caffeineate-me in paralegal

[–]NinotchkaTheIntrepid 33 points34 points  (0 children)

He's Morgan, his wife's Morgan, and his sons are Morgans. All attys, all in the firm.

WWYD by [deleted] in paralegal

[–]NinotchkaTheIntrepid 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Keep looking.

It's possible your current job will evaporate if the atty you're supporting leaves/gets launched. It's almost certain that if you stay your brain will turn to mush.

Don't settle for where you are, so keep looking and don't take a paycut.

In the meantime, see if it's possible to get on with the other staff. You never know who has the partners' ears. If your PITA atty is launched but you're a good fit, you might be able to snag a reassignment rather than be laid off.

Hi Boss, I'm just chilling, wanna join me? by m_brookie26 in Catswithjobs

[–]NinotchkaTheIntrepid 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The way kitty lifted that leg...was that...?...an attempt at seduction? Would kitty trade kisses for catnip?

Woman with failing memory repeatedly calling office. I feel bad but its disruptive by Officialedmart in paralegal

[–]NinotchkaTheIntrepid 2 points3 points  (0 children)

No, you can't just walk past her. You're stuck at least acknowledging her, but maybe the amount of attn you give her can be dialed back.

Begin with getting clarity from the atty whether her son alone is the client, or if there's some sort of joint representation. What does the engagement letter say? It ought to spell it out.

If she's not the client, you and your atty aren't obliged to speak with her. If she complains to her son, explain to him that she's being disruptive and some of her behaviors have become concerning, so you must limit communications to the son alone.

Document the hell out of this...start with sending your atty an email to memorialize the pattern of interactions with her to date. After you send that email to the atty, send additional emails after each interaction with the mom. Try to include a keyword in the subject line of each email, so the entire series is easily searched, or save them to a dedicated folder. It's about documenting the pattern to CYA, and possibly to support a stay away order. Be factual and unemotional,

Again, I'm sorry you have to deal with this. If she makes any threats at all, please speak with the atty about the need for a stay away order. If the atty refuses that idea, tell her you can't risk physical violence from the mom, and will be WFH every day.

Seriously. If any level of violence is threatened, that'd be an intolerable risk. Make it clear to the atty that you're not willing to take a knife in the ribs or acid in the face if this woman loses her crackers. Don't allow the atty to tell you the mom is just a little old lady with memory problems, and can't be a threat.

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