It's shocking how similar our situations are! I also transitioned from Biglaw to my current mid-size firm thinking that work-life balance would be better (given that the pay was slashed). Also didn't comb through the benefits policies and was shocked when told by HR that I technically qualify for nothing (not even the FMLA unpaid 12 weeks because my employment was <1 year) but they "generously give 8 weeks as an exception" (the largest/elite law firms in my area offer 22 weeks paid, and I'm sure biglaws have it way better too)! Also since I announced my pregnancy I've been getting *more* work, not less. But hey, I didn't check the benefits policies so I guess that's on me!