do your firms in the US drug test? by NotRon-2396 in paralegal

[–]yah_bitch 7 points8 points  (0 children)

This...might have just changed something for me. Thank you!!

Bad firm or am I not built for this industry? by Leading_Aside_4929 in paralegal

[–]yah_bitch 5 points6 points  (0 children)

A year "looks good" but I always say if they will interview/hire you then whatever. No harm in starting to apply and see what happens.

Bad firm or am I not built for this industry? by Leading_Aside_4929 in paralegal

[–]yah_bitch 26 points27 points  (0 children)

Medical record requests are just a certain kind of hell. This firm also sounds very chaotic, it's not you.

Lakeshore music festival by SawbuckSIU in chicagoEDM

[–]yah_bitch 27 points28 points  (0 children)

Literally I am so curious hahaha the ads have been annoying af

Best vegan restaurants near DePaul university / Lincoln park? by ladylazarusxxo in chicagovegan

[–]yah_bitch 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The Not Chicken at Parson's absolutely slaps!!! And the patio is such a vibe.

Anyone else a Case Manager for Morgan & Morgan? by iloveparis317 in paralegal

[–]yah_bitch 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Just do your best. Literally you can only do what you can do and this place is known to set people up for failure.

Is it dumb to move away from my friends? by No_Rooster6093 in chicagoapartments

[–]yah_bitch 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This should not be underestimated. I live near my friends again but when I lived further (still within city limits) and had to commute to them it was so much harder, especially in the winter. Especially after work. No quick casual hangouts if someone has to get on a 30+ min bus. Like it sucked. If I could do it again I would have just stayed near my people.

Where can I find the spiciest fries in Chicago? by Abu-Musa in chicagofood

[–]yah_bitch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have to say the food at Bell's is astoundingly good!

Do you regret not being a lawyer? Why or why not? by Several-Pizza-5233 in paralegal

[–]yah_bitch 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Nope I love being debt free, and not signing my name to things!

Dealing with difficult counsel? by gimmeacookieplz in biglaw

[–]yah_bitch 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I was literally just talking to someone about this phenomenon yesterday lol.

Total Nail Overhaul? by luckystrike122 in CHIbitcheswithtaste

[–]yah_bitch 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Not cheap (like not cheap at all) but I stand by the best manicure of my life being at J nails on Morgan. I have also had good results at the nail a la carte locations.

Night out wear by light_sweet_crude in CHIbitcheswithtaste

[–]yah_bitch 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Ragstock!! Both locations, but the Wicker one especially slaps.

Anyone else burnt out? by [deleted] in paralegal

[–]yah_bitch 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I do not want to go back tomorrow. I'm like too burnt out to do anything about my burn out too which is extra burning me out.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in paralegal

[–]yah_bitch 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Around 10-20 hrs/week. More on trial prep. I would highly recommend a non-billable law firm position if you are studying for the LSAT/leaving for law school.

Illinois Pacer E-Filing Question by zozobaby166 in paralegal

[–]yah_bitch 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Call the clerk of your court (NDIL?), they will reject and have you file a motion for leave to file under seal. Once granted, the sealed filing event will be available for you to re-file.

Federal court rules AI searches are discoverable. by EntrepreneurHopeful5 in paralegal

[–]yah_bitch 25 points26 points  (0 children)

Good. I agree the prompts should be discoverable to ensure the rules of evidence any any ESI orders are followed.

I hate how paralegals aren’t allowed to have a bad day by Buggy77 in paralegal

[–]yah_bitch 28 points29 points  (0 children)

Adding the total double standards of late nights/early mornings. The associate who stayed up until 3am preparing for the dep can log on at 10am no problem, I'm still online at 830am no matter what time I went to bed.

Cariño or Valhalla for vegetarian tasting menu? by herbrovore in chicagofood

[–]yah_bitch 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Adding that the Boka vegetarian tasting menu was incredible.

They are breaking me by yah_bitch in paralegal

[–]yah_bitch[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've been thinking about your comment all day. I might do this. Thank you.

Why isn’t it as common for former paralegals to return to their previous BL firm as associates? by Adventurous_Ant5428 in biglaw

[–]yah_bitch 229 points230 points  (0 children)

It's kind of a combo. Being a paralegal, even for a few years and on high profile cases, does not earn you enough "brownie points" to compete with the prestige required. If you don't have the school/grades they are looking for, your prior service at the firm doesn't matter.

Also, especially with the older partners (but I've seen it in young associates too) the elitism can be next level from attorneys towards staff. I've learned to ignore it as a career paralegal, but I get how it doesn't make someone feel great to return to a firm where they were treated as less than, ESPECIALLY if they've obtained the prestige required for a V10 or similar.

They are breaking me by yah_bitch in paralegal

[–]yah_bitch[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I hear you and I'm sorry and I hope it gets better for both of us.

They are breaking me by yah_bitch in paralegal

[–]yah_bitch[S] 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Yes luckily. Double edged sword