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Why Associates Are Quietly Leaving AmLaw Firms in California Even in a slightly cooler lateral market, AmLaw firms across California continue to lose associates, particularly from the classes of 2021 and 2022, at a rapid pace. Across litigation, corporate, IP, and employment practices, the same story is playing out: capable, motivated associates are quietly making… Continue reading Top 5 Reasons Associates Quietly Leave AmLaw Firms

Alicia Vargas, founder of Vine Attorney Search, was recently featured on the Chambers Student Podcast to discuss how attorneys can navigate life at a law firm following a merger. In this episode, Alicia shares insights into how firm culture, attorney experience, and candidate priorities can shift during post-merger transitions. Drawing from nearly two decades of… Continue reading Navigating Life at a Law Firm Post-Merger: Alicia Vargas Featured on Chambers Student Podcast

As we settle into Q2, the Q1 2025 AmLaw 200 Lateral Hiring Report offers some telling insights into the current state of the legal market. For California-based attorneys, the numbers confirm what many of us have sensed—firms are becoming more strategic, particularly when it comes to associate hiring, while continuing to invest in senior-level talent.… Continue reading What Q1 2025 Lateral Trends Mean for You

As uncertainty clouds the legal industry, many attorneys and law firms are feeling the pressure. With fluxes in the landscape of work, it can feel like a daunting task for those who are trying to stay marketable and prevent layoffs. While news reports focus on large-scale firings from major companies, there’s plenty that lawyers can… Continue reading How to Avoid Layoffs and Stay Marketable With The Legal Market Flux

From navigating contracts to finding the right position for your qualifications, it takes a strong sense of strategy and expertise to secure your ideal legal job. Whether you are an attorney, lawyer, associate, or partner – it is essential that you have access to the best job opportunities presented by the most trusted recruiters in… Continue reading Navigate the Legal Job Market with an Experienced Recruiter

We have seen historical lateral hiring since 2020. Unfortunately, as inflation and high-interest rates slowed corporate and lending activity, there was an influx of associate layoffs – specifically with firms that service the tech sector. When it comes to overall trends in the legal market, lateral attorney hiring is starting to become more reflective of… Continue reading How is the Legal Economy Affecting Lateral Attorney Hiring?

As attorneys navigating a competitive job market, having the latest regulatory and legal framework knowledge can be invaluable in helping you find opportunities that match your goals. The new California Pay Transparency Law is one such development, offering attorneys — at all levels of their career — new guidance that provides greater insight into potential… Continue reading Leveraging the New California Pay Transparency Law

If you are an associate at a large law firm in the United States, it is important to know about the bonus system. This system determines how much money you can make each year, and it can vary greatly from firm to firm.  In this blog post, we will discuss the common minimum billable hours… Continue reading The Biglaw Bonus System: What You Need to Know

With the New Year rapidly approaching, many attorneys are already thinking about their job prospects for the coming year. If you’re one of those attorneys, now is the time to start planning your job search. Why? Because the best time to look for a new position in the legal field is now! Here are five… Continue reading The Best Time For Attorneys to Start Their Job Search Is Now

It’s no secret that women have been leaving law firms in droves over the past few years. In fact, studies show that nearly 60% of female lawyers leave law firms within the first seven years of their careers. So, what’s driving this mass exodus of women from law firms? Here are a few key reasons:… Continue reading The Untold Reasons Why Women Leave Law Firms

Making the decision to go in-house as an attorney can be a difficult one. There are many pros and cons to consider, and it’s not always the right decision for everyone. In this blog post, we will discuss some of the key factors you need to think about when making this decision. We’ll also look… Continue reading The Pros and Cons of Attorneys Going In-House: When Is It the Right Decision?

Junior to mid-level associates are often happy with their respective law firms, but some question why others would consider moving laterally. The answer for many of the lateral moves taking place lies in career progression. It is not uncommon for associates to want to know that they are on a path to partnership and beyond.… Continue reading Why Associates Leave Their Law Firm for Another

Last year we saw firms hire at unprecedented rates. However, the legal market in California is back to pre-pandemic hiring trends. This year we are seeing firms hire selectively, offer lower sign-on bonuses, and reduce the opportunity for fully remote work. The market is becoming even more competitive as attorneys vie for positions at the… Continue reading California Legal Market is Back to Pre-Pandemic Hiring Trends

Making partner at a law firm is no easy task. It takes years of hard work and dedication, and even then, you’re not guaranteed the position. One key component to becoming a partner is meeting billable hours requirements. In this blog post, we will take a look at what goes into billable hours and what… Continue reading What It Takes to Make Partner at a Law Firm: A Look at Billable Hours

Vine Attorney Search is frequently asked by candidates what the firm back to the office policies are. In Big Law, we have found that many attorneys overwhelmingly want more flexibility and don’t want more than three days mandated in the office.  A recent study from American Lawyer even shows that many attorneys are leaving their… Continue reading Lawyers Prefer Flexibility Over Mandated Office Days: Back to Office Policies