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Plus, despite being very patient and helping them with doubts, they churn out garbage. It is easier to redraft than send out recline versions
They will find someone who will pay them 1.2 lakhs 6 months later and switch :)
Even tier 2 law firms can't retain talent - Tier 1 poaches them
This is the reality for competent people
Incompetent people - their reality is different
If you are not one these guys, you probably don't have the same pull, so all you can do is compete on the monetary front. If you have non monetary perks such good mentorship, WLB, good work culture and ethics, the junior might be willing to give a little discount on retainer to continue working with you.
For the pay you offer, ideally you should be getting good people to stay.
The pay/ stipend I get is SO bad, that I see absolutely nothing besides money at this moment.
Want to know what makes it even worse for me?
I have taken up close to 75%- 80% of the drafting, I am at office post court hours EVERYDAY, and I don't even complain about it. Why? Because I legit like working.
However shoddy pay has now gotten to me to the point that NOTHING but money can make any difference whatsoever to me now
Besides, except for a few law firms, all chamber practioners experience this constant flux. Just get used to it. You can pay them 1L and ain't going to cut it with these gen z kids.
For the work they churn out and their ethics, they ain't worth a dime. They can't draft caveats, applications. Go on and on about constitution and corporate laws. Well, they can suck on that knowledge.