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Things took a turn when I was transferred to another city as "in-charge," but with a salary on par with a Tier 3 firm. My responsibilities quickly grew to include billing, client acquisition, liaising with police stations, and working with local advocates – far beyond my original role.
The partners were unfortunately of little help. They lacked legal knowledge, provided no guidance, and were disconnected from the day-to-day work. Instead of focusing on firm growth, I was under constant pressure to secure clients, go to different police stations, and liaise with them to handle bail matters. I was regularly humiliated in calls, with accusations that I wasn’t doing enough.
On top of this, the partners would often make personal and sexually colored remarks, brushing them off as "jokes." Further, when I asked for the partners to visit our branch, I was told to arrange client meetings myself, with no further support. The firm also had a habit of delaying salaries, withholding expenses, and stalling reimbursements for months.
After enduring this for over 2.5 years, I resigned, even though I had no job lined up. I’ve been interviewing since but haven’t yet found a firm that feels like a better fit.
My advice to anyone considering joining a firm like this: Please, do your due diligence. Conduct proper background checks, speak with former employees, and understand the culture before you commit. These firms are like leeches – they will suck your blood and leave you with nothing.