Moore & Van Allen.

Pros:

5.Current EmployeeGreat flexibilityParalegal in Charlotte, NCRecommendProsLove being able to work remotely.ConsThe volume can be a lot and client expectations are sometimes unrealistic.

Advice to law firm management:

The firm should work on increasing diversity among senior attorney and partner recruiting efforts in an effort to improve junior attorney retention.

Pros:

The firm has strong corporate and transactional practices. The partners seem to genuinely care about their clients and instill that feeling in junior lawyers.

Cons:

The firm still struggles to recruit and retain talent from a variety of backgrounds. Despite recent efforts, the senior associates are largely white, and the membership is predominantly white men.

Partners to Avoid and Why:

Off hand, I cannot think of any particular partners to avoid, though certainly some are better than others, and some are more conscientious than others.

Favorite Things About this Firm:

The firm does a good job of ensuring junior lawyers get opportunities to flourish in their practice by taking on more and more responsibilities.

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Length of Employment:

5-7 years

Advice to law firm management:

Try your best and put in as much time working as you possibly can, they will make sure it is worth your time.

Pros:

I've been with Moore & Van Allen P.L.L.C. for over 5 years now and they have helped me grow in my career immensely. A fantastic place to work.

Cons:

The hours are very demanding as is the workload however it is very much worth it to put in as much time as you can.

Advice to law firm management:

You'll have opportunities to learn and upgrade your skills but you need to be flexible and a quick learner. The challenge is to maintain work-life balance.

Pros:

Variety of work available and you can choose whatever you like. I would say I had diverse experience while working as an attorney at this law firm. Great people and support from across the board to help you progress with your career.

Cons:

At times I felt that project deadlines are unrealistic. At time I felt that promotions tend to be based on relationship not merit.