There is no "I" in Team

I was reminded again yesterday that practice of law is not always glamorous or fun. It was one of those days when a motion had to go out and it included a zillion parts and well pieces of paper! So there I sat in my large office, with my degree on the wall sorting papers... So Law & Order right... WRONG! There was a split second where I wanted to scream this is not what I went to school for, but I remembered that not all things in any job are glamorous or fun.

It's the small, seemingly mundane tasks that go noticed. When you help to get something out the door, or compile lists, designations excerpts, and even alphabetize. People recognize when you are a team player. I admit its more fun to draft an awesome motion or response, but there is something to be said about the "thank you" you receive when you help someone else out.

It shows you are committed to the job and can see the bigger picture. People are more willingly to give you other projects when they see you are more than happy to draft that affidavit or sort through a 100+ page depo. Plus, when its billable it doesn't matter what it is, right?!

And don't forget tomorrow is Adminstrative Professional's Day. Take time to thank your secretary, paralegal, runner, or whomever is there to support you. I am no better a lawyer than the wonderful people who support me. ~The Illegal Blonde