I’m a partner now in my firm and really enjoy it apart from having to support solicitors to record their time efficiently to meet the firms targets.
our specialism is seen as one for quirky people who are fascinated by the subject matter, rather than money. I fall into that category myself but have “found my way” through years of experience. My bosses are not like that. They have never struggled, so have no understanding or sympathy for someone who does not complete their timesheet daily giving a full account of the day.
two of my solicitors confess to being really efficient only in emergencies. When there isn’t an emergency they will tend to:
1 “store up” work
2 go down rabbit holes of intellectually satisfying things that grab their attention
3 get too interested in the topic at hand and forget to record their time
4 get distracted
5 start a job well but then get stuck and let it fester whilst newer shinier tasks take their attention.
HR would support me in asking for external productivity training if anyone can recommend something. But I would be grateful for any thoughts at all really.