Maximum Lawyer Why Most Law Firm Hires Fail in the First 90 Days
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Jan 31, 2026 They dig into why new hires often stumble in the first 90 days and how unrealistic expectations derail onboarding. The conversation contrasts instant output with buying future capacity and stresses unlearning old habits. Concrete firm-specific skills and reasonable 30–180 day milestones get attention. Practical fixes like documented standards, supervised execution, and steady goalposts are highlighted.
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Hiring Is Buying Future Capacity
- Hiring buys future capacity, not instant output.
- Expect low initial output while new hires learn firm-specific ways.
Structure The First 30 Days
- In the first 30 days, focus on learning firm systems and case/matter flow.
- Mix face-to-face, audio, and visual training and give them a clear checklist to follow.
Plan For Short-Term Workload Increase
- Do not expect meaningful workload reduction in the first 30 days; expect an initial increase.
- Plan for the short-term friction required to build long-term leverage.