Staff position at a top law firm after recent discharge?

[jillian763]

hello-

I currently work at a law firm but see an opening for a better staff position at another higher ranked law firm. Is it ridiculous to think a law firm would hire me after a recent Chapter 7 discharge. (I filed while already working for current firm). Is it worth applying???

Thanks for any thoughts/input.

[chicagoannie]

You'll never know if you don't apply - GO FOR IT!

[AngelinaCat]

Annie is right. If you DON'T try for it, the answer is 100% No. But if you try for it, you have a 50/50 chance!

Good luck!

[IamOld]

Like the other said, it NEVER EVER hurts to apply - if you don't, as Angelina said, the answer is definitely no!!!

[jillian763]

Thanks everyone! I sent my resume & cover letter....we'll see what happens.

[AngelinaCat]

Good luck to you. (keeping fingers crossed)

[corrin69]

By staff position, do you mean "contract attorney"? In large firms, staff attorney and contract attorney sometimes mean temporary and/or non-partnership track positions. They are often paid less than regular associates.