Small firm, new call.
I work at a small firm that deals with real estate and corporate matters for large scale housing providers. I have the opportunity to learn a lot as we have a supportive team that cares to do good work and is open to suggestions. However, it’s solicitor work at a small firm in a downtown Toronto market where I’m surrounded by fancy firms and higher salaries (I make a salary comparable to other non profit/public interest lawyers but I also am a very new call). Also, the firms in a transitional period and apart of me feels it’s a ground floor opportunity to build it even more as the teams very receptive, supportive, and ethical.
Now, in the current legal market where it’s hard to find a job as a newer lawyer and gain experience (like actually being taught and by someone who wants to invest time into you) - should I just be learning what I can and move when I feel ready? Is it normal to be confused what’s next as a newer call? Will I always feel this sense of panic and stress being unsure where my legal path will lead?
Any advice would be helpful.