…and I suspect of any job in a law office held by a semi-competent, is that of office politics. The glossy brochures tell us: “Being a great lawyer today is more than about having great legal skills.” Being a great lawyer has ALWAYS been about having more than great legal skills. In fact, being a great ANYTHING takes more than technical skills. (Rocket scientists, maverick musicians and prodigy strategists excepted.) So get the time recording in, smile and keep image of water running over whale’s back firmly in mind.