Girl Get Rid Of That Jerk by Melissa Johns

Girl Get Ride 58

Chapter 58

Allison was already considering the perks of moving into an apartment once her job at Summit & Vale Solicitors was confirmed. It would make her commute a breeze, and living solo meant she wouldn't have to deal with Javier and Linda-pure bliss.

Her interview was with the firm's HR and Nicole, the head of the litigation department. With a solid degree and three years experience under her belt, Allison breezed through Nicole's questions like a pro. Nicole seemed impressed, offering a salary that matched Allison's hopes: a solid fifteen grand base plus a cut of the legal fees.

As the interview wrapped up, Nicole smiled warmly, “Ms. Allison, see you tomorrow."

Allison, returning the smile, replied, "See you tomorrow."

The whole process had been way smoother than she'd expected. She figured they might play hardball with the salary, but it was a cinch.

sighed, and muttered, “What a pity, I

her."

Vale was a pretty big place. She was joining the main office, which

Business Department handled the

cases with lawyers and interns. The Non-Litigation Department focused on legal advice, debt collection, contract checks,

the usual

who'd interviewed her, was the Litigation head, a practicing lawyer in her thirties with a sharp short haircut that screamed corporate dynamo. The main office

his forties. After getting her desk sorted,

in, looking a bit apologetic, "Allison, normally every lawyer has an intern to help out, but two just finished their stints and are off to practice elsewhere. We haven't filled those spots yet, so you'll need to manage without an assistant for

can handle things

Nicole smiled and

desk glanced up from his computer, "Hey, I'm Brody. Looks like we'll be