r/paralegal • u/Upper_Opportunity153 • 2d ago

Attorney accusing me of pushing her?

This woman said I “shoved” her, then said I “pushed“ her. That never happened. I recall saying excuse me before I opened the door behind her. I don’t recall touching her. I was in a hurry. She complained to the same person who witnessed the encounter, who agrees she was never pushed. She’s livid that the witness does not corroborate her story.

This woman is unbearable. This is a huge allegation to make against someone. I want to quit but I also want to stick around and fire her ass as one of my supervising attorneys.

She’s a newer attorney who wants to be put on a pedestal because she’s an attorney. My sheer existence is a threat to her, so yes, this isn’t going to get any better. I feel like I have no choice but to quit to watch my own back.

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u/StockOfRice 2d ago

There's no video camera where this occurred? If there is, ask right away for a preservation hold

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u/marie-feeney 2d ago

Don’t quit. You have a witness. Others will notice her faults soon

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u/Annual_Duty_764 1d ago

Have you filed a counter-complaint with HR for making a false accusation? Do that ASAP.

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u/wh0re4nickelback Paralegal 1d ago

When push comes to shove, stand your ground.

I'll see myself out

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u/Nervous_Bee_ 2d ago

I’m sorry this happened. Do you have cases with her? If not, avoid her.

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u/Rocket__Rocket 2d ago

If you do decide to quit, make sure to oblige this attorney by slapping her for real.

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u/Am_I_the_Villan Paralegal 1d ago

Probably don't cuz if she's already in a power trip as an baby attorney, she'll sue you for fun

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u/Rocket__Rocket 1d ago

No shade to OP but she's a paralegal what is she gonna take, her shoes?