On the upper floor of a commercial building, a tall blonde woman was lying naked on a lounge chair, surrounded by windows that gave her a clear view of the city. The room was empty except for that chair. This was her sanctuary.
She leaned back and touched herself. People with stressful office jobs have their own ways to unwind and this was hers. It was meditative what she was doing. It went beyond simple masturbation. She was getting in tune with her intuition.
Her skinny legs were outstretched and she enjoyed the feeling of her toes on the hard floor. Her left elbow was on the armrest. Her right hand was doing the work on her pussy. As her head tilted to the side, she thought about her responsibilities for the day.
Being a top player in business is never easy. Her curious wonders allowed her to relax. She enjoyed masturbating here. It was an open secret in the office what she does in this room. No one ever said anything to her. No one dared to gossip about her.
A perk of being the boss.
Her professional clothes were on the floor next to her heels. She slouched deeper into the chair. Her toes were long and curled onto the hard floor. If anyone from nearby buildings were looking in, they'd see her cum.
Perspective: Catalina Mendoza
The new employee shook hands with a man named John, a founding Partner at the law firm, who welcomed her aboard the team. The handshake was strong and it was an honor. Later she was introduced to Richard, a transaction lawyer who seemed like a real brain power. When she met Liliana after, she was convinced they'd become friends. It was a gut feeling.
In the last few days, she met almost everyone at the big law firm. This was Catalina's first day as a paralegal here.
She knew it was a miracle that she got this job. Her paralegal certificate was freshly printed (figuratively speaking) and she only graduated from college a few years ago. Her resume was light but she had decent office experience and strong references.
There was a labor shortage for salary earned jobs. That was to her advantage.
Her boss -- the woman that hired her -- was Ms. Janson, a lawyer who specialized in mergers and acquisitions. Since their first meeting nearly two weeks ago, it was made clear that things would move at a rapid pace. Much faster than any normal trainee is expected to endure.
"We live in a new world," Ms. Janson said. "Technology has changed the way people interact. People have become accustomed to working at a distance. Digital is the way of the future. There's even software which provides basic legal services."
She continued, "However, our law firm is known for personal services. We are loyal to clients -- our clients are loyal to us. That requires a special touch. It's how we make big money. With the economy bouncing back, there's been an uptick in legal services we must provide, and since the talent pool of paralegals is shallow, we'll have to accelerate your training."
Catalina had read about this on the news. During the job interviews, she was honest about her deficiencies and the firm seemed okay with that. At the very least, she had a bright personality and presented herself as a diligent worker, which made up for the lack of experience.
The 'upskilling' happened in the next few days. She spent several hours in the office of Ms. Janson as they went over filings, billing, and office etiquette. How to dress, talk, how to present yourself.
Even more important, one of their biggest clients was in the midst of a multi-million dollar lawsuit over a breach of contract claim. By all accounts it was a messy affair, which was why the law firm was moving at a frenzied pace.
"Do you want to know the real reason I hired you?" Ms. Janson asked, as it was approaching 4:30 pm and they were exhausted from the long day.
"My references, I'm assuming."
"Your character. You know how to communicate with people. There's a reason I introduced you to so many people throughout this process. I needed to get a sense of your people-skills."
Catalina replied, "I grew up in a big family with conversationalists and pranksters. That taught me how to interact with everyone."
It was the validation she was hoping to receive someday. She was surprised that she got a compliment so soon. This woman, after all, is a veteran lawyer who otherwise seemed difficult to impress. But that's the benefit of a tight labor market, she thought.
"I was the opposite," Ms. Janson said. "When I was a novice lawyer, I had difficulties connecting with clients and jurors on a human level. I worried that the best lawyers were born with likeability and charm, the kind I never had."
She continued, "But it's a learned skill. I was mentored by a female partner at the firm where I started. This woman was stellar. I mean, just amazing. She let me follow her around. I did menial tasks for her. Even though I was a licensed attorney, I was basically an errand girl for this woman so I could learn all the secrets."
"That must have been an interesting experience," Catalina said.
"Oh, it was. Some things didn't make sense at the time, but over the years I eventually understood. To this day, a good portion of the skills I utilize are from this woman. She's retired now, but I still remain in contact with her. She's proud of my success."
"I'm assuming you're going to mentor me the same way, but as your paralegal."
Ms. Janson nodded. "The caseloads are complex and I need the best assistance possible. Even if you find another job, I still think it's important to train the next generation of legal professionals. It would be a shame if my knowledge is lost."
"I really appreciate that," Catalina smiled. "We make a good team in my opinion."
"That's an accurate statement. We make a great team so far. I'm glad I hired you. You bring a certain spark to this law firm."
"Thank you so much," Catalina said with an even bigger smile. "I'm going to tell my mom you said that."
It felt like their relationship hit a turning point. For the first time since knowing each other, Catalina saw the lawyer laugh. Truly laugh. It was like her boss was letting her guard down. The idea of working here long-term became more appealing than it already was.
Then the lawyer made a proposal that would change Catalina's life.
"Are you interested in going further? Are you ready to take on more responsibilities?"
"Yes, for sure, what did you have in mind?" Catalina asked.
"I want you to be more hands-on. I'd like you to be a liaison between this firm and different clients. Furthermore, I want you to be present during big meetings. It makes communication easier. Are you up for that?"
Music to her ears. Although legal work can be difficult, the chance to climb the career ladder so quickly was a miracle. While sitting in the office and talking with her boss, all she could think about was calling her parents and telling them the good news.
***
The main client is as follows:
- Her name is Val.
- She is tall, blonde, and speaks with a slight Polish accent.
- She's young for a business leader. 34. Her father is the CEO but she was given a fancy title and handles much of the decision-making these days.
- There is a powerful confidence in this woman. She seems unphased running a major corporation and was undaunted by the complex lawsuit.
After a week on the job, Catalina found herself in the middle of the action. She was in a conference room in the downtown corporate headquarters, sitting alongside 4 attorneys from the law firm and 1 fellow paralegal. On the other side of the table were members of the corporate team, who they represented.