There are three types of Partners. Equity Partners Equity Partners buy into the firm with a set amount of money required in advance and have voting rights. Non-Equity Partners Non-Equity Partners are the first level of partnership in advance to equity partnership, allowing them time to build up their book of business. Working Partners Working Partners usually do not have a large book of business and are not on track to build a book.  They are hired as experts in their practice area or for law firm management. Partner interviews, generally, take longer than associate interviews.  As M ..read more

Attorneys spend many hours at work, and it is my job as a legal headhunter to help them make the best decision when changing law firms. I want them to feel comfortable in their decision-making process. I want to ensure the firm they choose is an excellent fit for them, and that they are an excellent fit for the firm. On a personal level, there are some things many attorneys are concerned about. Moving to a firm that is too far from home; Working at a firm where the Partner is in a remote office; Flexibility in the work schedule; Work-life Balance; Diversity; Compensation; Benefits; Mentoring ..read more

When an attorney is looking for a new opportunity, they want to know what it is like working at a law firm. Unless they have attorney friends who have worked there, it is an unknown. A reason they need a legal recruiting advisor. Having a trusted legal recruiting advisor can help you get the information you need to make a sound decision in your next career move. This information is found in many ways, including asking the law firm recruiter, talking to attorneys, researching databases specific to the law industry, and so forth. Being an Attorney Recruiter, I am engaged daily in these matters ..read more

Law Firm Diversity Many law firms are Mansfield Certified to increase the representation of diverse lawyers in leadership for legal department job openings, high visibility opportunities and promotions, and outside counsel representation. Working Mothers and Fathers at the law firm Law firm benefits include time off for maternity and paternity leave.  The number of weeks vary, and you should refer to your firm benefits.  In some cases, Mothers and Fathers returning to work can also have an option of becoming Counsel with a reduced schedule for a certain period. Law Firm Reviews Some ..read more

Most big law firms are looking for a self-sustaining book of business. Usually, the Am 200 firms look for 600K to 700K plus, and the smaller boutique firms 500K plus. The very top Am 100 firms are generally looking for 1 Million plus. All firms are looking for consistent billing in these ranges, preferably three years or more. Common ways to build your attorney partner book-of-business are networking in industry groups, increasing business with existing clients, and asking for referrals. Other highly effective ways are going through your databases for potential leads, such as the law firm data ..read more

The interview loop is challenging. Knowing the law firm’s business processes and long-term plans can guide you in making a sound decision in your next career move. Sometimes your GPA is a factor, and sometimes it is not. It is mostly a factor when looking for work with one of the Big Law firms, Am 100/200. Am 100/200 law firms are interested in hiring you as a new associate attorney when your GPA is cum laude and above, and you graduated from a top law school. Graduating from a top law school with a mid-level GPA, or graduating with a very high GPA from a lesser known law school may still get ..read more