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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]This question shows my lack of job-seeking experience, but I'm hoping for information so that I will at least sound more informed if I pursue this idea. I just read a response on the moms in biglaw thread from a non-equity partner who works part time, roughly 40 hours per week.  I have been considering for a few years how/whether to try to make the jump from Fed attorney to law partner, but because my kids are still in elementary school I haven't pursued this due to what I thought would be the change in lifestyle, given how much time I currently spend with them.  [b]I am at the top of the GS scale so it is hitting me that I'm not making any more $ than this, ever, if I stay a non-manager Fed.[/b]  And, I had no idea that a less than full time nonequity partner was a possibility -- so first, is this really a type of position most firms have?  For me, this could make sense because I have the experience but no book of business or clients to bring, plus would like to maintain a 50 hr workweek if possible.

Given my experience (20 years, primarily in an area of health law that is translatable to private practice) I think I could be a good fit for somewhere like Hogan Lovells, Arent Fox, Epstein Becker Green but not sure how best to do the outreach to see if this type of opportunity is even available.  (I am aware of the ethics considerations involved with seeking non-Federal employment, my question is not about this).  I know a few partners just from connections over the years, but it's not like we are friends, so I'm concerned that if I contact them about this specific kind of position they will think that I don't seem ambitious enough, be unwilling to recommend me etc.  Thoughts?  I'd love to hear from anyone who made a similar transition, or has any suggestions -- including don't do it, as perhaps my assumptions that I could maintain a similar lifestyle while making a higher salary are way off.  Thanks much![/quote]

This is what I'm dreading about becoming a Fed.  :([/quote]

Worry about it if and when you get there.  And good luck searching for the mommy unicorn job, op.[/quote]

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