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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I moved here from a small city when my DH got a job in DC. I have been an attorney for 12 years -- 9 years in legal services/legal aid, 1 year with a boutique small firm in NYC,  1 year as a solo practitioner. I am getting interviews for small family law firms but don't know what is a reasonable salary reqirement to request when they ask me. I would prefer to work 25-30 hours per week but may work FT in the right situation. I do not want to be in the office more than 40 hours or on weekends unless for a special situation (on trial,  etc.).  I can handle my own cases and/or support lead attorneys and graduated from a top 15 law school,  if that matters.  Thanks for any guidance![/quote]

I would ask for whatever will make you highly motivated to work for the 25-30 hours. At that level - I'd think your better bet is with a large firm....you're basically "part time"...and that's a luxury for a small firm IMO...they don't wanna hear that.  We have a lot of big firm lawyers that are out of work these days - and they are willing to work for less, and for more hours.

After 12 years your law school won't make much a difference in terms of salary demands IMO.

Good luck - and welcome to DC - hope you find something that makes you happy.[/quote]

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