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[quote=Anonymous]Which firm (or throw in a few others you know about to stay anonymous).  I have seen associates and counsel stay part time for a period but only know of two firms that had part-time partners (and they merged with others so don't really exist anymore).  Generally, many firms say they support part time and maybe have a token part time partner but then either park you forever in counsel or slowly exit you.

If you are not looking for partner track, a goal of part time counsel is not too bad.  It is one of those tradeoffs, you have to do everything a partner does but don't make the same money.  You do have flexibility so it is a question of what your flexibility is worth.

For now, if you can negotiate some sort of part time, that would be best.  The hours required are tough on the family.  I arranged a lower hourly threshold ~65% and that keeps me sane - then I ramp up whenever needed. For example, worked until midnight last night and then back up to start work again (with a quick DCUM break :).  The nice thing though is that I got to go home and finish my hours at home so I could be around my family (and husband took over when he saw me glued to the computer).  I am in a transactional practice and not junior so I have to do less face time.

I would suggest getting the lowest hour threshold you can (but still look good) and then make sure you hit that and then some.  Economically, it doesn't work out (you won't get it back in bonus) but it keeps you sane and keeps the partners happy (it is MUCH worse to ask for a higher billable and then not hit it).

Good luck.  [/quote]

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