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[quote=Anonymous]I'm thinking of starting applying to in house counsel positions (I clerked for a federal judge, worked for a big law firm for six years, then moved to government).  When I left the firm, I was pulling in mid-200's, and I am at the top of the pay scale for a GS15 in the government.  My reasons for wanting to leave the government are a lack of opportunity for upward mobility (there are only two people above me in my small agency, and they are not going anywhere anytime soon), a desire to be more hands on and give more specific advice, and money.  Since being at the government, I have had two children and they are super expensive.  I would really like to be saving more for their college and my retirement.

My question is how much do people make when in house?  I have been in the government for five years now and graduated from law school in 2002.  I keep hearing of in house jobs that pay around $170k or so, but that's barely more than I make at the government and I also hear of people making a lot of money, but not sure how.   Any insights appreciated.  I realize getting any new legal job is a challenge these days.[/quote]

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