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[quote=Anonymous]Depending on the area of expertise, it is entirely possible to move to a firm as counsel or a non-equity partner.  It may even be possible to do so on a part-time basis.  At my firm (one of the firms OP mentioned), there are several highly-specialized former government attorneys who are given accommodations in terms of part-time status.  As noted above, counsel may be a better position because a) you still get subsidized health care, tax withholding, etc., and b) the expectations aren't the same.  With the partner title comes the expectation that you are seeking to build a book in order to become an equity partner.  It certainly is possible to move from counsel to non-equity partner with the expectation of continuing to do service work, but only once you've established your value.  I would not want to lateral in to that position though, if part of the objective is to control hours/commitment.  This is all from someone who made the transition agency to biglaw transition successfully, first as counsel and now (after quite a few years) as equity partner.  By the way, I did work with a recruiter, but am not sure it's necessary.  It certainly wouldn't hurt to call someone you know well and ask what they think the market might be for someone with your SME.  Good luck![/quote]

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