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[quote=Anonymous]I'm going to offer a different perspective. I don't have staff attorney experience (did interview for one position many years ago), but can you look at this as a way to launch to something else with even more control in 3-5 years?

I have a friend who practiced for a long time, had to be close to partner. she had two kids and needed a more flexible schedule.  She was in the same field of law her whole career and then got a specialization with the State Bar.

She hung up her own shingle as a specialist in that area and now works for BigLaw firms on a contract basis. She does motions, hearings, etc.  She had lots of contacts from practicing in her specialty and was somewhat active in the Bar, etc.

Over time, the offer you are describing turns into one of two things: 1) you're an associate in all but name and pay with the corresponding hours and responsibility; or 2) you will eventually be turned into the staff attorney doing staff attorney work as the associates/young partners take the sexy stuff and leave you with the rest.

I'd think of this as a springboard, not a landing zone.[/quote]

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