What are the responsibilities and job description for the Litigation Partner position at Elite Talent Consulting?
Our client is a well-established, primarily litigation-focused firm with an 80-attorney roster, aiming to expand to 120 attorneys. They serve large, high-profile clients, specializing in general and complex litigation, employment law, trust & estates, and insurance recovery. The firm’s collaborative culture, strong client base, and robust support structure enable partners to grow their book of business and collaborate freely across practice areas. Our client is conflict-free, having never represented an insurance company, allowing for a dynamic approach to litigation with excellent support from knowledgeable associates and paralegals.
Position: Litigation Partner
Openings: NYC, Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., Stamford, Denver, and Newark.
- Lead and manage litigation matters with large clients across diverse industries
- Leverage an existing $800k book of business for case-by-case client engagements
- Work collaboratively with experienced associates, paralegals, and support staff to grow your book of business
- Focus on high-quality, hourly-based client work (no contingency cases)
- Flexibility to expand or develop within general litigation or niche practice areas outside insurance defense
- Minimum $800k in portable book of business (hourly billing required)
- Extensive experience in litigation (any focus except insurance defense)
- Ability to work independently with minimal oversight, while leveraging firm support
- Strong client relations and business development skills
- JD with active bar admission in relevant jurisdictions
Why is This a Great Opportunity
- Compensation: Competitive structure, with monthly payouts. Partners earn up to 33% on their collections, with additional bonuses based on billable work and delegations. Base salary range: $264k–$495k, depending on book of business ($800k–$1.5M ). Salary in job description based on these numbers.
- Support & Resources: Access to experienced associates and paralegals, strong marketing team, and speaking engagement opportunities.
- Growth-Oriented: Our client is in expansion mode, offering high growth potential for partners with a book of business who seek collaboration and support.
- Culture: Open, non-prescriptive practice environment with low internal competition and excellent tenure among attorneys.
Salary : $264,000 - $495,000
