Litigation Partner

Frontall USA; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 264,000 - 495,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading litigation-focused law firm in Rochester seeks an experienced attorney to lead high-value cases. The role involves managing a substantial book of business while collaborating with a skilled team to drive client outcomes and business growth. The firm offers a supportive environment and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Access to experienced legal support

Opportunities for professional development

Collaborative culture

Flexible practice environment

Qualifications

• Minimum $800K portable book of business with hourly billing.
• Extensive litigation experience, excluding insurance defense.

Responsibilities

• Lead litigation cases across multiple industries, ensuring high-quality service.
• Collaborate effectively with associates and support staff.
• Maintain strong client relationships and participate in business development.

Skills

Business Development

Client Management

Litigation Experience

Education

Juris Doctor

Job description

Company Overview:

Our client is a reputable litigation-focused law firm with an 80-attorney team, aiming to expand to 120 attorneys. The firm serves prominent clients across diverse industries, specializing in general and complex litigation, employment law, trust & estates, and insurance recovery. Known for a collaborative culture and robust support structure, the firm enables partners to grow their books of business while working closely with skilled associates and paralegals. The firm maintains a conflict-free environment, never representing insurance companies, which fosters a dynamic and client-focused approach.

Job Summary:

Lead and manage high-value litigation matters for major clients, leveraging a substantial book of business. Collaborate with firm resources to develop and expand your practice within a flexible, growth-oriented litigation environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead litigation cases across multiple industries, ensuring high-quality, hourly-billed client service
• Utilize and expand an existing book of business exceeding $800K
• Collaborate effectively with associates, paralegals, and support staff to maximize client outcomes and business growth
• Focus on general and complex litigation with the flexibility to develop niche practice areas beyond insurance defense
• Maintain strong client relationships and actively participate in business development initiatives

Qualifications:

• Minimum $800K portable book of business with hourly billing
• Extensive litigation experience, excluding insurance defense
• Demonstrated ability to operate independently while leveraging firm support
• Strong business development and client management skills
• Juris Doctor degree with active bar admission in relevant jurisdictions

Salary Range:

• Base salary ranging from $264,000 to $495,000 depending on book of business ($800K–$1.5M+)
• Additional compensation includes 33%+ of collections and monthly bonus payouts
• Total annual compensation typically ranges from $530,000 to $990,000, with higher earnings potential for books exceeding $1.5M

Work Environment and Benefits:

• Access to experienced legal support, including associates, paralegals, and a dedicated marketing team
• Opportunities for professional development, including speaking engagements
• Collaborative culture with low internal competition and long attorney tenure
• Flexible practice environment encouraging growth and cross-practice collaboration