Litigation Partner

Orionplacement; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 264,000 - 495,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation structure

Access to experienced associates

Supportive growth culture

Job summary

A prominent litigation firm is seeking a Litigation Partner to lead and manage client matters. The ideal candidate should have an existing portable book of business of $800k or more and extensive litigation experience. This role offers competitive compensation and the chance to work in a supportive environment focused on collaboration and growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum $800k in portable book of business required.
• Extensive experience in litigation needed.
• Ability to work independently with minimal oversight.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage litigation matters with large clients.
• Leverage existing $800k+ book of business.
• Collaborate with experienced associates and paralegals.

Skills

Strong client relations

Business development skills

Ability to work independently

Extensive litigation experience

Education

JD with active bar admission

Job description

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

$275,000.00 - 500,000.00 (US Dollar)

Note: The qualified candidate will have extensive litigation experience and a minimum $800k book of business.

About Our Client

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.

Job Description

• 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

Qualifications

• 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.