Trial Partner (No Portables Reqd) Opportunity in DC

Garrison; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 500,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Garrison has been engaged by a prestigious firm with a highly active trial/litigation practice, seeking rising partner depth to handle cases headed to trial over the next year. The search targets partners in the first 5–10 years of partnership, with a clear trajectory toward first-chair responsibilities.

The group operates within a large platform across the US, with this search anchored in Washington, DC. Ideal candidates will come from AmLaw 50 firms or top-tier boutiques, possibly with federal

Qualifications

• Partners in their first 5–10 years of partnership with meaningful trial experience.
• First-chair experience isn't required, but shows potential.
• Portable business not required, though client development track helps.
• Ideal candidates come from AmLaw 50 firms or top-tier litigation boutiques.
• Federal clerkships are a plus, but not required.

Skills

Trial experience

Partnership track

Business development

Top-tier firm background

Job description

Garrison has been engaged by a prestigious firm that has built one of the more active trial/litigation practices in the market. The firm’s litigation group roughly doubled its revenue over the past year and is looking to add rising partner depth to help handle active cases headed to trial over the next year. This is a trial-focused practice within a large platform. The group is located in various parts of the US but this search is to be part of the team based in Washington, DC.

Who they're looking for:

Partners in their first 5–10 years of partnership and have meaningful trial experience. First-chair experience isn't required, but candidates should have a clear trajectory toward it. Portable business also isn't required, although some track record of client development is helpful. Ideal candidates will come from AmLaw 50 firms or top-tier litigation boutiques. Federal clerkships are a plus, but not required.

Other:

The compensation model is generous and rewards collaboration. We are in direct contact with the head of the practice, so we can get questions answered quickly and provide meaningful insight into the opportunity.

All inquiries and conversations will be kept strictly confidential.