Fifth to seventh year attorneys, listen up! These pivotal years can make or break your next big step in your career. During this time, you may start considering in-house positions or you decide to take a run for partner at your current firm (or a different one). Either way, this is the time to really reflect on your experience & plan for the future.
If you’re going to take a run for partner, look around and take stock of how many partners your firm has named recently. What does your class year look like? Who is ahead of you & behind you? What value are you bringing to the table? Is there a business case for your firm to make a partner? If not, you should look around & find a platform that would set you up for success. What are your best relationships? Can you utilize the relationships at your current firm? If you do this inventory you’ll recognize whether your current firm can provide the opportunity to make partner.
I encourage candidates to think about where they see themselves in 5, 10 & 20 years. My experience as a recruiter enables me to see the big picture. I’m able to analyze your experience & map out your options. I offer this type of planning & coaching sessions to all of my candidates, even before they commence a formal job search.