Litigation Partner Partial Book

Partner — St. Louis Opportunity

About the Firm

For over five decades, this well-established St. Louis law firm has built a reputation for excellence, integrity, and client advocacy. The firm maintains a broad practice with particular strength in litigation, arbitration, appellate work, and business counseling. Its attorneys represent clients ranging from individuals and small businesses to corporations, public entities, and educational institutions.

The firm’s lawyers are regularly recognized by leading legal publications and professional organizations. With a strong history of results and community engagement, the firm offers an environment where attorneys can thrive professionally while maintaining balance and independence.

The Opportunity

The firm is seeking a Partner-level attorney with a portable partial book of business (approximately $250k+) who values collaboration, autonomy, and growth. This role offers a platform with existing referrals and active matters, giving incoming partners the opportunity to build quickly while supported by an experienced and collegial team.

Compensation & Structure

• Collections & Origination

• Full credit (less overhead) on own matters.
• Shared participation on cross-partner matters.
• Full credit (less overhead) on associate/paralegal work brought in by the partner.
• Overhead
• A portion of collections is withheld during the year, with year-end reconciliation.
• Effective overhead has historically averaged 27–32%.
• Partners share proportionate responsibility for associate/paralegal salaries based on use.
• Retirement & Profit-Sharing
• Firm-funded profit-sharing contributions (historically around 9–10%).
• 401(k) options available for additional contributions, subject to IRS limits.
• Team Flexibility
• Partners may hire or work with associates/paralegals, retaining collections (less overhead) while managing related costs.

Ideal Candidate

• Experience
  : 10+ years of legal practice with demonstrated client development.
• Portable Book
  :
  Approximately $500k+ in portable business.
• Strengths
  :
  Litigation, corporate, employment, real estate, estate planning, or related practices.
• Mindset
  :
  Entrepreneurial, collaborative, and eager to leverage a supportive platform for continued growth.

Why This Platform?

• Established local presence with strong market reputation.
• Referral flow and active matters available upon joining.
• Transparent compensation with profit-sharing upside.
• Independent and collegial culture free from large-firm bureaucracy.
• Supportive structure designed for partner-level autonomy and success.

📌 This is a discreet partner-level opportunity being managed through a recruiter. All inquiries remain strictly confidential.

To Apply:

This position is being presented confidentially by a legal recruiter. To express interest or learn more, please reach out directly. Only candidates meeting the required experience level will be contacted.

Shannon Flower –  or .