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When to start a lateral search & Denver legal market

Posted: Sat Mar 27, 2021 3:53 pm
by Anonymous User
Title of the post pretty much says it all. Wondering when to start a lateral search for the Denver market and wondering if any of you fine people might be able to share your thoughts on the Denver litigation market.

Background: I'm currently a second year associate at a NYC/DC v10 in a general commercial litigation practice and my SO was just accepted into a graduate program in the Denver area. So, it looks like I will be relocating to that area. I'm not planning to relocate until late fall (Oct.) or early winter (Dec or Jan., perhaps). Went to a lower ranked law school but graduated at the top of my class and clerked on 2/9/DC Cir. Wondering when to start my lateral search and what firms I should target with my general credentials.

Please don't quote this post. Thank you in advance for any insight you might be able to provide.

Re: When to start a lateral search & Denver legal market

Posted: Sat Mar 27, 2021 5:00 pm
by Anonymous User
I would start the search right away. Denver is a much smaller legal market than NY, and so there are fewer jobs open. If necessary, you could start the job remote and transition to in-person whenever you and your family move to Denver.

Overall, the Denver market pays quite a bit less than other major markets. Of course, you will find that prices compare favorably with NYC. Good luck!

Re: When to start a lateral search & Denver legal market

Posted: Sun Mar 28, 2021 6:09 pm
by Anonymous User
Keep in mind that they're going to expect you to say you're there for good, sticking it out for partner, etc. Denver is a quite tie-sensitive market that can be hard to crack. It'll probably be an easier sell if your SO is in a Ph.D. program than if they're in an MA program, though of course Ph.D. students inevitably move when they finish so maybe not, idk.