Our development goals?
Finding yours.

We partner with our clients and candidates to achieve their long-term business growth and career development goals. We act as trusted advisors and strive to exceed their expectations in the most efficient and effective way possible. We are known for our integrity, reliability, responsiveness, expertise, and professionalism.

Our Culture and Philosophy

With more than 25 years of providing premier search consulting services to the legal profession, we know lawyers.

We connect with you.

We partner with our clients and candidates to achieve their long-term business growth and career development goals. We act as trusted advisors and strive to exceed their expectations in the most efficient and effective way possible. We are known for our integrity, reliability, responsiveness, expertise, and professionalism.

We truly listen.

We respect our clients, candidates, and colleagues, looking out for their best interests. To truly understand the career aspirations of the top candidates in the legal field, and the needs of the firms and companies that hire them, our consultants first listen carefully. Then they utilize their experience, focus, and in-depth knowledge of the legal profession to make the best possible match.

We maintain the utmost discretion.

Our clients entrust us with their growth strategies and inside intelligence, and our candidates divulge their career aspirations and detailed personal and professional information. In return, we never violate a client’s or candidate’s confidence, nor do we submit a candidate for consideration without prior consent of both parties.

We act according to the highest ethical standards.

We respect and value our obligations to all stakeholders in the legal recruiting process. Since its founding Downie Partners has been an active member of the National Association of Legal Search Consultants, meeting and exceeding the requirements of its Code of Ethics.

We have deep market knowledge and experience.

Through years of experience specializing in the placement of top lawyers with premier legal employers, we have developed extensive information systems, research materials, and referral networks enabling us not only to understand the history and workings of the legal profession but also to stay abreast of trends and changes affecting recruiting and job search strategies.

We don’t take your time until we’ve taken our time.

We understand that today’s legal market is a dynamic one, intensely competitive and constantly changing. Time is more valuable than ever. That’s why we carefully listen to our clients and screen our candidates before submitting resumes or arranging interviews.

We sell your story.

An effective search firm must not only tell your story, but also “sell” your story, thereby inspiring the strongest candidates to consider the opportunity. Merely identifying a roster of qualified prospects isn’t enough. Our in-depth knowledge of the legal marketplace and proven track record of dedication to the continuing success of our clients allow us to recruit, engage, and present the best candidates for your consideration.

We match credentials and chemistry.

Downie Partners learns everything possible about each client’s practice, client base, and financial performance as well as its needs, goals, and culture. We study each candidate’s academic achievement, professional experience, rainmaking potential, interpersonal style, and career objectives.

Our Strategy

Placement Services

Law firm partners/associates
In-house counsel
Government lawyers
Non-profit attorneys

Growth Strategies

Strategic hires
Group acquisitions
Mergers
Geographic expansion

Search Strategies

Needs assessment
Job descriptions
Search procedures
Integration assistance

Consulting

Market intelligence
Compensation structures
Diversity and inclusion
Trends in the profession

Our Team

JANET DOWNIE

Principal

jdownie@downie-partners.com

C 832-577-8600

O 832-652-5969

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