Careers
Careers at Reid Collins
Built for Lawyers Who Want More
Than a Credential
Reid Collins is not a place to hide, coast, or wait your turn.
We are a plaintiff-side trial boutique that takes on the hardest financial disputes in the country—and we expect every lawyer here to contribute meaningfully from day one. If you are looking for early responsibility, rigorous training, and the opportunity to stand up in court rather than stand behind someone else, you’re in the right place.
If you’re looking for comfort, hierarchy, or a résumé line without risk, you are not.
A Different Model.
A Higher Bar.
We don’t hire by volume.
We hire by conviction.
Reid Collins typically brings on a mere handful of new lawyers a year. That selectivity is intentional. We look for exceptional judgment, intellectual rigor, and the capacity to take ownership—early and often.
Our lawyers are not bag carriers.
They are trial lawyers in training from the moment they arrive.
What You’ll Do Here
We believe the fastest way to become an excellent lawyer is to do the work, with guidance, accountability, and trust.
Work directly with partners on complex, high-stakes matters
Take real responsibility—from intake through trial
Argue motions. Examine witnesses. Stand on your feet
Contribute to strategy, not just execution
Learn how elite plaintiff-side litigation actually works
Our Philosophy
“I created the kind of trial law firm I wanted to work for. If we go to trial, everyone takes a witness. There are no bag carriers.”
Bill Reid, Senior Founding PartnerThat philosophy shapes everything we do—from how we staff cases to how we train young lawyers. Ability and effort are rewarded with opportunity, not titles or seniority.
Who Thrives Here
We look for people who are:
- Intellectually rigorous and deeply curious
- Comfortable with responsibility and pressure
- Motivated by results, not appearances
- Drawn to plaintiff-side work for principled reasons
- Willing to be challenged—and to challenge themselves
This is a demanding but balanced environment.
It is also a rare one.
Don’t Just Take Our Word for It
“Those are the types of opportunities that you can only get when the firm puts trust in its young lawyers who seize those opportunities. We pride ourselves on being trial lawyers, and you can’t be a trial lawyer if you don’t try cases. It’s as simple as that.”
John Hammel StraussRead how the industry describes the trial experience we offer
Recruiting
Reid Collins recruiting efforts are led by Keith Cohan and focus on identifying exceptional candidates early. While we consider applicants from a range of backgrounds, we are deliberate and highly selective.
If you are interested in a career as a trial lawyer—and believe you would thrive in a high-expectation, high-opportunity environment—please contact: recruiting@reidcollins.com