Currently transactional big law in Texas, considering a move to DC. How realistic is it for someone with my background (real estate) to transition to a government role? (6th year associate)

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I think the gov will always need lawyers. You’ll probably take a big pay cut unfortunately but if you’re okay with that I think you’ll be fine to

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Not impossible but a terrible time and not a great niche for government. The main real estate agencies are GSA and Army Corps of Engineers. Some of the other big agencies might have small or part time real estate teams.

Theres about to be a hiring freeze government wide though so don't move until that's settled, it might be a year plus.

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