About the Firm
Founded in 1945, the firm has grown to be one of the world’s largest law firms, with more than 1,000 lawyers in 14 offices representing regional, national, and international clients in more than 50 practice disciplines. Known for its work inside Washington’s Beltway, this law firm has a staff peppered with political insiders. Along with its prominent lobbying contingent, the firm also boasts expertise in areas ranging from corporate law to white-collar criminal defense. This is a firstgeneration firm, and those who built the firm continue to serve the clients that have grown with them. The attorneys here are dedicated to providing innovative legal services to their clients.
Hiring Criteria4
The firm looks for candidates with outstanding academic credentials, law review/law journal membership, moot court participation, and prior work experience.
Salary5
Firm location
1st Year
2nd Year
3rd Year
4th Year
5th Year
6th Year
7th Year
8th Year
Summer Associate
Los Angeles, Palo Alto, San Francisco, CA; New York, NY (2007)
$160,000
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$3,077/week
Houston, TX (2007)
$160,000
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$3,076/week
Dallas, TX (2007)
$160,000
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Austin, San Antonio, TX; Philadelphia, PA; (2007)
$135,000
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$2,600/week
Washington, DC
$145,000
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$2,800/week
Benefits/Package/Supplemental Compensation6
Compensation includes bar and moving expenses, merit bonuses, and judicial clerkship bonuses. In addition, the firm pays acceptance, graduation, and year-end bonuses for entry-level associates. The firm also offers a referral bonus to associates for bringing another qualified associate into the firm. Associates promoted to counsel who have been with the firm six years receive a $60,000 longevity bonus. Other benefits include:
Medical/Dental/Vision/Disability/Life Insurance
Domestic-Partner Benefit
Employee-Assistance Program
Family-/Dependent-Care Leave
Flexible Spending Account/Pre-Tax Option
Parking/Transportation Benefits
Maternity/Adoption/Family Leave
401(k)/IRA/Other Retirement Plan
Vacation
Medical Spending Account
Parental Leave
Parking/Transportation
Relocation Expenses
Long-/Short-Term Care Insurance
Long-Term Disability Insurance
Local/State Bar Dues
CLE
Business-Casual Dress Code
Areas of Practice7
American-Indian Law and Policy
Antitrust
Aviation
Biosciences
China
Climate Change
Communications & Information Technology
Corporate & Securities
Corporate Governance
Employee Benefits/Executive Compensation (ERISA)
Energy
Entertainment & Media
Environment & Land Use
Financial Restructuring
Global Security
Government Contracts
Health Industry
Insurance
Intellectual Property
International Trade
Investment Funds
Korea
Labor & Employment
Litigation
Military Base Enhancement
National Security
Private Equity
Project & Infrastructure Development
Public Law & Policy
Real Estate & Finance
Russia/CIS
Tax
Transportation
Other Offices8
Firm Location
Address
Austin
300 West 6th Street, Suite 2100 Austin, TX 78701-3911 Phone: 512-499-6200 Fax: 512-499-6290
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