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Arent Fox LLP
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| Main Office1, 2 |
1050 Connecticut Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20036-5339 |
| Website: |
http://www.arentfox.com |
| Main Contact: |
Ms. Jessica Salvaterra (Recruitment & Career Development Manager) |
| Email: |
lawrecruit@arentfox.com
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| Phone: |
202-857-6000 |
| Fax: |
202-857-6395 |
Facts3
| Year of Establishment |
1942 |
| Number of Offices |
3 |
| Number of Attorneys |
350 |
About the Firm
Established in 1942, Arent Fox is famed for its broad and sophisticated multidisciplinary practice areas. The culture of the firm is exceptionally diverse and radical, and pro bono work is encouraged at all stages. The firm’s nearly 350 employees work from its two offices. The firm’s offices offer services in 29 practice areas including litigation, corporate, finance, government relations, healthcare, international law, and bankruptcy and financial restructuring. Other practice areas include real estate, life sciences, and intellectual property. Arent Fox’s clients range from Fortune 500 companies to entrepreneurs and nonprofit organizations.
Hiring Criteria4, 5
Attorney Recruiting
The firm seeks candidates with a strong commitment and dedication to work as well as strong writing skills and excellent academic credentials. Its summer associate program is the primary source for recruiting entry-level associates.
Summer Associate Program
The firm seeks students with good academic records from diverse law schools throughout the country. It looks for students who are near the top of their classes and possess strong interpersonal, leadership, writing, and analytical skills.
Salary6, 7
| Firm location |
1st Year |
2nd Year |
3rd Year |
4th Year |
5th Year |
6th Year |
7th Year |
8th Year |
Summer Associate |
| All Offices |
$160,000 |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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$3,000/week* |
Benefits/Package/Supplemental Compensation8, 9
Compensation includes productivity supplements, cash bonuses, and merit-based salary increases. Judicial clerks receive a $20,000 signing-bonus, and incoming first-year associates who have passed the patent bar prior to joining the firm earn a $10,000 signing-bonus. Other benefits include:
- 401(k)/IRA/Other Retirement Plan
- 529 College-Savings Plans
- Back-up Child-Care (Washington, DC, Office)
- Bar Association Fees
- Business-Casual Dress Code
- CLE
- Dental Insurance
- Domestic-Partner Benefits
- Employee-Assistance Program
- Family-/Dependent-Care Leave
- Flexible Spending Account/Pre-Tax Option
- Health Club Membership
- Life/AD&D
- Long- and Short-Term Care Insurance
- Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Medical Insurance
- On-Site Gym (Washington, DC office)
- Parental Leave
- Parking/Transportation
- Relocation Expenses
- Disability Insurance
- Sick Leave
- Technology (Laptop, PDA, etc.)
- Vacation Leave
- Vision Insurance
Areas of Practice10
- Antitrust & Competition Law
- Automotive
- Bankruptcy & Financial Restructuring
- Construction
- Consumer Product Safety
- Contests, Sweepstakes, Loyalty Programs, and Gaming
- Corporate
- Energy & Environmental
- ERISA
- Finance
- Food & Drug
- Government Contracts
- Government Relations
- Healthcare
- Hospitality
- Intellectual Property
- International Business
- International Trade
- Labor & Employment
- Life Sciences
- Litigation
- Long-Term Care & Senior Living
- Media, Sports, and Entertainment
- Nonprofit
- OSHA
- Political law
- Real Estate
- Tax/Estate Planning
- Telecommunications
Other Offices11
| Firm Location |
Address |
| Los Angeles |
Gas Company Tower
555 West Fifth Street, 48th Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90013
Phone: 213-629-7400
Fax: 213-629-7401 |
| New York |
1675 Broadway
New York, NY 10019
Phone: 212-484-3900
Fax: 212-484-3990 |
References
1. http://www.nalpdirectory.com/dledir_search_results.asp?fscid=F120101&yr=2007&orgtypeid=F
2. http://www.arentfox.com/firm/index.cfm?fa=dc
3. http://www.arentfox.com/firm/
4. http://www.arentfox.com/careers/lawyers/
5. http://www.arentfox.com/careers/students/
6. http://www.arentfox.com/careers/lawyers/
7. *http://www.arentfox.com/careers/students/
8. http://www.arentfox.com/careers/lawyers/
9. http://www.nalpdirectory.com/dledir_search_results.asp?fscid=F120101&yr=2006&orgtypeid=F
10. http://www.arentfox.com/practices/
11. http://www.arentfox.com/firm/index.cfm?fa=offices
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