About the Firm
Arnold & Porter is one of the nation’s most prestigious law firms and offers a diverse, challenging practice amid a congenial, creative group of accomplished attorneys in a sophisticated yet relaxed setting. In addition, the firm offers numerous perks and employee benefits. The firm’s selection process is rigid, and a good academic background from a top-ranking school is required; federal clerkships and law review experience are also highly valued.
Hiring Criteria5-7 Attorney Recruiting
The firm seeks candidates with strong academic backgrounds. In addition, participation in law review or clinical work is also taken into consideration while selecting candidates. Recent law school graduates who possess background in judicial clerkship or other government service are encouraged to join the firm as new associates.
Summer Associate Program
The firm hires students with demonstrated academic excellence and leadership. Outstanding law school performance is a major criteria for hiring.
Salary8, 9
Firm location
1st Year
2nd Year
3rd Year
4th Year
5th Year
6th Year
7th Year
8th Year
Summer Associate*
Los Angeles, CA (2007)
$145,000
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$3,080/week
Washington, DC (2007)
$145,000
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$3,080/week
Denver, CO; New York, NY (2007)
$160,000
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$3,080/week
Benefits/Package/Supplemental Compensation10
Compensation includes bar expenses, clerkship stipend, and bonuses related to associate’s performance. Pro bono hours are counted as billable, but due to varying practices at other firms are not included in the billable hours stated. Other benefits include:
401(k)/IRA/Other Retirement Plan
Sick Leave
Technology (Laptop, PDA, etc.)
Leave -- Four Weeks Vacation, Six Weeks Parental leave, 12 Weeks Maternity/Adoption Leave
Vision Insurance
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
Life/AD&D
Long-Term Care Insurance
Long-Term Disability Insurance
Medical Insurance
On-Site Child Care
Parental Leave
Parking/Transportation
Profit Sharing
Relocation Expenses
Short-Term Disability Insurance
Up to $5,000 in Adoption Assistance
In-House Gym
Cafeteria
EAP
Supplemental Life Insurance
Bar Dues
Areas of Practice11
Antitrust/Competition & Consumer Protection
Bankruptcy & Corporate Reorganization
Compensation & Benefits
Congressional Investigations
Consumer Product Safety
Corporate & Securities
Employment
Environmental
FDA Healthcare
Financial Services
Government Contracts
Information Security
Intellectual Property
International Arbitration
International Trade
Litigation
National & Homeland Security
Political Law, Government Ethics, & Lobbying Compliance
Privacy
Product Liability & Mass Tort Litigation
Project Finance
Public Policy & Legislative
Real Estate
Securities Enforcement & Litigation
Taxes, Trusts, and Estates
Telecommunications, Internet, and Media
Toxic Tort
White-Collar Criminal Defense
Industries12
Biotechnology
Chemicals
Consumer Products
Energy & Utilities
Financial Services
Government Contractors
Governments/Sovereigns
Healthcare
Homeland Security
Hospitality
Media & Entertainment
Nanotechnology
National Security
Pharmaceutical/Medical Device
Real Estate
Securities
Telecommunications
Transportation
Other Offices13
Firm Location
Address
Denver
370 17th Street, Suite 4500 Denver, CO 80202-1370 Phone: 303-863-1000 Fax: 303-832-0428
Los Angeles
777 South Figueroa Street, 44th Floor Los Angeles, CA 90017-5844 Phone: 213-243-4000 Fax: 213-243-4199
New York
399 Park Avenue New York, NY 10022-4690 Phone: 212-715-1000 Fax: 212-715-1399
McLean
Northern Virginia Suite 900, 1600 Tysons Boulevard McLean, VA 22102-4865 Phone: 703-720-7000 Fax: 703-720-7399
San Francisco
90 New Montgomery Street, Suite 600 San Francisco, CA 94105 Phone: 415-356-3000 Fax: 415-356-3099
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