About the Firm
The international law firm Baker Botts has a number of strong practice groups. The firm adopts a creative approach while finding solutions to the legal and business needs of its clients. The associates consider the firm’s partners to be friendly and accessible. This firm consistently ranks near the top for quality-of-life issues, and the associates who work here are enthusiastic About the Firm’s regard for work-life balance. The compensation package offered to the firm’s associates is very good. Baker Botts promotes diversity and is committed to pro bono services.
Hiring Criteria4
The firm seeks exceptional people with top academic records who demonstrate a high degree of initiative and creativity. It encourages self-motivated individuals with proven academic achievements and experience, plus other subjective hiring criteria specific to the firm.
Salary5, 6
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Summer Associate
Dallas, Houston, TX (2007)
$160,000
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$2,700/week*
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Benefits/Package/Supplemental Compensation7-9
Compensation includes a judicial clerkship bonus of $35,000 for associates completing a Federal District or Circuit Court clerkship. The firm awards a substantial additional Supreme Court clerkship bonus, and pays bar and bar-related expenses. Parking (approximately $1,000-$3,000/year) and reasonable moving-expenses are paid by the firm. Other benefits include:
401(k)/IRA/Other Retirement Plan
Accidental-Death Insurance
Leave: Three Weeks Vacation, 12 Weeks Parental
Vision Insurance
Bar Association Fees
Business-Casual Dress Code
CLE
Dental Insurance
Domestic-Partner Benefits
Emergency Back-up Child-Care
Employee-Assistance Program
Family-/Dependent-Care Leave
Flexible Spending Account/Pre-Tax Option
Health Club Membership
Life Insurance
Local Bar Association Dues
Long-Term Disability Insurance
Medical Insurance
Parental Leave
Parking/Transportation
Relocation Expenses
Short-Term Disability Insurance
Sick Leave
State Occupation Tax
Technology (Laptop, PDA, etc.)
Areas of Practice10
Corporate
Environmental
Global Projects
Intellectual Property
Litigation
Tax
Other Offices11
Firm Location
Address
Austin
1500 San Jacinto Center 98 San Jacinto Boulevard Austin, TX 78701-4078 Phone: 512-322-2500 Fax: 512-322-2501
Dallas
2001 Ross Avenue Dallas, TX 75201-2980 Phone: 214-953-6500 Fax: 214-953-6503
New York
30 Rockefeller Plaza New York, NY 10112-4498 Phone: 212-408-2500 Fax: 212-408-2501
Washington, DC
The Warne 1299 Pennsylvania Ave. NW Washington, DC 20004-2400 Phone: 202-639-7700 Fax: 202-639-7890
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