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Balch & Bingham LLP
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| Main Office1, 2 |
1710 Sixth Avenue North
Birmingham, AL 35203-2015 |
| Website: |
http://www.balch.com |
| Main Contact: |
Ms. Barrie Wilson (Director of Recruiting) |
| Email: |
bwilson@balch.com
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| Phone: |
205-251-8100 |
| Fax: |
205- 226-8798 |
Facts3
| Year of Establishment |
1920 |
| Number of Offices |
7 |
| Number of Attorneys |
250+ |
About the Firm
This is a diversified law firm with clients ranging from large national and multinational corporations to closely held companies, businesses, and individuals. The firm’s attorneys are known for their expertise in legal areas such as public utilities and independent power-producers, banking and financial services, insurance, healthcare, public securities, manufacturing, retail, real estate, construction, computers and advanced technology, and educational institutions.
Hiring Criteria4, 5
Candidates should have outstanding academic performance, a strong work ethic, and extracurricular and honors activities.
Attorney Recruiting
Generally, the firm recruits first-year associates from its summer associate program.
Summer Associate Program
The firm recruits between 30 and 40 summer associates. Split summers are allowed with a minimum of six weeks.
Salary6
| Firm location |
1st Year |
2nd Year |
3rd Year |
4th Year |
5th Year |
6th Year |
7th Year |
8th Year |
Summer Associate |
| Gulfport, Jackson, MS; Montgomery, AL (2007) |
$90,000 |
N/A |
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$1,300/week (2(1Ls) $1,100/week (1Ls) Atlanta, GA; Huntsville, |
| Birmingham, AL (2007) |
$95,000 |
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$1,300/week (2(1Ls) $1,100/week (1Ls) |
Benefits/Package/Supplemental Compensation7
- Comprehensive Medical Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Term Life Insurance
- Participation in Employee Retirement-Benefit Plan
- Monthly Attorney Lunches
- Pension Plan
Areas of Practice8
- Construction Law
- Corporate
- Creditors Rights & Bankruptcy
- Education
- Energy
- Environmental & Natural Resources
- Financial Institutions
- Governmental Relations
- Health Law
- Intellectual Property
- Joint Use
- Labor & Employment
- Litigation
- Public Finance
- Real Estate
- Regulated Industries
- Sports & Entertainment
- Wealth Management & Employee Benefits
Other Offices9
| Firm Location |
Address |
| Atlanta |
30 Ivan Allen, Jr. Blvd. NW. Suite 700
Atlanta, GA 30308
Phone: 404-261-6020
Fax: 404-261-3656 |
| Birmingham |
1901 Sixth Avenue North, Suite 2900
Birmingham, AL 35203-4644
Phone: 205-251-8100
Fax: 205-261-8799 |
| Gulfport |
1310 25th Avenue
Gulfport, MS 39501-1931
Phone: 228-864-9900
Fax: 228-864-8221 |
| Jackson |
401 East Capitol Street, Suite 200
Jackson, MS 39201-2608
Phone: 601-961-9900
Fax: 601-961-4466 |
| Montgomery |
105 Tallapoosa Street, Suite 200
PO Box 78 (36101-0078)
Montgomery, AL 36104
Phone: 334-834-6500
Fax: 334-269-3115 |
| Washington, DC |
1275 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, 10th Floor
Washington, DC 20004-2411
Phone: 202-347-6000
Fax: 202-347-6001 |
References
1. http://www.nalpdirectory.com/dledir_search_results.asp?fscid=F445001&yr=2007&orgtypeid=F
2. http://www.balch.com/offices/Office.aspx?office=11
3. http://www.balch.com/about/history/
4. http://www.nalpdirectory.com/dledir_search_results.asp?fscid=F445001&yr=2007&orgtypeid=F
5. http://www.balch.com/careers/summerassociates/
6. http://www.nalpdirectory.com/dledir_search_results.asp
7. http://www.nalpdirectory.com/dledir_search_results.asp?fscid=F445001&yr=2007&orgtypeid=F
8. http://www.balch.com/services/
9. http://www.balch.com/offices/
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