About the Firm5, 6
Mid-sized business-law firm Ball Janik’s practice includes real estate, land-use law, creditors’-rights law, and litigation. Associates are given a balance of responsibility and training that allows them to do meaningful, interesting work while receiving the necessary guidance and feedback. The firm takes pride in finding the most effective and economical results for its clients while maintaining high ethical standards, and it seeks attorneys who share these same goals. The attorneys are encouraged to offer pro bono services to their community.
Hiring Criteria7, 8
The firm hires motivated candidates with excellent academic records along with strong written and oral communication skills. Prior work experience in judicial clerkships, law review or law journal, and moot court are an added advantage. In addition to being committed to the legal profession, prospective candidates should be willing to live and work in the Pacific Northwest.
Attorney Recruiting
The firm primarily hires new associates from its summer associate program.
Summer Associate Program
The firm selects highly qualified candidates for its summer associate program from the students who have finished their second year.
Salary9, 10
Firm location
1st Year
2nd Year
3rd Year
4th Year
5th Year
6th Year
7th Year
8th Year
Summer Associate
All Offices
$95,000
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$1,700/week
Benefits/Package/Supplemental Compensation11
401(k)/IRA/Other Retirement Plan
Sick Leave
Technology (Laptop, PDA, etc.)
Vacation Leave
Vision Insurance
Bar Association Fees
CLE
Dental Insurance
Domestic-Partner Benefits
Employee-Assistance Program
Family-/Dependent-Care Leave
Flexible Spending Account/Pre-Tax Option
Life/AD&D
Long-Term Disability Insurance
Medical Insurance
Parental Leave
Relocation Expenses
Bar and Excess-Professional-Liability Insurance Premiums
Pre-Tax Flexible Spending Account
Bar Examination
Bar/BRI Review Course & MPRE Fees
Continuing Legal-Education (CLE) Expenses
In-House CLE Audiotape Library Available
Areas of Practice12
Bankruptcy & Creditors’ Rights
Business & Corporate
Construction
Employment
Environmental
Estate Planning
Government Relations
Healthcare
Insurance Recovery
Land Use
Litigation
Real Estate
Taxation
Other Offices13
Firm Location
Address
Bend
15 SW Colorado Avenue, Suite 3 Bend, OR 97702 Phone: 541-617-1309 Fax: 541-617-8824
Washington, DC
1455 F Street NW, Suite 225 Washington, DC 20005 Phone: 202-638-3307 Fax: 202-783-6947
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