About the Firm
Bass, Berry & Sims’ commitment to the philosophy of excellence and superior client service is the foundation of this firm. The firm’s attorneys advise clients -- ranging from Fortune 500 companies to local businesses -- on business transactions and business-litigation matters. This firm upholds diversity issues as a high priority, and women and minority attorneys of the firm enjoy an active professional life. The firm encourages its attorneys to wholeheartedly participate in community service. Its attorneys value the importance of a personalized attorney-client relationship and are dedicated to giving the utmost attention, not only to delivering prompt and efficient services to clients but also to keeping the client informed and involved. Bass, Berry & Sims has pursued the law with diligence and is committed to providing its clients with unsurpassed counseling, guidance, and support.
Hiring Criteria4
The firm looks to recruit self-motivated people with strong academic records and interpersonal skills.
Salary5, 6
Firm location
1st Year
2nd Year
3rd Year
4th Year
5th Year
6th Year
7th Year
8th Year
Summer Associate*
All Offices
$110,000
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$1,500/week
Benefits/Package/Supplemental Compensation7, 8
The firm gives a signing bonus of $5,000 as well as compensation credit and progression credit for one- and two-year judicial clerkships. Other benefits include:
401(k)/IRA/Other Retirement Plan
Sick Leave
Technology (Laptop, PDA, Etc.)
Health, Life, Medical, and Disability Insurances
Vacation Leave
529 College-Savings Plan
Bar Association Fees
Business-Casual Dress Code
Child-Care Subsidy
CLE
Employee-Assistance Program
Family-/Dependent-Care Leave
Life/AD&D
Long-Term Disability Insurance
Parental Leave
Short-Term Disability Insurance
Relocation and Bar-Related Expenses
Participation in Savings Plan after One Year
Domestic-Partner Benefits
PDA Equipment Option
Corporate Discounted Memberships at Select Health Clubs in Selected Offices
Maternity Leave
Areas of Practice9
Bankruptcy
Commercial Transactions & Real Estate
Corporate & Securities
Employee Benefits
Environmental
Financial Institutions
Government Relations
Healthcare Industry
Intellectual Property & Technology
Labor & Employment
Litigation
Public Finance
Real Estate Capital Markets
Tax
Telecommunications, Energy, and Water
Other Offices10
Firm Location
Address
Knoxville
1700 Riverview Tower 900 South Gay Street Knoxville, TN 37902 Phone: 865-521-6200 Fax: 865-521-6234
Memphis
The Tower at Peabody Place 100 Peabody Place, Suite 900 Memphis, TN 38103-3672 Phone: 901-543-5900 Fax: 901-543-5999
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