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Bass, Berry & Sims PLC
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| Main Office1, 2 |
315 Deaderick Street, Suite 2700
Nashville, TN 37238-3001 |
| Website: |
http://www.bassberry.com |
| Main Contact: |
Ms. E. Diane Marshall (Director of Recruiting) |
| Email: |
dmarshall@bassberry.com
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| Phone: |
615-742-6200 |
| Fax: |
615-742-6293 |
Facts3
| Year of Establishment |
1922 |
| Number of Offices |
3 |
| Number of Attorneys |
200 (approx.) |
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 |
References
1. http://www.nalpdirectory.com/dledir_search_results.asp?fscid=F083601&yr=2007&orgtypeid=F
2. http://www.bassberry.com/aboutus/offices/
3. http://www.bassberry.com/aboutus/overview/
4. http://www.nalpdirectory.com/dledir_search_results.asp?fscid=F083601&yr=2007&orgtypeid=F
5. *http://www.bassberry.com/careers/lateralhiring/attorneycompensation/
6. http://www.nalpdirectory.com/dledir_search_results.asp?fscid=F083601&yr=2007&orgtypeid=F
7. http://www.nalpdirectory.com/dledir_search_results.asp?fscid=F083601&yr=2007&orgtypeid=F
8. http://www.bassberry.com/careers/lateralhiring/attorneycompensation/
9. http://www.bassberry.com/practices/
10. http://www.bassberry.com/aboutus/offices/
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