About the Firm
The firm splits its full-service business into several practice areas including business law, oil & gas law, construction law, insurance law, administrative law, labor & employment, real estate, litigation, and estate planning. New associates can expect to have immediate client contact, substantial responsibility, and a sizable case load. The firm’s compensation package is competitive with comparable firms in respective areas. Billable-hour expectations are very manageable, and attorneys receive up to 50 hours of billable credit for pro bono matters. The firm uses an automatic lockstep increase; raises are effective October 1 of each year.
Hiring Criteria5 Attorney Recruiting
The firm’s summer associate program is the main source for hiring new associates.
Summer Associate Program
The firm seeks students with a strong academic background. Participation in law review, moot court, or other law school activities along with prior work experience are all considered in the selection process.
Salary6, 7
Firm location
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3rd Year
4th Year
5th Year
6th Year
7th Year
8th Year
Summer Associate*
All Offices (2007)
$100,000
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$1,700/week
Benefits/Package/Supplemental Compensation8, 9
Compensation includes $3,500 bar-study stipend to all incoming fall associates. The firm also offers a two-tiered, hours-based bonus system, for which all associates who have been with the firm at least six months are eligible. Other benefits include:
Vision Insurance
529 College-Savings Plan
Dental Insurance
Domestic-Partner Benefits
Flexible Spending Account/Pre-Tax Option
Life/AD&D
Long-Term Disability Insurance
Medical Insurance
Parental Leave
Short-Term Disability Insurance
Bar-Study Stipend
Bar Exam And Related Expenses
Travel And Moving Expenses For Associates Outside The Local Area
Annual Bonus Structure For Associates
Areas of Practice10
Banking/Financial Institutions
Bankruptcy & Commercial
Construction
Corporate
Employment/Employment Litigation
Energy
Environmental
ERISA & Employee Benefits
Family Law
Intellectual Property
Land Use
Litigation
Mergers & Acquisitions
Mining
Nonprofit Organizations
Oil & Gas
Real Estate
Securities
Tax
Trusts & Estates
Water
White-Collar Criminal Law
Other Offices11
Firm Location
Address
Roseville
3001 Douglas Blvd., Suite 360 Roseville, CA 95661 Phone: 916-773-2100 Fax: 916-773-4004
Reno
427 West Plumb Lane Reno, NV 89509 Phone: 775-329-5900 Fax: 775-786-5443
Stockton
3425 Brookside Road, Suite A Stockton, CA 95219 Phone: 209-473-6450 Fax: 209-473-6455
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