About the Firm
Hodgson Russ is one of the nation’s oldest law firms, presenting a tradition of excellence and a commitment to the highest ethical standards. The firm offers practices in all major areas of the law including litigation, business and banking, labor and employment, trusts and estates, and tax. The attorneys’ excellent record of pro bono work and community involvement is further evidence of their commitment to diversity, equality, and justice in both the workplace and the communities where they live.
Hiring Criteria4, 5
The firm hires highly motivated law school students and attorneys with a solid academic record and standing in the top 25% of their classes. Participation in law review and/or moot court experience is preferred.
Salary6
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Summer Associate
Buffalo (2007)
$85,000
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$1,600/week
Benefits/Package/Supplemental Compensation7
In addition to base salary, the law firm offers a discretionary bonus at the end of the first year with the firm and each year thereafter. Other benefits include:
401(k)/IRA/Other Retirement Plan w/Employer Contribution
Sick Leave
Vacation Leave
Bar Association Fees
CLE
Domestic-Partner Benefits
Employee-Assistance Program
Family-/Dependent-Care Leave
Flexible Spending Account/Pre-Tax Option
Life/AD&D
Long-Term Care Insurance
Medical Insurance
Medical Spending Account
Parental Leave
Sabbatical Program
Short-Term Disability Insurance
Areas of Practice8
Antitrust
Banking
Business Litigation
Corporate & Securities
E-Commerce
Education Law
Employee Benefits
Employment Litigation
Environmental
Estates & Trusts
FDA
Florida Family & Marital
Government Relations
Health Law
Immigration
Insurance & Reinsurance
Intellectual-Property & Technology Law
International/Cross-Border
Investment Management
Labor & Employment
Municipal Law
Nonprofit Law
Real Estate & Finance
Restructuring, Bankruptcy, and Commercial Litigation
Tax
Telecommunications
Torts, Insurance, and Products Liability
White-Collar Crime
Other Offices9
Firm Location
Address
Albany
677 Broadway, Suite 301 Albany, NY 12207 Phone: 518-465-2333 Fax: 518-465-1567
Boca Raton
1801 North Military Trail, Suite 200 Boca Raton, FL 33431 Phone: 561-394-0500 Fax: 561-394-3862
Johnstown
55 East Main Street, Suite 100 Johnstown, NY 12095 Phone: 518-736-2900 Fax: 518-736-8165
New York
1540 Broadway, 24th Floor New York, NY 10036 Phone: 212-751-4300 Fax: 212-751-0928
New York
60 East 42nd Street, 37th Floor New York, NY 10165 Phone: 212-661-3535 Fax: 212-972-1677
Palm Beach
450 Royal Palm Way, 6th Floor Palm Beach, FL 33480 Phone: 561-394-0500 Fax: 561-394-3862
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