About the Firm4, 5
Kennedy Covington is one of the largest full-service law firms in the Carolinas, with offices in Charolette, Raleigh, and Research Triangle Park, North Carolina as well as in Columbia and Rock Hill, South Carolina. With more than 200 attorneys, the firm features premier representation in a variety of industries, such as business law, financial services, real estate, and litigation. Kennedy’s associates provide legal expertise in numerous practice areas, including technology, estate planning, health law, life sciences, India advisory, mergers and acquisitions, and venture capital. Among the firm’s clients are financial institutions like Bank of America Corporation and Subsidiaries as well as large corporations like Fluor and Microsoft corporations. The firm encourages its attorneys to provide pro bono services through bar-sponsored and inhouse programs serving organizations such as Children’s Law Center, Legal Services for the Elderly, Volunteer Lawyers Program, and Habitat for Humanity.
Hiring Criteria6-8 Attorney Recruiting
Kennedy Covington seeks candidates with superior writing skills, strong leadership qualities, and excellent analytical abilities. The firm values talented and highly motivated candidates with the potential to excel in a hands-on associate program. The firm hires third-year law students for entrylevel positions.
Summer Associate Program
The firm seeks student candidates with exceptional academic credentials and involvement in extracurricular activities. Prior work experience together with leadership skills and a dedication to serving the community are added qualifications. The firm recruits second-year law students.
Salary9, 10
Firm location
1st Year
2nd Year
3rd Year
4th Year
5th Year
6th Year
7th Year
8th Year
Summer Associate*
Charlotte, NC (2007)
$130,000
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$1,900/week
All Other Offices, (2007)
$130,000
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Benefits/Package/Supplemental Compensation11
401(k) Retirement-Savings Plan
529 College-Savings Plan
Continuing Legal-Education Programs
Bar Review Courses and Admission & Registration Fees
Bar Association Membership
Laptop Computer
Blackberry PDA
Salary Advances for First-Year Associates
Health & Dental Insurance
Basic & Supplemental Life Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid Parental Leave
Part-Time & Flex-Time Schedules
Employee-Assistance Program
Business-Casual Attire
10 Firm Holidays
Paid Parking
Areas of Practice12
Banking & Finance
Business & Technology
Campaign Finance, Political Committees, and Ethics
Corporate
Electronic Commerce & Internet Law
Employee Benefits
Environmental
Estate Planning & Administration
Financial Restructuring
Governmental Relations
Health Law
Immigration
India Advisory
Intellectual Property
International
Investment Funds
Life Sciences
Limited-Liability Companies & Partnerships
Litigation
Mergers & Acquisitions
Private Equity & Mezzanine Finance
Real Estate
Securities
Structured Finance
Tax & Unincorporated Business
Venture Capital
Industries13
Brokerage & Securities
Construction & Design
Environmental Services
Financial Services
Government & Legislative
Healthcare
Hospitality & Recreation
Insurance
Life Sciences
Manufacturing & Distribution
Real Estate
Technology
Transportation
Other Offices14
Firm Location
Address
Columbia
NBSC Building 1122 Lady Street, Suite 850 Columbia, SC 29201 Phone: 803-251-2300 Fax: 803-251-2315
Raleigh
4350 Lassiter at North Hills Avenue, Suite 300 Raleigh, NC 27609 Phone: 919-743-7300 Fax: 919-743-7358
Research Triangle Park
430 Davis Drive, Suite 400 PO Box 14210 Research Triangle Park, NC 27709-4210 Phone: 919-466-1190 Fax: 919-831-7040
Rock Hill
City Plaza Building 140 East Main Street, Suite 220 Rock Hill, SC 29730 Phone: 803-329-7600 Fax: 803-329-7677
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