About the Firm
King & Spalding’s attorneys handle huge transactions, complex litigation, and sensitive international matters. The firm represents more than 250 public companies, including half of the Fortune 100. The firm also represents hundreds of clients with new ventures as well as mid-sized companies in emerging industries. The firm’s attorneys are given competitive salaries and do sophisticated work in a friendly, personable office environment. The firm is internally organized by practice teams to facilitate management and client service. Each attorney is a member of one of the firm’s practice teams in order to focus on specific practice areas and industries. Cross-team and cross-office participation is strongly encouraged and many employees draw freely on the firm’s national resources, working closely with their colleagues in other office locations. Associates are given tremendous responsibility, but the firm always seeks to balance the workload with the quality of life of its associates and partners. The firm also considers requests for flexible work hours, and a number of associates have elected to work part-time. In addition to work, this firm makes time for pro bono work and community service.
Hiring Criteria4, 5 Attorney Recruiting
The firm seeks candidates who can motivate the team with excellent client service and legal advice. In addition, it requires associates who are hard working and committed to both the profession and the community.
Summer Associate Program
The firm hires second- and third-year law students with good academic standing. They should also set a mark in other related areas such as participation in law review and moot court and other law school extracurricular activities. Possession of good leadership and interpersonal skills is also an added advantage. In exceptional cases, the firm may also hire first-year law students.
Salary6, 7
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8th Year
Summer Associate*
Atlanta, GA (2007)
$130,000
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$2,500/week
Houston, TX (2007)
$160,000
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$2,700/week
New York, NY (2007)
$160,000
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$3,077/week
Washington DC, (2007)
$160,000
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$3,100/week
Benefits/Package/Supplemental Compensation8
Compensation includes RT airfare or mileage from law school and salary advance. Summer Associates receive one paid trip to Atlanta for spouse or partner. For new associates the firm offers a $10,000 acceptance bonus. Other benefits include:
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