About the Firm6
Kirkland and Ellis is a very large and prestigious law firm that is based in the U.S. It also commands a strong international presence. The firm deals in litigation, corporate, and tax fields as well as intellectual-property related work in all its offices. Kirkland lawyers are aggressive, intelligent, and hardworking. No matter the practice area—from corporate to litigation practice groups—the work is demanding. This firm takes its work seriously and appears to get some of the finest work in the nation. This firm is one of the top three full-service firms in town in terms of quality of work, profitability, prestige, and clientele list. The firm is committed to improving diversity within both itself and its practice areas. It also encourages all of its lawyers to participate in pro bono activities.
Hiring Criteria7
The firm seeks self-motivated and responsible candidates with superior academic credentials. It also seeks candidates from varied social, economic, cultural, and personal backgrounds. Participation in law review, moot court, and other extracurricular activities give the candidate an added advantage.
Salary8
Firm location
1st Year
2nd Year
3rd Year
4th Year
5th Year
6th Year
7th Year
8th Year
Summer Associate
Chicago, IL; Los Angeles, San Francisco, CA; New York, NY (2007)
$160,000
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$3,077/week
Washington DC (2007)
$145,000
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$2,788/week
Benefits/Package/Supplemental Compensation9, 10
Compensation includes additional year-end bonus and merit- and hours-based bonuses, which vary from year to year. It also pays bar review/bar exam fees (including patent bar) and offers a bar study stipend. Other benefits include:
401(k) Savings Plan
House Hunting/Moving Expenses
Vacation Benefits
Short-Term Disability Leave
Time Off for Birth/Adoption
Parental Leave Benefit -- 10 Weeks
Adoption Leave -- Six Weeks
The Parenting Link
Business-Casual Attire Policy
Dependent-Care Assistance Program
Backup Child-Care
Professional-Association Membership
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance for Domestic Partners
Flexible Spending Account
Employee-Assistance Program
Pre-Tax Transportation Program
Long-Term Disability Insurance
Group Life-Insurance
Business-Travel Accident Insurance
Emergency-Travel Assistance
Health Savings Account with a High Deductible Medical Plan
Direct Deposit
Seminar and CLE Expense Reimbursement
Areas of Practice11
Corporate
Intellectual Property
Litigation
Real Estate
Restructuring
Tax, Benefits, and Planning
Antitrust & Competition
Asia Pacific
Derivatives
Employment & Labor
Energy
Environmental
Europe
Government Contracts
Healthcare
International Trade
Latin America
Telecommunications
White-Collar Criminal Defense
Other Offices12
Firm Location
Address
Los Angeles
777 South Figueroa Street Los Angeles, CA 90017 Phone: 213-680-8400 Fax: 213-680-8500
New York
Citigroup Center 153 East 53rd Street New York, NY 10022-4675 Phone: 212-446-4800 Fax: 212-446-4900
San Francisco
555 California Street San Francisco, CA 94104 Phone: 415-439-1400 Fax: 415-439-1500
Washington, DC
655 15th Street NW Washington, DC 20005 Phone: 202-879-5000 Fax: 202-879-5200
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