About the Firm
Since 1866, this law firm has represented clients such as the Rockefellers and railroad barons. Today, the firm’s capabilities include banking and institutional investment, financial restructuring, intellectual property, mergers and acquisitions, and real estate. The firm’s reach extends far beyond its three U.S. offices; it has a strong international presence with offices in Frankfurt, London, Hong Kong, Munich, Singapore, Beijing, and Tokyo. This law firm also specializes in technology, and its bankruptcy practice has been enjoying resurgence in recent times.
Hiring Criteria5
The firm seeks individuals with diverse backgrounds demonstrating a high level of intelligence, creativity, determination, and enthusiasm.
Salary6
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Summer Associate
All U.S. Offices, (2007)
$160,000
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$3,077/week
Benefits/Package/Supplemental Compensation7, 8
Associates receive a $10,000 referral bonus when a candidate is hired and an additional $10,000 at the end of the associate’s completion of fifteen months of employment. The firm offers a $1,000 interest-free loan to summer associates, $10,000 interest-free loans to first year associates, a federal judicial clerkship bonus, and JD/MBA bonus. Other benefits include:
Health, Dental, Life, Medical, and Disability Insurance
Dependent-Care Reimbursement
Maternity Coverage
Paid Child-Care Leave for Men and Women
Dependent/Elder Care
Academic Services
Employee-Assistance Program
Health Benefits to Same-Sex Domestic Partners
Bar Exam, Bar Review Course, and Multi-State Fees for First-Year Associates
Relocation Expenses
401(k)/IRA/Other Retirement Plan
CLE
Long-Term Care Insurance
Long-Term/Short-Term Disability Insurance
Insurance
Parental Leave
Profit Sharing
Relocation Expenses
Sabbatical Program
Flexible Spending Account/Pre-Tax Option
Life/AD&D
Areas of Practice9
Corporate
Finance
Financial Restructuring
Intellectual Property
Litigation & Arbitration
Pro Bono
Real Estate
Tax
Trusts & Estates
Other Offices10
Firm Location
Address
Los Angeles
601 South Figueroa Street, 30th Floor Los Angeles, CA 90017-5735 Phone: 213-892-4000 Fax: 213-629-5063
Washington, DC
1500 K Street NW, Suite 1100 Washington, DC 20006 Phone: 202-835-7500 Fax: 202-835-7586
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