About the Firm6, 7
Seward & Kissel is a prominent New York-based law firm. The firm’s renowned lawyers offer highquality legal services in practices areas such as business, financial and commercial law, and related litigation. The firm’s two offices in New York City and Washington, DC, serve a broad spectrum of clients, which range from Fortune 500 companies to individuals and privately-held companies. The Washington, DC, office of the firm has a legislative-representation and administrative-law practice. The firm’s more than 140 lawyers are recognized in their areas of specialty, which include shipping/ maritime, finance & capital markets, and merger & acquisition matters. The firm encourages its attorneys to offer pro bono services to demonstrate their commitment to their communities.
Hiring Criteria8
The firm hires individuals with outstanding academic records as well as extracurricular accomplishments. The firm also prefers individuals with prior judicial clerkship experience.
Salary9, 10
Firm location
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Summer Associate*
All Offices
$160,000+Bonus
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$3,076/week, in addition to a $1,000 stipend
Benefits/Package/Supplemental Compensation11
Bar Association Fees
Business-Casual Dress Code
CLE
Flexible Spending Account/Pre-Tax Option
Short-Term Disability Insurance
401(k) Profit-Sharing plan
Contributory Health, Dental, and Eye Coverage
Long-Term and Short-Term Disability Insurance Coverage
Contributory Group Life Insurance
Medical Insurance
Life and Disability Insurance Coverage
Four Weeks Of Vacation
Family Medical Leave
Areas of Practice12
Bankruptcy & Corporate Reorganization
Business Transactions
Corporate Finance & Capital Markets
Investment Management
Litigation
Real Estate
Tax & Employee Benefits
Trusts & Estates
Legislative & Regulatory Representation
Washington, DC Practice
Other Offices13
Firm Location
Address
Washington, DC
1200 G Street NW Washington, DC 20005 Phone: 202-737-8833 Fax: 202-737-5184
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