About the Firm
This law firm is strongly committed to providing excellent legal representation. Its attorneys practice in a variety of areas including corporate, banking and credit, bankruptcy, capital markets and securities, corporate governance, investment management, mergers and acquisitions, structured finance, litigation, antitrust, government investigations, insurance, intellectual property, international arbitration, labor, pro bono, real estate, and tax. The firm strongly encourages pro bono work and is committed to maintaining diversity in the workforce.
Hiring Criteria4
Simpson Thacher looks for candidates with strong academic records. The firm’s summer program is the primary source for recruiting candidates.
Salary5, 6
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Summer Associate*
All U.S. Offices, (2007)
$160,000
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$3,080/week
Benefits/Package/Supplemental Compensation7, 8
401(k)/IRA/Other Retirement Plan w/Employer Contribution
Sick Leave
Technology (Laptop, PDA, etc.)
Vacation Leave
Vision Insurance
Bar Association Fees
Business-Casual Dress Code
CLE
Dental Insurance
Domestic-Partner Benefits
Employee-Assistance Program
Family-/Dependent-Care Leave
Flexible Spending Account/Pre-Tax Option
Health Club Membership
Life/AD&D
Long-Term Care Insurance
Long-Term Disability Insurance
Medical Insurance
Parental Leave
Parking/Transportation
Relocation Expenses
Short-Term Disability Insurance
Off-Site Emergency Childcare
Law School Matching Gift Program
Matching Donations to Law Schools
Budget for Client Development (for Senior Associates, or with Partner Approval)
Lotteries for Tickets to Cultural and Sports Events
Social Events, Including “Happy Hours,” Coffee Hours, and Monthly Firm Dinners
Free Starbucks® coffee
Areas of Practice9
Antitrust/Competition
Banking & Credit
Bankruptcy
Capital Markets & Securities
Corporate
Intellectual Property
International Practice
Investment Management
Litigation
Structured Finance
Tax
Other Offices10
Firm Location
Address
Los Angeles
1999 Avenue of the Stars, 29th Floor Los Angeles, CA, 90067 Phone: 310-407-7500 Fax: 310-407-7502
Palo Alto
2550 Hanover Street Palo Alto, CA, 94304 Phone: 650-251-5000 Fax: 650-251-5002
Washington, DC
601 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, North Building Washington, DC 20004 Phone: 202-220-7700/202-393-5303 Fax: 202-220-7702
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