About the Firm
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom is one of the world’s largest and most prestigious law firms, with 22 offices worldwide and more than 1,750 attorneys on its roster. This huge multinational firm provides a broad range of legal services to the corporate, industrial, and financial communities. The firm’s clients range from small, high-technology start-up companies to nearly one half of the Fortune 250 industrial and service corporations as well as many financial and governmental entities. This mega-firm, with offices all across the globe, is considered one of the best mergers and acquisitions firms in the world. Many of the firm’s top attorneys are regularly involved in speaking engagements and are frequently honored for their research and publications. Associates working on corporateoriented projects can expect early exposure to drafting and negotiation sessions, while associates involved with litigation will gain familiarity with depositions and court proceedings. This firm fosters a hard-working environment, strongly encourages pro bono work, and offers extremely competitive salaries, benefits, and bonuses.
Hiring Criteria6
Candidates with high academic records in their law school and undergraduate educations can apply to the firm. Participation in moot court, law journal, and/or law review is preferred.
Salary7
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Summer Associate
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$160,000
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$3,100/week
Benefits/Package/Supplemental Compensation8
401(k)/IRA/Other Retirement Plan w/Employer Contribution
Sick Leave
Technology (Laptop, PDA, etc.)
Vacation Leave
529 College-Savings Plan
Bar Association Fees
Business-Casual Dress Code
CLE
Life/Medical/Dental/Disability 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
On-Site Childcare
On-Site Emergency Childcare
Parental Leave
Relocation Expenses
Sabbatical Program
Short-Term Disability Insurance
Mother’s Room/Mother’s Group
Employee Resource/Personal-Development Seminars
Areas of Practice9
Corporate
Employment Issues & Advice to Individuals
Finance
Industry-Related Practices
International
Litigation
Regulatory/Legislative
Other Offices10
Firm Location
Address
Boston
One Beacon Street Boston, MA 02108 Phone: 617-573-4800 Fax: 617-573-4822
Chicago
333 West Wacker Drive Chicago, IL 60606 Phone: 312-407-0700 Fax: 312-407-0411
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