About the Firm
This law firm is famed for its outstanding service, experienced counsel, innovative strategies, and focused advocacy. It represents Fortune 500 corporations, regulated enterprises, emerging businesses, and individuals. The lawyers at the firm are experts in the fields of appellate law; bankruptcy and creditors’ rights; corporate, securities, and finance; employee benefits and executive compensation; financial services; healthcare; intellectual property; labor and employment; legislative, regulatory, and public policy; litigation; public finance; real estate; tax; and trusts and estates. The environment is casual and the firm has discretionary-bonus and hours-based-bonus systems to reward its attorneys for their diligence and efficiency.
Hiring Criteria5
The firm recruits individuals with strong academic records and good communication skills.
Summer Associate6
The firm seeks students with good academic performance along with participation in law review/ journal and moot court activities, as well as prior work experience.
Salary7
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Chicago, IL (2007)
$140,000
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$2,692.30/week (2Ls)
Benefits/Package/Supplemental Compensation8
Compensation includes a $140,000 fixed element, a variable-hours element that ranges from $2,500 (1,950 hours billed) to $25,000 (2,300 hours billed), and a discretionary merit-based bonus. Other benefits include:
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
SDI, AFLAC Insurance
Long-Term Care Insurance
EAP
401(k)
College-Savings Program
Health and Dependent-Care Flexible Spending Account
Two Weeks Vacation
Maternity and Paternity Leave
Casual Dress
Pre-Tax Transit Program
Bar Admission and Review Course Fees
Areas of Practice9
Business Services
Government
Healthcare
Litigation Services
Other Offices10
Firm Location
Address
Springfield
400 E. Jefferson Street, Suite 1200 Springfield, IL 62701 Phone: 217-544-7000 Fax: 217-544-7950
Washington, DC
1500 K Street NW, Suite 250 Washington, DC 20005 Phone: 202-639-7500 Fax: 202-639-7505
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