Attorney Compensation & Benefits
Our salaries are competitive with the largest and other most prestigious Los Angeles, Northern California, and New York-based firms.
Annual base compensation for entry level associates in 2010 stands at $160,000 plus a $7,500 interest free loan and year-end bonus. In addition, the firm reimburses associates for reasonable moving expenses, bar application, examination fees and one bar study course. Federal judicial clerks are eligible for a $50,000 clerkship bonus.
Vacation:
3 weeks per year
Medical:
Group Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage:
OAMC/Out of Network plan. The firm pays 100 percent of the employee monthly premium.
401(k):
Eligible to participate in firm 401(k) plan after 6 months employment.
Profit Sharing:
Eligible to participate in profit sharing plan after 3 months employment. Firm contribution is a fixed percentage contingent upon the firm's profitability and is fully vested upon funding.
Life Insurance:
Paid by firm.
Long-term Disability:
Paid by firm.
State Bar Dues:
Only one annual bar dues is paid—in the state where the attorney is officed.
Maternity/Primary Caregiver Leave:
16 weeks of paid leave for attorneys who have been full-time employees for at least 12 months and who are the primary caregiver for a new born or newly adopted child.
Laptops:
Firm provides a fixed stipend that associates can use to purchase laptop computers and Blackberries.