We offer a competitive compensation structure to attract and retain top lawyers at all levels. The starting compensation package for members of the class of 2026 is $242,500 (including a $230,000 annual salary, $7,500 sign-on bonus, and $5,000 year-end bonus). We also provide:

• Competitive merit-based annual bonus after first year
• Bar review and examination fees
• Judicial clerkship bonus
• Parking/commuting
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Health savings accounts
• 401(k)
• Bar association fees
• Contribution toward mobile devices
• Monthly reimbursement for mobile device data plan
• Firm tickets to local events
• CLEs
• Junior associate training program
• 18 weeks paid maternity leave
• Four weeks paid paternity leave
• Four weeks paid leave for adoption
• Emergency child care allowance
• Annual holiday party

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