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Hours |
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| Is there a minimum billable hour expectation? | Yes |
| If yes, what is the minimum? | 1,950 |
| Is billable hour credit given for pro bono work? | Yes |
| Is there a maximum that will be credited? | Yes |
| If yes, what is the maximum? | 50 |
| For bonus consideration, is a pro bono hour equivalent to a required hour? | No |
| Hours policy details | |
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Recent hours history |
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| Average annual associate hours worked in 2021 | 2,167 |
| Average annual associate hours worked in 2022 | 2,128 |
| Average annual associate billable hours worked in 2021 | 1,942 |
| Average annual associate billable hours worked in 2022 | 1,900 |
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Part-time options |
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| Is part-time allowed? | Yes |
| Is part-time available to entry-level? | Case-by-case |
| Is there a minimum percentage of full-time hours that a part-time attorney must work? | No |
| Comments | |
| Are attorneys who work part-time and exceed their agreed upon part-time hours compensated in some manner for the additional hours? | Yes |
| Comments | |
| Are attorneys who work part-time given bonus consideration? | Yes |
| Comments | |
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Number of part-time lawyers |
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| Number of male part-time associates | 0 |
| Number of female part-time associates | 2 |
| Number of male part-time partners/members | 0 |
| Number of female part-time partners/members | 0 |
| Number of male part-time other lawyers | 1 |
| Number of female part-time other lawyers | 6 |
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Part-time policies |
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| Do you have a written part-time policy for associates? | Yes |
| Do you have a written part-time policy for partners? | Yes |
| Eligibility for alternative work schedules determined by |
Eligibility for alternative work schedules are determined by consultation and approval of the Chief Talent Officer and Practice Group Leader. |
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Part-time advancement |
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| What is the impact of working part-time as an associate, if any, on an associate's progression toward partner? |
None |
| Can an associate be promoted to partner while working on a part-time schedule? | Yes |
| In the past five years, have attorneys made partner who have worked or are currently working alternative schedules with your organization? | Yes |
| Comments | |
| Can a partner work on a part-time schedule? | Yes |
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Other alternative work options |
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| Please describe any other alternative work arrangements: |
Wiley’s flexible work policy involves a hybrid approach to work, which includes flexibility to work in the office and in a remote location. Attorneys may work up to 50% of their time remotely outside of the office and the remaining time on-site, typically two or three days in the office each week. Attorneys will design a weekday schedule that suits them best. Attorneys are also eligible for up to two non-consecutive “remote weeks” per year, where they may work remotely from an alternate remote location without using leave time. |
| Does your organization have a written alternative work option policy (e.g., flex-time, remote, etc.)? | Yes |
| Does your organization have an alternative track adviser? | No |
| Are attorneys who work alternative schedules given bonus consideration? | Yes |
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Non-traditional Track Attorney Info |
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| Does your organization have attorneys on a non-traditional track? | Yes |
| Non-traditional track attorneys - comments | |
| Is there a separate point of contact at your organization for this type of position? | No |
| If yes, please provide contact information | |
| What title(s) does your organization use for non-traditional track attorneys? (check all that apply) | Staff attorney|Other |
| Do you hire entry-level attorneys for non-traditional track positions? | Yes |
| In which practice areas do you hire non-traditional track attorneys? |
Non-traditional track attorney hiring decisions are made in accordance with specific practice area needs. |
| What is the minimum billable hour requirement for non-traditional track attorneys? |
1,800 hours |
| Please include any additional information about non-traditional track positions (including mentoring, evaluations, billable hours, training, benefits, opportunities for pro bono work, etc.) |
Practice attorneys and special counsel are generally not eligible for further promotion, but are eligible to receive bonuses based on financial metrics including billable hours. |