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Hours |
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| Is there a minimum billable hour expectation? | Yes |
| If yes, what is the minimum? | 1,850 |
| 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? | 100 |
| For bonus consideration, is a pro bono hour equivalent to a required hour? | Yes |
| Hours policy details |
Associates are expected to bill between 1,850 and 2,050 hours annually. |
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Recent hours history |
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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? | Case-by-case |
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| Are attorneys who work part-time and exceed their agreed upon part-time hours compensated in some manner for the additional hours? | Case-by-case |
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| Are attorneys who work part-time given bonus consideration? | Yes |
| Comments |
Bonuses for associates on alternative or part-time schedules will be awarded on the same basis as awarded to other associates and the amount will be pro-rated on the same basis as the salary. |
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Number of part-time lawyers |
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| Number of male part-time associates | 1 |
| Number of female part-time associates | 2 |
| Number of male part-time partners/members | 0 |
| Number of female part-time partners/members | 1 |
| Number of male part-time other lawyers | 2 |
| Number of female part-time other lawyers | 9 |
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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 |
Practice Chair and Executive Committee |
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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? |
Time worked on an alternative schedule will be prorated toward membership consideration. |
| 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 |
The firm believes that attorneys can and will remain committed professionals while working a reduced schedule, and that such a schedule should not suspend attorneys' opportunities for professional growth, experience and career advancement. |
| 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: |
Practice Group Attorneys are hired to provide support for the ongoing business of the firm when current attorneys are unable to meet those needs. Practice Group Attorneys are generally compensated on an hourly basis and paid by the billable hour. It is expected that the Practice Group Attorney will bill an annual minimum of 1500 hours. Counsel are attorneys who are not members of the firm, but have more experience than typical associate attorneys in the law firm. |
| 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? | Yes |
| 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 |
The firm works with individual attorneys who choose to pursue an alternative career to establish an arrangement that appeals to the attorney and satisfies practice group needs. |
| Is there a separate point of contact at your organization for this type of position? | Yes |
| If yes, please provide contact information | Joe Christian, [email protected] |
| What title(s) does your organization use for non-traditional track attorneys? (check all that apply) | Counsel|Other: Practice Group Attorney, Senior Practice Group Attorney |
| Do you hire entry-level attorneys for non-traditional track positions? | Case-by-case |
| In which practice areas do you hire non-traditional track attorneys? |
All of our practice areas are open to hiring non-traditional track attorneys. |
| What is the minimum billable hour requirement for non-traditional track attorneys? |
The billable hour requirement for non-traditional track attorneys is managed on a case-by-case basis. |
| Please include any additional information about non-traditional track positions (including mentoring, evaluations, billable hours, training, benefits, opportunities for pro bono work, etc.) |
Attorneys designated as non-traditional track attorneys will be eligible for benefits. |