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with the high standards we require, our salaries are among the highest
in the nation. Salaries for Lateral Associates are based upon experience.
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The following benefits apply to Associate Attorneys and Patent
Agents only.
- Medical
Coverage - The firm offers comprehensive medical coverage
to all employees for a nominal cost. In most offices, employees have the option of choosing HMO or PPO coverage for themselves and their dependents. In some offices, only PPO coverage is available.
- Prescription
Drug Coverage - In connection with each of our medical plans,
the firm provides a prescription drug program.
- Dental
Insurance - Our dental plan allows employees to select
either DMO or PPO coverage.
- Vision
Insurance - through Vision Service Plan (VSP).
- Dependent
Care Reimbursement Account - Under this program an employee
can set aside pre-tax dollars to pay for dependent care expenses.
- Medical
Reimbursement Account - Under this program an employee can
set aside pre-tax dollars to pay for unreimbursed medical, dental
or vision expenses.
- Domestic
Partner Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
- Employee
Assistance Plan (EAP)
- This program provides confidential counseling and referral
assistance to help employees cope with a variety of personal
and family issues.
- Life
Insurance
- Long
Term Disability Insurance
- The firm provides long-term disability insurance, which pays
up to 60% of pre-disability income.
- Credit
Union
- 401(k)
Savings Plan -
This Plan offers an opportunity for employees to save a percentage of their gross
compensation on a tax-deferred basis, subject to certain IRS
Code limitations.
- Long-Tenure Bonus Leave Program
- Attorneys are eligible for six consecutive weeks Sabbatical
Leave after ten years.
- Relocation
Expenses
- If currently living at least 60 miles from our office, we
will pay "reasonable" expenses such as moving company expenses,
car shipping or mileage, air fare or other transportation costs,
and storage. An associate may also choose temporary corporate
housing or costs connected with an apartment-hunting trip.
- Bar
Reimbursement
- We will pay for both State Bar and Patent Bar review courses,
exams, fees & dues.
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