How "formal" is the Firm?
We maintain a professional environment and encourage open communication at all levels. We are professionals who work hard, think smart and do our jobs.
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Do lawyers at Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP work alone or as part of a team?
We use a team approach to best serve our clients. Lawyers in offices around the country partner on inter-departmental teams, utilizing our rich national resources and contacts. Our size is an advantage.
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What type of continuing legal education and development do you provide for attorneys?
Department heads and training committees design and oversee ongoing formal and informal training within each department and practice area and on a firm wide basis. Internal training events include panel presentations, round table discussions and monthly breakfast, luncheon or after-work seminars focused on commonly encountered topics for junior associates, and more advanced topics for senior associates and partners. Other programs include substantive law and practice skills training, client relationship management, and professional seminars on such topics as negotiation and litigation techniques.
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How are Associates compensated?
In addition to their annual base salary, Associates are eligible for a variety of bonuses and other compensation. Bonuses are paid annually based on billable hours, merit, firm-citizenship and client origination. Referral bonuses ($10,000) are paid to Associates who bring new lateral attorneys to the Firm. Associates are also eligible for a one month paid sabbatical after five years of service to the Firm. For new lateral attorneys, the Firm generally pays bar exam and review course fees, as well as certain moving expenses.
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What benefits do you provide attorneys?
We offer you a complete compensation package including: Medical, dental, life and disability insurance, long-term care, Cafeteria Plan, 401K, maternity/child care (12-weeks paid), paternity (2 weeks paid), health insurance for domestic partners, Children-First, EAP, Elder Care Worklife Program, Transportation Fringe Benefits, alternative work arrangements, bar dues.
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What is the Partnership track at Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP?
We are a two-tiered Partnership. After about seven and a half years, Associates are eligible to become income Partners, and of those eligible, the vast majority attain this status. Although this is the typical track, an Associate can be elected to Partnership status earlier. All income Partners are eligible to be elected to the level of capital Partner. Our attorneys can progress in their legal careers as quickly as their talent and ambition allow.
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How does the sabbatical program work?
We offer a paid one month sabbatical to Associates after 5 years of service in the Firm. All eligible Associates are encouraged to take this time.
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What is the Firm's commitment to pro bono work?
Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP is one of the only firms in the country to have a full-time pro bono Partner. We are consistently recognized for the number of pro bono hours our attorneys contribute and Associate pro bono billing is recognized as part of a contribution to the Firm. Our pro bono work is diverse. We represent organizations serving the community, civic organizations and the needy. We engage in important national litigation and Partner with local legal service providers to represent individuals who otherwise would not have access to the justice system. For details, click here.
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