Compensation

Summer 2010
Based upon the salary of our first-year associates.

Fall 2009
TBD

The firm's base salary for all classes is based on an 1900 minimum billable hour requirement. Billable hours are calculated on a calendar year October 1 through September 30.

Judicial Clerks
Receive up to two years credit, compensation and seniority, and a clerkship starting bonus for time spent as a federal judicial clerk.

Partnership Consideration
Attorneys will be considered for partnership after they have completed at least eight years of intellectual property law.

Alternative Work Schedules
Decided on a case-by-case basis. The firm is committed to working with its lawyers to accommodate lifestyle issues. Currently, the firm has three lawyers working part-time.

Pro Bono
The firm’s pro bono and public service program is based upon the firm’s commitment to the principle that lawyers have an obligation to provide legal services to those who cannot afford to pay for representation. The firm also supports pro bono and public interest legal service because it affords valuable opportunities for professional training, development and satisfaction. The firm has an ongoing referral relationship with the Legal Aid Society, Volunteer Lawyers For The Arts and the New York City Law Department. Although we have an ongoing relationship with these organizations, our professional staff is encouraged to identify other pro bono and public service opportunities that they wish to pursue as the firm continues to expand the organizations with which it has referral relationships.

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits Program

• Medical coverage
• Dental care
• Life insurance
• Short and long term disability coverage
• Flexible spending account program
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Three months paid maternity leave 

Other Benefits

• Bar review course and bar exam fees
• Patent bar exam review course and exam fees
• Bar association and bar registration fees: the firm encourages its lawyers to participate in the work of the bar association and other legal and industry organizations
• Four weeks paid vacation
• Business casual attire (year round)
• Health Club membership
• Employee Assistance Program
• TransitChek Program
• Discount Movie tickets
• Free Blackberry
• Discounts at retailers and health clubs