Benefits

Crowell & Moring compensates associates at a competitive level commensurate with its role as a leading law firm in Washington, and reviews salary levels annually to ensure that they stay competitive. Compensation for Summer Associates for 2008 is $3,000 per week. The starting salary for associates is currently $160,000 per year. In addition, associates who meet a minimum requirement of 1900 billable hours are eligible for year-end bonuses, which are awarded based on quality of performance, productivity, and overall contribution to the firm and the community. To encourage public service and professional development, the firm treats a certain amount of pro bono and associate development time as billable. The firm also offers an full array of benefits for it lawyers which include:

• Health Insurance (including medical, dental & vision coverage)
• Domestic Partner Insurance
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Long & Short Term Disability
• Family/Dependent Care Leave
• Parental Leave
• Flexible Spending Accounts (for both health and dependent care)
• 401 (k)
• Bright Horizon's Child Care and Early Education Center
• Employee Assistance Program
• Long Term Care
• Bar Association Fees
• CLE
• Relocation Expenses
• Technology (Laptop, PDA, etc.)