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Directory Year: 2023

Lerner, David, Littenberg, Krumholz & Mentlik LLP - Cranford, New Jersey

http://www.lernerdavid.com

Compensation & Benefits

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2023 compensation for entry-level lawyers ($/year) 160,000

Summer Compensation

2023 compensation for Post-3Ls ($/week)
2023 compensation for 2Ls ($/week) 3,000
2023 compensation for 1Ls ($/week)
Judicial Clerkship Bonus? No
Compensation/progression credit for judicial clerkship? Case-by-case
Compensation/progression credit for other advanced degrees? Case-by-case
Other Compensation

New associate base salary is $155,000. Other benefits include USPTO and UBE NJ bar exam and review course reimbursement, reasonable relocation expenses, merit and discretionary bonuses.

Benefits 401(k)/IRA/Other Retirement Plan
Bar Association Fees
Business Casual Dress Code
CLE
Dental Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Family/Dependent Care Leave
Flexible Spending Account/Pre-Tax Option
Life/AD&D Insurance
Long-term Disability Insurance
Medical Insurance
Health Savings Account
Parking/Transportation
Profit Sharing
Relocation Expenses
Short-term Disability Insurance
Sick Leave
Technology (Laptop, PDA, etc.)
Vacation Leave
Vision Insurance
Please describe benefit package or provide additional comments

The Firm provides health coverage effective the first day on which an attorney commences full-time employment. The Firm provides disability insurance to those satisfying policy eligibility requirements under the State Disability and Long-Term Disability Plan policy as well as a term life insurance policy.

A 401(k) Plan and Profit Sharing Plan is also available to all attorneys.

Associate base salary (excluding bonuses) is determined by A combination lock-step and merit system
If not strictly a set lock-step system, what criteria are used to determine associate base salaries (excluding bonuses)? (check all that apply) Hours billed
Quality of work
Business development
Overall contribution (e.g., recruitment activities, firm committees)

Annual bonuses to eligible associates

Has your organization offered annual bonuses to eligible associates in the past five years? Yes
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What factors are used to determine the amount of an associate's bonus? (check all that apply) Hours billed
Quality of work
Business development
Overall contribution (e.g., recruitment activities, firm committees)
Are same sex domestic partners afforded the same benefits as spouses of attorneys? Yes
Are opposite sex domestic partners afforded the same benefits as spouses of attorneys? Yes

Parental leave or family care policy

Does your organization have a written parental leave or family care policy? Yes
Please link to or describe your firm's parental leave policy. Be sure to include information on leave for adoption, surrogacy, or other special circumstances.