Benesch

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Benesch Law hires top candidates from all law schools, with a focus on those near hiring offices. The office culture is professional yet warm, and the people are respectful, collaborative, and social. Partners value associates and their career progression, taking time to teach and giving them opportunities for development. Both assigned and informal mentors guide and advise new associates, and formal training is held during first-year orientation and subsequently in practice-group-specific sessions. Integration teams and individual leaders make laterals feel welcomed and help them with workload management. The work is challenging and meaningful, with associates assuming responsibility for important tasks and interacting with clients. Benesch Law requires 1,900 billable hours per year and offers work-from-home flexibility on Mondays and Fridays. Salaries are close to Cravath scale for large markets and regionally competitive in other markets. Hours-based bonuses are calculated as a percentage of the base salary for every 50 hours billed over the requirement. Discretionary bonuses are also awarded for exceptional performance. Technology is up-to-date, with new e-discovery and AI tools, for which substantial training is provided. Wellness offerings include free therapy, well-being apps, and incentives for completing wellness activities. Pro bono work is promoted and encouraged, with up to 100 pro bono hours counting toward the billable hours target. Associates feel positive about advancement prospects to counsel, non-equity partner, and equity partner positions. Those who leave go to other firms or in-house.