2024 DIVERSITY DATABASE UNDERWRITER Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP

Our Survey Says

VAULT'S VERDICT:

Associate candidates interview with at least four or five Fried Frank employees, who are looking for hardworking, organized prospects who demonstrate communication and analytical skills. The firm hires from top national programs and regional schools. Associates describe the firm’s culture as collegial, friendly, and social, and the dress code is fairly casual. Partners build relationships with the associates in their practice area, making themselves available to answer questions and soliciting associate feedback. In addition to attending the New Associate Academy, hires receive assigned partner and associate mentors, as well as buddies who incorporate associates into their projects. Laterals undergo orientation and receive work right away. Regularly held town halls keep everyone updated on firm business. Associates work at or above their level, supported by technology that aligns with the hybrid work arrangement. The firm’s billable hours requirement is 2,000 per year, which includes 20 mandated and up to 300 total pro bono hours, for a market salary and bonus. Associates who bill at least 1,850 hours are eligible to receive a partial bonus. Associates who bill 2,200 or more hours receive above-market bonuses. The firm offers partnership and special counsel roles, but openings vary by practice group. Perks include in-house therapy and career coaching; a fitness stipend; and work-from-home weeks at the end of summer, the week of Thanksgiving, and the last two weeks of the year.

FIRM'S PERSPECTIVE:

Looking to make your mark from day one? Fried Frank is the place for you.

With offices in major financial and business centers around the world, we bring together more than 800 lawyers across disciplines to deliver exceptional work for our clients. We look for individuals who are intellectually curious, motivated and eager to contribute in a rigorous, collaborative environment. 

Our lawyers work on sophisticated, high-profile matters that shape industries and make headlines. We’re committed to long-term development, providing meaningful resources to support your growth as a lawyer. 

We combine hands-on experience with substantive training, mentoring and career guidance to help you build sound judgment and confidence early in your career. We value initiative, thoughtful perspectives and open dialogue at every level, and we give our lawyers opportunities to take on real responsibility from the start. 

At Fried Frank, you’ll work alongside colleagues who value excellence, collaboration and mutual respect— and who are committed to helping one another succeed.