Holland & Knight LLP

Our Survey Says

VAULT'S VERDICT:

Holland & Knight hires lawyers from law schools across the country. The firm seeks students with strong academics, leadership skills, involvement in extracurricular activities, and demonstrated commitment to their communities. The firm’s overall atmosphere is relaxed and collaborative. Lawyers and staff interact outside the office at organic and firm-sponsored events, such as firm parties and a retreat that associates attend every two years. Partners treat associates with respect, working directly with them because the ratio of partners to associates is low. Every associate is formally assigned a partner mentor, and partners also serve as informal mentors. Associates work on a variety of level-appropriate tasks, from document review to drafting and client interaction, and merit leads to increased responsibility and opportunities. An entrepreneurial approach is important because work is assigned directly by partners. The firm’s billable requirement is 2,000 hours, which includes up to 100 pro bono hours; associates would like to see other types of efforts, such business development hours, remunerated. The firm pays market salary and bonuses in primary markets, and less in secondary markets. Regardless of location, associates must meet the billable hour requirement to receive a bonus. Promotion is realistic, with associates typically transitioning to income partnership before becoming equity partners. Counsel roles are also available, as are exit opportunities to in-house positions with clients. Wellness efforts include in-house career coaching, free therapy sessions, and recently added IVF/surrogate benefits.