Robinson+Cole

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VAULT'S VERDICT:

Robinson+Cole hires associates with impressive academic backgrounds and clerkship experience. People in the office are kind, supportive, and collegial, and they enjoy social time both inside and outside the office. Partners respect and value associates, ensure associates are engaged, and care about their growth. Associate and partner mentors support junior attorneys, while formal training includes CLEs and learning academies. Orientation for laterals is robust, with regular meetings and check-ins. Work assignments are complex and challenging, as partners provide opportunities for growth and significant client contact. Robinson+Cole imposes a billable hours requirement of 1,800 hours, with flexibility in when and where attorneys work. Salaries are below-market but competitive with those at similar firms and are generally considered a fair trade-off for a relatively low billable requirement. Bonuses are awarded on the basis of hours and collections. The IT department promotes updated technologies, allowing efficient remote work, and takes a mindful approach to the use of AI. The firm offers wellness competitions, programs, and speakers on a wide range of topics. Pro bono work is encouraged, promoted, and highlighted, with unlimited hours counted as billable. Internal career pathways are transparent, and roles include counsel, salary partner, and equity partner.