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Sullivan & Cromwell LLP

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Salary & Benefits

Sullivan & Cromwell pays associates of every graduating class at the top of the market. The starting salary is $160,000. All offices in the United States have the same pay scale. Salaries and bonuses at the firm are based on a set lockstep system. In December 2011, the firm awarded year-end bonuses that matched the 2011 Cravath bonus scale, but with eighth-year associates and up receiving $42,500. Bonuses are typically awarded in December of each year.

Title Branch/
City
Exp. year Period Avg Base
Salary
Associate Los Angeles 1st Year Yearly $190,000.00 
Associate Washington 1st Year Yearly $190,000.00 
Associate New York City 1st Year Yearly $190,000.00 
Associate Palo Alto 1st Year Yearly $190,000.00 


Benefits

  • 401(k)/IRA/Other Retirement Plan
  • Bar Association Fees
  • CLE
  • Dental Insurance
  • Domestic Partner Benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Family/Dependent Care Leave
  • Flexible Spending Account/Pre-Tax Option
  • Health Club Membership
  • Long-term Care Insurance
  • Long-term Disability Insurance
  • Medical Insurance
  • On-site Child Care - Emergency
  • Parental Leave
  • Parking/Transportation
  • Relocation Expenses
  • Short-term Disability Insurance
  • Sick Leave
  • Technology (Laptop, PDA, etc.)

Benefits Package:

Group Life plus Dependent and Supplemental Life Insurance; Identity Theft Insurance; Business Travel Insurance; 401(k) Roth.

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