Fee, Smith, Sharp and Vitullo LLP

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Salary Information from Survey of Current Attorneys by BCG Attorney Search

What is the name of your employer?	Fee Smith Sharp and Vitullo
Where is your employer located?	Dallas, Austin and Houston Texas
How many attorneys are working for your employer at your location?	6 to 10
How many attorneys work for your employer (all locations)?	61-75
How long have you worked for your current employer (number of years and months)?	5 months
What is your practice setting?	Law Firm
Law Firm	Law Firm Attorney
Law Firm Attorney	Counsel
What is your primary practice area?	Insurance Defense
Are your clients primarily:	Medium to large companies (more than 70%) and wealthy individuals
How are you paid?	Salary + Bonus
What is your base salary?	$175,001- $200,000
How much is your bonus?	$15,001- $20,000
What was your annual compensation for 2021 excluding bonuses?	$150,001 - $175,000
What is your estimated annual compensation for 2022 excluding bonuses?	$175, 001- $200,000
How is eligibility for your bonus determined?	Billable hours,Subjective
What other types of cash compensation does your employer provide to its attorneys besides the base salary?	None
How much do you expect to receive in bonuses this year?	$15,001-$20,000
How many hours did you bill in 2021?	2000 plus
How many hours do you think you will bill in 2022?	2000 plus
What additional benefits does your employer offer to its attorneys?	Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Contribution,Membership in a Health Club,Professional Membership Dues,Dental Insurance,Life Insurance,Disability Insurance,Medical Insurance,Paid Time Off
Assuming you are employed with the same employer in 2023, do you expect to receive a raise at the beginning of the year? If so, how much (in dollars)?	Not sure
When was the last time your salary increased?	February 2022
Which benefit/perk offered by a prospective employer would most motivate you to accept an offer?	Higher Compensation,Work/Life Balance (Fewer Billable Hours),More perks and benefits,Better Benefits,Hybrid Remote/In-office Work Arrangement,Fully remote position,Mentorship,Location,Opportunities for Professional Advancement,Better culture,More prestige,More important clients,More meaningful work,More responsibility,Ability to work part-time
Are you interested in changing jobs?	No
Does your employer plan to hire new attorneys in the next twelve (12) months?	Yes
If applicable, what types of attorneys and at what level do you believe your most recent employer likely to hire in the next 12 months?	Senior counsel and associate level
Which employers are former employees most likely to move to when they leave your employer? List as many as you like.	Not sure
Please use the space below for any comments you may have on any of the issues covered in this survey.	None

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Salary Information from Survey of Current Attorneys by BCG Attorney Search

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