Nixon Peabody LLP

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Salary & Benefits

The firm is considered to be one of the less paying law firms than those paying top-market salaries. Also, it is believed to lack a meaningful bonus policy.

The base salaries at Nixon Peabody are determined on the basis of a combination lockstep and merit system.

First year associates at the firm are paid a base salary of $145,000 per annum. In 2009, the firm created a new bonus program offering associates the opportunity to receive a bonus of up to 30% of base salary depending on firm and individual performance.

New associates at the firm receive a $10,000 bar stipend. Other benefits at the firm include subsidized gym memberships, an on-site chef in the Boston office, a $7,500 credit for adoption expenses, occasional happy hours, and museum and sporting event tickets.

Title	Branch/ City	Exp. year	Period	Avg Base Salary
Associate	Chicago	1st Year	Yearly	$180,000.00
Associate	Albany	1st Year	Yearly	$180,000.00
Associate	Washington	1st Year	Yearly	$180,000.00
Associate	Buffalo	1st Year	Yearly	$180,000.00
Associate	Manchester	1st Year	Yearly	$180,000.00
Associate	Rochester	1st Year	Yearly	$180,000.00
Associate	Jericho	1st Year	Yearly	$180,000.00
Associate	New York City	1st Year	Yearly	$180,000.00
Associate	Providence	1st Year	Yearly	$180,000.00
Associate	Boston	1st Year	Yearly	$180,000.00
Associate	Los Angeles	1st Year	Yearly	$180,000.00
Associate	San Francisco	1st Year	Yearly	$180,000.00

Salary Information from Survey of Current Attorneys by BCG Attorney Search

Where is your employer located?	Los Angeles, CA, United States
Date	11-13-2022
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Benefits

Bar Association Fees
Business Casual Dress Code
401(k)/IRA/Other Ret. Plan w/Employer Contribution
CLE
Dental Insurance
Domestic Partner Benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Family/Dependent Care Leave
Flexible Spending Account/Pre-Tax Option
Health Club Membership
Life/AD&D Insurance

Long-term Care Insurance
Long-term disability insurance
Medical Insurance
Medical Spending Account
Parental Leave
Profit Sharing
Short-term Disability Insurance
Sick Leave
Technology (Laptop, PDA, etc.)
Vacation Leave
Vision Insurance

Benefits Package:

Health, health savings account, dental, vision, retirement savings plan, 4 weeks vacation, paid firm holidays, paid parenting leave, military leave, adoption assistance, backup day care, domestic partner benefits, life/supplemental dependent, short and long term disability, long-term care and travel accident insurances, EAP, wellness program (including fitness centers), flex spending account/medical dependent care (pre-tax option), child care resources, elder care resources, PC purchase program, referral fees, health advocacy program, home owners and care insurance discount programs.