Michael Best & Friedrich LLP

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What is the name of your employer?	Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Where is your employer located?	Washington DC
How many attorneys are working for your employer at your location?	11-25
How many attorneys work for your employer (all locations)?	201-250
How long have you worked for your current employer (number of years and months)?	6 y, 3.5 m
What is your practice setting?	Law Firm
Law Firm	Law Firm Attorney
Law Firm Attorney	Other
Other (Please Specify)	Senior Counsel
What is your primary practice area?	Energy and Oil & Gas
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?	$200,001- $250,000
How much is your bonus?	$1,000- $2,500
What was your annual compensation for 2021 excluding bonuses?	$200,001 - $250,000
What is your estimated annual compensation for 2022 excluding bonuses?	$200,001 - $250,000
How is eligibility for your bonus determined?	Subjective,Other
Other? (Please specify)	Base profit share goes to every employee (usually $1000 or so), remainder bonus if any is subjective and tied to revenue production
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?	$1000- $5,000
How many hours did you bill in 2021?	Approx 1600
How many hours do you think you will bill in 2022?	Approx 1600
What additional benefits does your employer offer to its attorneys?	Retirement Savings Plan,Internal Training,Mentorship Program,Paternity/Maternity Leave,Employee Assistance Program,Dental Insurance,Life Insurance,Disability Insurance,Medical Insurance
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)?	No
When was the last time your salary increased?	January 2022
Which benefit/perk offered by a prospective employer would most motivate you to accept an offer?	Higher Compensation,Fully remote position,Location,Work/Life Balance (Fewer Billable Hours),More meaningful work,Better culture,Better Benefits,More perks and benefits,Opportunities for Professional Advancement,Hybrid Remote/In-office Work Arrangement,More important clients,More responsibility,Ability to work part-time,More prestige,Mentorship
Are you interested in changing jobs?	Yes
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?	No idea
Which employers are former employees most likely to move to when they leave your employer? List as many as you like.	Federal government; bigger DC law firms

Michael Best & Friedrich LLP

I can't stop recommending Michael Best & Friedrich LLP to others - their selective hiring process guarantees a happy work environment.

The professional demeanor and swift replies of Ashley Gray left a memorable impact on us.

Harrison Barnes

Salary Information from Survey of Current Attorneys by BCG Attorney Search

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