Compensation for summer associates in 2011 will be approximately $2,200 per week, based on an estimated starting salary of $115,000.
Law students who are employed by Ulmer & Berne during the summer, and who are offered and accept positions as first year Associates, will receive a $7,000 stipend for the summer between graduation and the beginning of employment.
The following benefits apply to all law students who are employed by Ulmer & Berne during the summer:
Employee Qualified Transportation Benefit Plan
Employee Assistance Program
U.S. Savings Bond Payroll Savings Program
Educational Savings Plan through Ohio Tuition Trust Authority
The following benefits available through the firm will vary based on the eligibility of the employee:
Paid vacation
Nine paid holidays
401(k) Plan
Medical Insurance
Dental and Vision Plan
Life Insurance
Domestic Partner Benefits
Long-Term Care Insurance
Long-Term Disability Insurance
12 weeks paid Maternity Leave, with up to 12 additional weeks unpaid
at the discretion of the firm
Wellness Clinics
Health Care and Dependent Care Reimbursement accounts
Professional Liability Insurance
Accident & Travel Insurance for business or pleasure
Employee Qualified Transportation Benefit Plan
Employee Assistance Program
U.S. Savings Bond Payroll Savings Program
Educational Savings Plan through Ohio Tuition Trust Authority
Reimbursement for local, state and American bar association dues,
local county law library and registration fees imposed by the
Supreme Court of Ohio
Reimbursement for Continuing Legal Education requirements