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Job Search / Re: Godfrey and Kahn or Michael Best and Friedrich?
« on: October 15, 2008, 03:33:57 PM »
Unfortunately the hours are the hours...and I believe at both firms they are around 1850 plus pro bono, development etc.
With that being said, I can honestly tell you that 95% of the attorneys are out of the office by 6-7pm most days, that attorneys are not working in the office all weekend (or even at home), and that there is a good work/life balance (considering you are still working at a large firm).
I think it is hard to give a weekly average...it depends on practice group. Litigation usually has heavy weeks and light weeks whereas for the most part, business, employment, etc. is more consistent hours. I can also tell you that attorneys at MBF are coaches of their kids sports teams, attend plays, take long weekends, AND VACATIONS.
As for bonuses, I believe there is a bonus for hours ($10k) and a separate non-hour based bonus for contribution to firm. Feel free to ask both/either firm about their hours, salary, bonus, etc.
With that being said, I can honestly tell you that 95% of the attorneys are out of the office by 6-7pm most days, that attorneys are not working in the office all weekend (or even at home), and that there is a good work/life balance (considering you are still working at a large firm).
I think it is hard to give a weekly average...it depends on practice group. Litigation usually has heavy weeks and light weeks whereas for the most part, business, employment, etc. is more consistent hours. I can also tell you that attorneys at MBF are coaches of their kids sports teams, attend plays, take long weekends, AND VACATIONS.
As for bonuses, I believe there is a bonus for hours ($10k) and a separate non-hour based bonus for contribution to firm. Feel free to ask both/either firm about their hours, salary, bonus, etc.