Medical Insurance: The Firm provides to its associates a choice of the following Health Net plans:
1) employer-paid Silver Network HMO, or 2) partial employer-paid Full Network HMO, or 3) partial employer-paid PPO.
Dental Insurance: The Firm provides its associates with an employer-paid dental policy with Principal Mutual Insurance Company.
Dependent Insurance: Associates may purchase medical and dental insurance coverage for a spouse, domestic partner and dependents at their own expense. Associates may elect to pay certain monthly premiums on a "before tax" basis under the firm's Flexible Benefits Spending Plan.
Lens Express Membership: Associates may purchase a three or five-year Lens Express Vision Care Membership which offers up to 48% savings on standard vision care retail prices.
COBRA: Upon leaving the Firm, in most instances, employees may elect to remain under the Firm's group health coverage at their own expense.
Life Insurance: $100,000 employer-paid Life Insurance/Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance is provided to all eligible attorneys. Associates may purchase additional Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance at their own expense.
Flexible Benefits Spending Plan: Associates working at least 20 hours per week are eligible for the following plans:
Premium Conversion: Allows you to pay with pre-tax dollars HMO or HMO with rider medical premiums for your dependents through salary reduction.
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account: Allows you to make semi-monthly contributions with pre-tax dollars toward the reimbursement of childcare and/or dependent care expenses.
Health Care Flexible Spending Account: Allows you to pay with pre-tax dollars certain medically-necessary out-of-pocket expenses not currently covered by any form of insurance which the employees and/or their dependents incur.
401(K) Incentive Plan: The Firm has established, for those associates who have completed 1,000 hours of service,
a Salary Deferral Program to supplement an associate's income upon retirement. The Firm matches the first 3% of
salary deferred, dollar for dollar. Associates may elect to defer pre-tax 401k contributions or Roth 401k after-tax
contributions or a combination of the two.
State Disability Insurance: Associates are covered under the State Disability Insurance Plan.
Long-Term Disability: Associates have the option of employee or employer-paid premiums for coverage, 60% of monthly earnings up to a maximum monthly benefit of $15,000.00, or 70% of monthly earnings less any deductible sources of income.
Workers' Compensation: The Firm maintains Workers' Compensation Insurance as provided by law.
Employee Assistance Program: Our Firm has an Employee Assistance Program which provides our
employees and their covered dependents with access to a toll-free number
staffed by professionals who address work, family, personal, legal or financial problems on issues such as emotional
well-being, financial, parenting and child care, education and older adults.
Life Phases: The Firm provides its employees with an employer-paid plan which offers solutions for day-to-day problems on issues such as emotional well-being, financial, parenting and child care, education and older adults.
Bonus Program(s): In addition to their base salaries, associates may be eligible for bonuses based upon
the following:
- Billable Hours (over 1900 hours);
- Originations;
- Year-End Discretionary Bonus; and
- Holiday Bonus.
Dues for Professional Organizations: The Firm pays Bar Association Dues and other professional organization dues in which the associates are active members.
Training Programs/Educational Seminars: Continuing education seminars are available to our associates, subject to approval, at the Firm's expense.
Moving Allowances: The Firm reimburses its new associates for reasonable moving expenses.
Discount Cards: Discount cards to various attractions such as the San Diego Zoo, Sea World, the Wild Animal Park, Knotts Berry Farm, Legoland and Magic Mountain are available to the Firm.
Parking: Employer-paid parking in building with option of valet service.
Casual Day: The Firm has declared a "Casual Day" every Friday and Federal holidays.
Medical Insurance: The Firm provides to the employee a choice of the following Health Net plans:
1) employer-paid Silver Network HMO, or 2) partial employer-paid Full Network HMO, or 3) partial employer-paid PPO.
for all regular full-time personnel following a 90-day waiting period.
Dental Insurance: The Firm provides, at no cost to the employee, group dental coverage for all regular full-time personnel following a 90-day waiting period.
Dependent Insurance: Employees may purchase medical and dental insurance coverage for a spouse, domestic partner and dependents at their own expense. Employees may elect to pay certain monthly premiums on a "before tax" basis under the Firm's Flexible Benefits Spending Plan.
Lens Express Membership: Employees may purchase a three or five-year Lens Express Vision Care Membership which offers up to 48% savings on standard vision care retail prices.
COBRA: Upon leaving the Firm, in most instances, employees may elect to remain under the Firm's group health coverage at their own expense.
Life Insurance: $10,000 employer-paid Life Insurance/Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance is provided to all regular full-time personnel following 90 days of employment. Employees may purchase additional Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance at their own expense.
Flexible Benefits Spending Plan: Employees working at least 20 hours per week are eligible for the following plans:
Premium Conversion: Allows you to pay with pre-tax dollars any medical and/or dental premiums for your dependents through salary reduction.
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account: Allows you to make semi-monthly contributions with pre-tax dollars toward the reimbursement of childcare and/or dependent care expenses.
Health Care Flexible Spending Account: Allows you to pay with pre-tax dollars certain medically-necessary out-of-pocket expenses not currently covered by any form of insurance which the employees and/or their dependents incur.
401(K) Incentive Plan: The Firm has established, without cost to its employees who have completed 1,000 hours
of service,
a Salary Deferral Program to supplement an employee's income upon retirement. The Firm matches the first 3% of
salary deferred, dollar for dollar. Employees may elect to defer pre-tax 401k contributions or Roth 401k after-tax
contributions or a combination of the two.
Profit-Sharing Plan: The Firm may, in its discretion, make an employer non-elective discretionary contribution on behalf of Incentive Plan participants who have not separated from service as of the last day of the plan year.
State Disability Insurance: Employees are covered under the State Disability Insurance Plan.
Long-Term Disability: Upon completion of 2 years of continuous active employment, the Firm provides Long-Term Disability coverage. Benefits are paid after 90 days of continuous disability.
Workers' Compensation: The Firm maintains Workers' Compensation Insurance as provided by law.
Family Care and Medical Leave: An employee who has more than 12 months service with the Firm, with no interruption in employment status, and who worked at least 1,250 hours in the preceding 12-month period, may request Family Care and Medical Leave for up to 12 work weeks in a 12-month period as specified under the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 and the California Family Rights Act of 1993.
Life Phases: The Firm provides its employees with an employer-paid plan which offers solutions for day-to-day problems on issues such as emotional well-being, financial, parenting and child care, education and older adults.
Paid Holidays: Up to eleven and one-half days per year for Calendar Year.
Vacation Time:
| 1-5 years of service |
10 days per year |
| 5-8 years of service |
15 days per year |
| 8+ years of service |
20 days per year |
Sick Time: Ten days per year (2 of which can be used for Personal Time Off).
Personal Time Off: Employees may use 2 sick days per calendar year as personal time off if sufficient sick time is accrued.
Bereavement Leave: In the event of a death in the immediate family of an employee, the Firm provides the employee with up to 3 working days off with pay.
Discount Cards: Discount cards to various attractions such as the San Diego Zoo, Sea World, the Wild Animal Park, Knotts Berry Farm, Legoland and Magic Mountain are available to the Firm.
Transportation Allowance: A $175.00 monthly transportation allowance is provided to all staff personnel.
Dues for Professional Organizations: The Firm will pay professional dues for secretaries who are active members of the Legal Secretaries Association, San Diego Chapter, and for legal assistants who are active members of the San Diego Association of Legal Assistants.
Employee Referral Bonus: The Firm provides a $500.00 bonus to employees who refer new staff employees to the Firm.
Years of Service Awards: The Firm has implemented a program to award and recognize staff members for their years of service.
Holiday Bonus: The Firm provides its employees with a holiday bonus based on years of service.
Casual Day: The Firm has declared a "Casual Day" every Friday and Federal holidays.
