When family circumstances required that I move back to Columbia, S.C., I traveled to the Charlotte office an average of two to three days a week and telecommuted from a home office in Columbia the remainder of the time.
Compensation & Benefits
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Competitive Associate Salaries
Moore & Van Allen offers competitive associate salaries reflective of the firm's commitment to recruiting and retaining top quality lawyers. Three times since 2000, we have led all Charlotte firms in raising associate salaries. Moore & Van Allen currently leads the market in starting pay for entry-level lawyers. The new Charlotte pay scale is $145,000 for first-year associates and tops out at $190,000 for seventh-year attorneys.
Bonus Structure
In addition to a competitive salary, our lawyers are eligible for discretionary bonuses based on extraordinary performance. Moore & Van Allen does not have a minimum billable hour requirement; instead, our focus is on meeting client expectations in a timely manner. Lawyers also receive consideration of approved pro bono, recruiting, diversity, and/or public service activities. Bonuses are paid on March 15 based on the preceding year’s performance.
Clerkship Credits
Associates joining the firm after completing a U.S. District Court clerkship or a U.S. Circuit Court clerkship receive one year of salary and membership credit. Appropriate credit for a U.S. Supreme Court clerkship is determined on a case-by-case basis.
Employee Benefits
Moore & Van Allen provides a benefits program that demonstrates the firm’s commitment to helping our attorneys achieve a satisfying personal and professional life. Please click on Attorney Benefits to review a summary of our comprehensive program.
Alternative Work Arrangements
Our firm is flexible with alternative work arrangements. We are committed to balanced lifestyles and hold teamwork in the highest regard. Based on client needs, we allow schedules that suit individual lifestyles. We have attorneys who work part-time and some who telecommute. We have early risers and we have night owls. The flexibility allows us to serve the best interests of our clients while, at the same time, accommodate the non-conventional arrangements for our attorneys and staff.