This powerhouse law firm, known for its work in tech and finance, considers innovation part of its secret sauce. To this end, Orrick hosts hackathons and provides its staff with innovation time and awards of up to $50,000 for good ideas. The firm is also serious about supporting its people, which is reflected in comments from current attorneys, such as “If you have a good idea, you can run with it” and “Retention is off the charts compared to other firms.”
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Company Info
| Rank last year | 15 |
| Years on list | 7 |
| HQ location | San Francisco |
| Employees | 2,300 |
| Job openings (as of February 2020) | - |
| Industry | Professional Services |
| Revenue, 2019 or most recent year ($M) | $1,046 |
| Year founded | 1863 |
| Type of organization | Partnership |
| Number of work sites | 14 |
| Website | www.orrick.com |
Perks
| 100% health coverage | No |
| Unlimited sick days | No |
| Telecommuting | Yes |
| Job sharing | Yes |
| Subsidized childcare | Yes |
| Compressed work weeks | Yes |
| Fully-paid sabbaticals | No |
| On-site fitness/subsidized gym | Yes |
| On-site medical care facility | No |
| Non-discrimination policy includes sexual orientation | Yes |
| Health insurance for part-timers | Yes |
| Sick days for part-timers | No |
| College tuition reimbursement | Yes |
| Student loan debt repayment | Yes |
| Medical facility at all locations | No |
Diversity
| % Women | 51.9% |
| % Minorities | 24.1% |
| % African-American/Black | 4.9% |
| % Asian | 9.4% |
| % Caucasian/White | 63.1% |
| % Hispanic/Latino | 4.7% |
| % Native American/Alaska Native | 0.3% |
| % Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 1.2% |
| % Two or more races | 3.7% |
| % Unknown ethnicity | 12.8% |
| Date info provided | Aug. 27, 2019 |
Paid Time Off
| PTO limit (days) | 31 |
| # Sick days | - |
Compensation
| Most common job (for salaried employee) | Managing Associate |
| Avg. base pay (salaried) | $278,960 |
| Avg. extra compensation (salaried) | - |
| Total pay for most common job (salaried) | - |
Hiring/Staffing (Past 12 Months)
| Full-time and part-time job growth | 3% |
| # of job applicants | 10,808 |
| Avg. # of applicants per opening | 45 |
| # New graduates hired | 87 |
