With brand-new bases in Toronto and Miami, associates at this firm were refreshed by this firm’s Mintz-y selection of growing practices, pro bono and community.
Mintz Lateral Profile 2024
The word ‘but’ gets a bad reputation, as it’s all too often followed by bad news. However, for associates describing life at Mintz, ‘but’ was instead a sign of a pleasant surprise. For instance, one junior boasted, “it’s a BigLaw firm but not a factory law firm,” while another gushed, “people take the work really seriously but still prioritize work-life balance and family.” It’s quite rare to have your cake and eat it, too, but Mintz associates seem to get a taste of the whole patisserie. Throw into the mix a generalist introduction to many of Mintz’s practices, and you might call it a recipe for success. In fact, this was a reason why many were initially drawn to the firm, according to one interviewee who “knew I’d be able to try everything before figuring out where I wanted to specialize.” It certainly helps that Mintz has Chambers USA-backed expertise across its departments, earning dozens of rankings from the guide.
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Why did you join your firm? Associates say…
“Everyone seemed friendly, easy-going, welcoming – a lot nicer than other BigLaw firms.”
“Humor and humility.”
“People care about your development and will value the work you do, setting overall reasonable expectation of each other.”
Career Development & the Path to Partnership
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13 |
0.9 : 1 |
80% |
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partners made in 2023 |
associate : partner gearing |
of associates intend to make partner |
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70% |
67% |
84% |
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| felt partnership was achievable for attorneys with children | felt partnership was achievable at the firm | agreed partners are nurturing future leaders |
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Hours & Compensation
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2,000 |
11.4 |
45.7 |
|
billable hours |
average number of vacation days associates took in one year |
average number of hours associates worked in one week |
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59% |
76% |
52% |
| agreed they had a good work-life balance |
said the benefits package makes the workload worthwhile |
found the bonus allocation fair and transparent |
Salaries
1st year: $225,000
2nd year: $235,000
3rd year: $260,000
4th year: $310,000
5th year: $365,000
6th year: $390,000
7th year: $420,000
8th year: $435,000
Is Mintz the right firm for you?
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86% |
94% |
76% |
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were happy in their current role |
agreed the work is interesting |
felt comfortable being themselves at work |
Here's what survey respondents had to say about the firm's culture...
“People actual do care about your mental health. The culture is very ‘everyone rowing in the same direction,’ with partners in the trenches with associates.”
“It is a very nice firm; people are legitimately friendly and good to work with, and it is more focused on work life balance than other firms. They are also quite refreshingly transparent with their employees.”
“People respect one another and like one another; partners and associates are friends and treat one another like equals.”
Diversity, Inclusion & Wellbeing
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67% |
22% |
25% |
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reported diverse staffing on teams/cases/matters |
of partners are women |
of associates identify as ethnically diverse |
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The view from the firm: Mintz is committed to diversity and inclusion from pipeline to partnership. Most recently the firm has launched a few new initiatives, including the Equity Advisory Council (EAC), implementation of a true-up policy, and a firmwide commitment to Disability Inclusion. Notably, the EAC Academy, a recent initiative, supports emerging partners by offering tailored professional development, assessment tools, and personalized support to overcome obstacles and maximize success. The new true-up policy specifically addresses compensation equity, ensuring that attorneys (primarily women), who work beyond their designated flex schedules are fairly compensated for their additional efforts, underscoring the firm's commitment to the equitable practices at all levels. Mintz also recently signed onto Diversity Lab's Disability Inclusion Commitments and as part of this initiative, the firm is committed to participating in anti-ableism training, engaging in disability mentorship programs, and creating increased opportunities for hiring disabled individuals.
Pro Bono
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27 |
85% |
|
average pro bono |
agreed the firm is committed to pro bono |
Pro bono highlights: Leading New England and national responses to the sustained humanitarian crisis arising from the fall of Afghanistan; victims of gender violence
Sustainability & CSR
The view from the firm: As one of the first law firms to develop a practice focused on energy and sustainable innovation, Mintz has represented 800+ transactions over nearly two decades, with more than $30 billion in investment value raised. The practice currently served 250 clients spanning the climate tech, energy transition, sustainable infrastructure, and green industrial sectors.
Contact
Learn more about opportunities at the firm
Recruitment contact: Jason Reuben, Manager of Legal Recruiting