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Seward & Kissel is committed to professional development. We have created a holistic framework that includes training, mentoring, ongoing feedback, career conversations, and performance benchmarks that tie back to training, expectations and evaluations. Our foundation training programs embrace hands-on training exercises built around actual practice group work to embed learning. We support the development of our lawyers at every stage and focus on key transition points in their careers with cutting-edge leadership development programs. Fundamental to our approach is to support everyone in our firm so that they reach their full potential. Our structured approach helps associates develop essential skills and aims to prepare associates for leadership roles while strengthening the firm’s future success.
The Nitty-Gritty
In addition to competitive compensation and six weeks of paid time off, the firm offers a comprehensive benefits program, including:
- A 401(k) profit-sharing plan which includes a matching contribution and a Firm contribution;
- Contributory health, dental and vision coverage;
- Firm-sponsored group life insurance, with additional contributory coverage available for employees, spouses and children;
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance;
- Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts;
- Optional contributory benefits through UNUM and Aflac;
- Wellness and Remote Tech Stipend;
- Full reimbursement for bar review and continuing legal education fees, and partial reimbursement for membership in organized bar associations;
- Generous PTO Policy
Disclaimer: Seward & Kissel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Seward & Kissel LLP does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis protected by applicable law. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit and business need.
Professional Development
Seward & Kissel is committed to professional development. We have created a holistic framework that includes training, mentoring, ongoing feedback, career conversations, and performance benchmarks that tie back to training, expectations and evaluations. Our foundation training programs embrace hands-on training exercises built around actual practice group work to embed learning. We support the development of our lawyers at every stage and focus on key transition points in their careers with cutting-edge leadership development programs. Fundamental to our approach is to support everyone in our firm so that they reach their full potential. Our structured approach helps associates develop essential skills and aims to prepare associates for leadership roles while strengthening the firm’s future success.
The Nitty-Gritty
In addition to competitive compensation and six weeks of paid time off, the firm offers a comprehensive benefits program, including:
- A 401(k) profit-sharing plan which includes a matching contribution and a Firm contribution;
- Contributory health, dental and vision coverage;
- Firm-sponsored group life insurance, with additional contributory coverage available for employees, spouses and children;
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance;
- Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts;
- Optional contributory benefits through UNUM and Aflac;
- Wellness and Remote Tech Stipend;
- Full reimbursement for bar review and continuing legal education fees, and partial reimbursement for membership in organized bar associations;
- Generous PTO Policy
Disclaimer: Seward & Kissel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Seward & Kissel LLP does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis protected by applicable law. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit and business need.
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