Attorney Benefits
PDFAt Robinson Bradshaw, we provide a comprehensive employee benefits package that includes:
Profit-Sharing and 401(k) Plan
All eligible lawyers participate in the firm's qualified profit-sharing plan. For decades, the firm has contributed to each participant’s account an amount equal to 10% of the lawyer's regular cash compensation. These contributions are fully vested immediately. The plan also has a 401(k) feature, and lawyers may make voluntary, pre-tax and after-tax contributions, subject to applicable limits. Eligibility and other details are available upon request.
Moving Expenses
The firm will cover up to $2,000 in approved expenses incurred moving household goods to Charlotte.
Bar Preparation and Examination Fees
The firm covers all reasonable expenses associated with bar preparation courses and bar examination fees.
Medical/Dental
Medical, dental and pharmacy coverage is provided by the firm’s self-insured plan.
- Coverage is effective on the date of hire.
- The firm provides coverage (medical and dental) to eligible lawyers at no cost. A lawyer may elect dependent coverage (the cost of which is partially subsidized by the firm).
- Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) allows open access to physicians.
- Eligibility and coverage details are available upon request.
Flexible Spending Account
Our benefit plan allows employees to fund Dependent Care and certain unreimbursed Medical Expenses on a pre-tax basis through payroll deductions.
Life Insurance
Our life insurance coverage begins on the date of hire. Lawyers receive life insurance in the amount of their annual salaries (up to $150,000) at no cost, and may purchase supplemental life coverage up to $500,000 with no health statement (age-based premiums).
Long-Term Disability
Our coverage begins on the date of hire. A benefit of 60% of monthly salary is provided up to $15,000 (offset by social security benefit). There is a 90-day waiting period from the time the disability begins before benefits are paid.
Short-Term Disability
After one year of continuous service, eligible lawyers experiencing a short-term disability may receive salary continuation during the long-term disability plan’s 90-day waiting period.
Parental Leave
Lawyers who have completed one full year of continuous employment are eligible for paid parental leave to care for the attorney's newborn child or newly adopted or foster child.
Vacation
Lawyers are entitled to three weeks of vacation annually.
CLE
The firm provides access to numerous free continuing legal education programs and pays for approved attendance at CLE programs. The North Carolina State Bar requires that each lawyer complete a minimum of 12 hours of CLE per year.
Bar Association Dues
The firm pays the lawyers' dues for membership in the bars and bar associations at the national, state and local levels.
This data is provided for informational purposes only and is subject to change.