Schnader Ranks Highly in Annual Survey of Mid-Level Associates

In the recently released annual survey by The American Lawyer of midlevel associates asking how they would rank their firms and work environment, Schnader Harrison Segal & Lewis LLP was ranked 40th in the nation and third highest in the Philadelphia region. More than 6,500 third-, fourth-, and fifth-year (classes of 2001, 2002, and 2003) associates from law firms around the globe participated in this year’s survey, which examined 12 areas that contribute to job satisfaction, including: relations with partners and other associates; the interest and satisfaction level associates have in their work; training and guidance; policy on billables; management openness about firm strategies and partnership chances; the firm’s attitude toward pro bono work; compensation and benefits; and the respondents’ inclination to stay at their firm for at least two more years.