Career Growth and Benefits

Professional Development

Kegler Brown provides all attorneys with an annual budget to help fund the cost of continuing legal education (CLE) activities. We also encourage our attorneys to teach CLE sessions focused on their area(s) of experience.

Mentoring

All associates are paired with two mentors who assist the associate with training and development. In addition to being mentored by members of the firm, new associates will also gain valuable experience through direct client interaction.

The associates meet on a monthly basis to discuss pertinent legal and administrative issues. They are encouraged to speak about challenges and successes they face in their practices. The monthly meetings provide an opportunity to hone skills through training and in-house workshops.

Associates are expected to bill at least 1850 hours annually to client matters. In addition to their legal work, associates are encouraged to dedicate their time to community service, continuing legal education and business development. Associates are eligible for consideration to be elected a firm director after 8 years following admission to the bar.

Volunteerism

At Kegler Brown, we are committed to developing the professional and community aspects of our lives. We encourage our attorneys and professional staff to excel in activities they are passionate about, and we provide the means and opportunity to allow them to do so. Whether through civic and charitable participation or continuing legal or professional education, we are proud of the positive contributions our firm is making to enhance the lives of those who live and work in Columbus.

Benefits

At Kegler Brown, we understand that a satisfying personal life is a critical component to a successful career. We work with our attorneys and staff to find balance between work and life. The firm provides a generous benefit package consisting of the following:

• Profit-sharing plan with 401(k) feature in which you are automatically enrolled after 12 months of employment
• Bi-annual allowance for CLE seminars
• Annual business development budget
• Attorney dues for the Columbus Bar Association and cost allowances for other legal-related organizations membership
• Paid parking in a covered garage
• 24 hour coverage for accidental death and dismemberment while traveling on business or pleasure
• Firm pays 70% of medical premium for eligible employees and dependents
• Firm pays 100% of dental premium for eligible employees and dependents
• Firm provided life insurance of 2 x annual salary up to $300,000
• Long-term and short-term disability for eligible employees
• Supreme Court registration bi-annual compensation