Compensation and Benefits
Competitive Compensation and Bonus system

Nelson Mullins strives to maintain highly competitive compensation for associates.  Entry-level associate salaries for firm offices are:

Atlanta, GA   $130,000 plus $5,000 signing bonus
Charleston, SC   $110,000 plus $5,000 signing bonus
Charlotte, NC   $130,000 plus $5,000 signing bonus
Columbia, SC   $110,000 plus $5,000 signing bonus
Greenville, SC   $110,000 plus $5,000 signing bonus
Myrtle Beach, SC   $110,000 plus $5,000 signing bonus
Raleigh, NC   $130,000 plus $5,000 signing bonus
Washington, DC   $145,000 plus $5,000 signing bonus
Winston-Salem, NC   $130,000 plus $5,000 signing bonus

Starting compensation for intellectual property associates (patent attorneys or attorneys
qualified to take the patent exam) is:

Georgia   $145,000 plus $5,000 signing bonus
North Carolina   $145,000 plus $5,000 signing bonus
South Carolina   $125,000 plus $5,000 signing bonus
     
Additional Benefits
  • Merit Bonuses
  • Leaves of Absence. (Personal Leave; Medical Leave; Adoption Leave; Military Leave; Civic Duty Leave; Bereavement Leave; and FMLA)
  • Comprehensive medical coverage with two optional health plans
  • Prescription drug program
  • Retirement Plan - Employee pre-tax contribution after 3 months service
  • Retirement Plan - Profit Sharing contribution after one year anniversary (entry dates January 1 or July 1)
  • Flexible spending accounts. (Dependent Care Assistance Plan and Medical Reimbursement Plan)
  • Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment coverage
  • Long term disability benefits
  • Optional supplemental insurance and life and disability benefits plans. (EyeMed Vision Care; Dental Coverage; Cancer Coverage; Intensive Care; Universal Life; Term Life; Short and Long Term Disability; and Long Term Care)
  • Vacation and sick leave as needed
  • Nine paid holidays
  • Bar/Professional Organization dues
  • Continuing Legal Education and Marketing allotments.
  • Moving expenses
 
Corporate Information
Meridian, 17th Floor
1320 Main Street
Columbia, SC 29201
Tel: 803.799.2000
Fax: 803.256.7500
Human Resources
Janet J. Hamilton
Sr. Recruiting and Development Coordinator
Nelson Mullins
PO Box 11070
Columbia, SC 29211
Fax: 803.255.9045
Contact Email

Carolyn C. Early
Recruiting and Development Coordinator
Nelson Mullins
PO Box 30519
Raleigh NC 27622
Fax: 919.329.3896
Contact Email

Emily Martin
Recruiting and Development Coordinator
Nelson Mullins
PO Box 77707
Atlanta, GA 30357-0707
Fax: 404.322.6086
Contact Email

Michelle C. Smith
Recruiting/Human Resources Assistant
Nelson Mullins
PO Box 11070
Columbia, SC 29211
Fax: 803.255.9162
Contact Email

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