Overview
Introduction
Perkins Coie cultivates collegiality through a holistic hiring process, social retreats, resource groups, wellness programs, and more. Whether they hope to make partner or move in-house, associates here are in a good position. Providing legal services to some of the world’s most innovative companies, Perkins Coie lawyers take pride in performing substantive, meaningful work. Although its history is rooted in aerospace and transportation, Perkins Coie has stretched its services across its domestic and international offices.
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Vault Verdict
Unique in its Pacific Northwest roots, Perkins Coie offers many desirable benefits for associates. All hiring, whether for candidates from T14, non-T14, or local schools, is competitive, with attention paid to academics, journal work, and clerkship experience. Office settings are professional and collaborative, with just the right amount of socializing. Partners respect and value associates and seem to be truly invested in their development, a benefit that is somewhat mitigated by concerns with management’s lack of transparency and communication. Mentoring is effectively performed through regular contact and support, and according to associates, this hands-on learning is more valuable than any formal firm training. More structure and resources should be committed for onboarding la...
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What sets Perkins Coie apart from our peer firms?
Perkins Coie has been listed on Fortune’s “100 Best Companies to Work For”® for 22 consecutive years. Our culture of collaboration, respect, and appreciation for everyone’s contributions make our firm a special place to work. More evidence is our retention of lawyers ...
About the Firm
Although its largest office is still in Seattle, Perkins Coie has expanded to include 17 domestic offices—4 of which are in California—and 4 international offices. Perkins Coie likes to say that it provides “counsel to great companies,” and a look at its client list confirms that this is true. Firm clients include household names such as Microsoft, Meta, Starbucks, Amazon, and Google.
From Birth to Boeing
Perkins Coie got off to a good start. Founded in 1912, the firm’s earliest clients included William E. Boeing, Sr., founder of the eponymous aeronautics company. The relationship with Boeing contributed to Perkins Coie’s reputation for representing high-tech and cutting-edge ventures in Seattle, which has become one of the nation’s technology hotspots. Today, the firm has more t...
Associate Reviews
- “We work very hard to foster a collaborative, ‘one firm’ environment that extends across practices and offices. There are regular firm-sponsored events, including optional lunches multiple days a week, and informal gatherings are common. Day to day, we work hard like any large law firm, but we don’t lose sight of each other’s needs in the grind. It’s a supportive environment where everyone can be their best and succeed while helping those beside them achieve their goals.”
- “The firm is ...
Why Work Here
Innovative Clients. Collaborative Team. Inclusive Culture.
Providing exceptional service to innovators across the country and around the world requires commitment. This commitment starts with attracting, hiring, developing, and retaining the very best employees. At Perkins Coie, we know that talent and collaboration are key to our success, and we strive to develop a workplace that reflects our communities, developing and fostering a culture that honors diversity, respect, service, creativity, and growth.
Culture & Inclusion at Perkins Coie LLP
"STEADFAST COMMITMENT Perkins Coie's vision is that we will be second to none in creating and fostering a diverse workforce that reflects the broader society, ensures opportunities for all attorneys, and advances Perkins Coie as the most trusted advisor to our clients. One of the most meaningful changes that the firm implemented during 2019-2020 was creating a Strategic Diversity & Inclusion Plan (SDIP) spearheaded by the firm's Strategic Diversity Committee. The SDIP aims to position the firm as "the best place to..."
Getting Hired Here
- “The hiring process is fairly competitive, and incentives are provided for recruiting lateral attorneys. All of the identified factors are taken into consideration. Not aware of particular feeder schools. I have not been provided interview-related training, although we are given specific criteria on which to evaluate candidates.”
- “The firm definitely seeks top talent, and a good school, grades, and clerkships are all factors that affect employment.”
- “Our hiring proc...
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