Survey Overview
Empsight's
Small Law Department Survey, published in association with the Association of
Corporate Counsel, focuses on in-house law departments with less than 10
attorneys in companies $3 Billion or less. The survey covers benchmark
positions from the General Counsel to support staff, compensation, and some
benefits and departmental practices.
The
survey is available in two editions. The full edition reports on 15
positions and is designed for small law departments with 2 or more
attorneys. The Single Lawyer Environment Edition reports on
The General Counsel (Single Lawyer) and 4 non-attorney positions.
Positions Reported
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Positions
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Multi-Lawyer Environment Edition
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Single Lawyer Environment Edition
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General Counsel – Single Lawyer Environment
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O
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O
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General Counsel – Multi-Lawyer Environment
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O
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Assistant General Counsel (Executive Level Position)
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O
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Senior Counsel (Individual Contributor Position)
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O
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Counsel
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O
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Senior Paralegal
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O
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O
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Paralegal
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O
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O
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Executive Assistant to the General Counsel
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O
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O
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Administrative Assistant - Legal
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O
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O
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Deputy General Counsel
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O
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Division General Counsel
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O
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Subsidiary General Counsel
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O
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Intellectual Property Counsel
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O
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Contract Negotiator (Non-Lawyer)
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O
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Manager Compliance
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O
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Data Reported
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Data Elements
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Annual Base Salary
Incentive Elig %
Target Incentive %
Incentive Amount $
Total Cash All
Total Cash Incentive Paid
Incentive Elig %
Long Term Incentive Valuation
Total Direct Compensation
FLSA % Exempt
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Scope
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Industry
Law Department Size
Revenue
Legal Specialty
ACC Chapter
Geography
Law School Class
Law School Rank
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Staffing and Spending Practices
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Spending on Inside and Outside Resources
Merit Increase Budget
Staffing Increases and Reductions
Retirement Plan Types
Company 401K Matching
Life Insurance Benefits
Vacation Allowance and Training Days
Car or Car Allowances
Perquisites
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