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 deptiartmental practices. 

The survey is available in two editions.  The multi-lawyer 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

Positions	Multi Lawyer Edition	Single Lawyer Environment Edition
General Counsel – Single Lawyer Environment	O	O
General Counsel – Multi-Lawyer Environment	O
Assistant General Counsel (Executive Level Position)	O
Senior Counsel (Individual Contributor Position)	O
Counsel	O
Senior Paralegal	O	O
Paralegal	O	O
Executive Assistant to the General Counsel	O	O
Administrative Assistant - Legal	O	O
Deputy General Counsel	O
Division General Counsel	O
Subsidiary General Counsel	O
Intellectual Property Counsel	O
Contract Negotiator (Non-Lawyer)	O
Manager Compliance	O

Data Reported

Data Elements	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
Scope	Industry Law Department Size Revenue Legal Specialty ACC Chapter Geography Law School Class Law School Rank
Staffing and Spending Practices	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