Can anyone provide any insight as to a reasonable salary expectation for a second year associate in a larger employment defense firm (think Jackson Lewis/Ogletree Deakins/Littler Mendelson) in a smaller city? Thanks in advance!

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Depends on the particular city, but probably around $120-130 base

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