Florida associates (3-6 years experience) at regional decent size firms (or I guess really any firm), what is your hourly rate and salary? Thinking ahead about asking for a raise this year, and wondering if I’m limited at my firm bc our rates are seemingly low.

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5th year, plaintiff’s side, litigation boutique. Less than 30 lawyers.

140k salary, 10% commission on settlements. Cleared 700k last year. On track to do the same this year.

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What specific area do you practice? Currently doing property plaintiffs side and feel capped at 250k

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I’m in central Florida at a firm with around 200 or so lawyers all around the country. I make $145,000 in my 4th year. My wife is at a similar sized law practice but doing ID and makes $110,000 In her 3rd year. Hope that helps!

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As a second-year at Nelson Mullins in Orlando last year, my target rate was $315. $125k salary, but the bonus was significant. I’ve heard base has now been raised to $175k.

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Smaller Tallahassee firm. First year at $160k. That’s like $250k in Tampa/Orlando!

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What market? Miami offices tend to pay differently than tampa/Orlando, which tend to pay differently from Jax/Tallahassee. Also, when you say “regional decent size firms” are you talking about ID-focused firms (e.g., CSK, wicker smith, etc.) or legitimate full service shops (Shutts, Phelps, Adams Reese, GrayRobinson, etc.)?

For central florida I’ve recently seen as low as $120k and as high as $195k for the roles that seem to fit your description (full service, regional, 3-6 years exp).

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4th year in Panhandle. $400 hourly rate at $165k salary.

In Tallahassee doing commercial litigation with some appellate work, as well.

For reference, I’m central florida. Defense full service firm.

4th year, Tampa, 160k, 350/hr

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