How do firms give bonuses to associate attorneys? Quarterly, monthly, annually?

What is the bonus based on? Money received, billable hours, etc?

What percentage of fees do associates receive when they originate a case?

How do you define, "case originated by associate?"

I'm looking to set up a bonus structure for a new associate.

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Depends on the firm.

Mine is annual. Must hit annual hours to qualify (1850 incl. 25 pro bono) then amount is determined based on a combination of hours worked total, class year, profitability (collections, costs written off), partner feedback, and some amorphous X factor that seems to be how much people like working with you/participation in firm events.

Origination is weird at my firm and i don't understand it enough to share that part. I know origination is factored into profitability, but haven't met associates willing to confirm they received an origination bonus/payment.

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My firm gives out equal bonuses to all associates based on profitability that year, but my husband’s firm is a 5K bonus at 1750 hours with an additional 9K for every 50 hours after that, plus 10% of billables received for any clients he brings in.

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