Bass, Berry & Sims’ benefits and compensation programs are competitive in our markets, and they include some special components. Since we continually review the programs to improve them, they are subject to change at any time. Generally, however, our programs contain these aspects:

Health/Retirement and Insurance Benefits

  • Choice of three health insurance plans subsidized by the firm with the option of a Health Savings Account
  • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with matching contributions
  • Life, AD&D and Disability insurance subsidized by the firm
  • Voluntary dental and vision insurance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Additional voluntary insurance plans:
    • Supplemental Life
    • Supplemental AD&D

Vacation and Leave of Absence Benefits

  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Paid vacation
  • Paid sick leave
  • Paid personal leave
  • Paid bereavement leave
  • Nine paid holidays annually
  • Paid jury duty

Health and Wellness Benefits

  • Annual flu shot at no cost
  • CPR training
  • Defibrillators
  • Fire Safety Wardens on each floor
  • Discounted fitness center in building
  • Smoking cessation
  • Dedicated mother’s room

Financial and Other Benefits

  • Professional development program
  • Business casual attire
  • Section 529 Education Plan
  • Verizon monthly service discount
  • Enterprise Rent-a-Car discount
  • Ford discount
  • Nissan vehicle purchase program
  • Information exchange
  • Tenure recognition

In addition to our benefits and supportive, collegial culture, we hold a number of events throughout the year, including

  • Employee appreciation week
  • Charitable/volunteer activities
  • Softball teams
  • Ice cream socials
  • Chili lunches
  • Other holiday parties and events

Bass, Berry & Sims is committed to the well-being of everyone who works at the firm. In demonstration of this commitment, we were one of the first law firms to sign on to the American Bar Association’s (ABA) Well-Being Pledge. The Pledge aims to improve the mental health landscape and to prevent substance use within the legal profession. The Pledge calls upon legal employers to recognize that substance use and mental health issues represent a significant challenge for the legal profession and to acknowledge that more can and should be done to improve the health and well-being of those who work in the industry. More information about the Pledge and the ABA Working Group to Advance Well-Being in the Legal Profession can be found here.