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How to Pay a Law Firm Associate

How to Pay a Law Firm Associate

Update: 2025-09-05
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Law firm owners lose profit not from bad cases, but from bad compensation plans. In this episode, Richard James breaks down exactly how to pay associates in flat-fee, hourly, and contingency models so you keep talent, grow capacity, and protect margins.

You’ll see how a small adjustment in pay structure can be the difference between a calm, scalable firm and “law firm ownership hell.”

We will show you exactly how much you should be paying your associates, whether you are a flat fee, hourly, or contingency firm (there is a difference in pay structure). And how to design the role so your associates stay longterm. 

If you are the owner of a law firm who wants a clean, defensible associate pay plan that scales profitably without burning out your team, this episode is for you!

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How to Pay a Law Firm Associate

How to Pay a Law Firm Associate