Business Professionals

OUR APPROACH

At Bass, Berry & Sims, the contributions of every employee are highly valued as part of the firm’s success. Whether you are involved behind the scenes or have direct contact with clients, you will be part of an exceptional team committed to providing superior service to our attorneys, our clients and the communities in which we live.

Bass, Berry & Sims is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the firm that no employee shall be discriminated against on the basis of race, religion, color, age, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, physical capabilities or marital or family status. We hire individuals solely on the basis of their qualifications and ability to perform the duties required by the position.

Diversity & Inclusion

We recognize diversity is more than a “right now” challenge. Real change requires a long-term commitment. We believe embracing diversity strengthens who we are as a firm and enhances the service we provide to our clients and the communities where we live and work.

Led by this conviction, we are willing to confront challenges that are unique to our firm and within the larger legal industry - and go beyond surface-level methods to create lasting change.

Compensation & Benefits

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:

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

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

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

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

Our Commitment to Well-Being

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.