Knobbe Martens Associates, Counsel Win Bonuses Up to $25,000

Knobbe Martens Olson & Bear is doling out spring bonuses as high as $25,000 to associates and counsel, as the California-founded firm seeks to reward top talent.

The payouts start at $2,500 for first-year associates with the top awards going to lawyers who have been at the firm at least six years, according to a memo viewed by Bloomberg Law.

Firms use bonuses as a tool to keep high-performing lawyers at the firm and to attract new recruits. Firms handed out a set of special bonuses on top of their typical yearly offerings.

The firm’s past client list includes Amazon.com ...