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Here are some of the ways our work works for your life, your growth, and your well-being: \ngenerous time away and paid firm holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s\nflexible work schedules\n16 weeks of paid maternity and adoption leave, 8 weeks of paid parental leave, 4 weeks of paid and caregiver leave (once eligible) \nfirst-class health and wellness benefits, including wellness coaching and mental health counseling\none-on-one professional coaching\nLeadership and career development programs\naccess to Beyond: a one-of-a kind program with experiences that help you expand your life, personally and professionally\nNOTICE TO 3RD PARTY RECRUITERS\nNotice to Recruiters and Agencies regarding unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions without prior express written approval. Resumes submitted or candidates referred to any employee of Elliott Davis by any external recruiter or recruitment agency by any means (including but not limited to via Internet, e-mail, fax, U.S. mail, and/or verbal communications) without a properly executed written contract for a specified position by an authorized member of the Talent Acquisition team become the property of Elliott Davis. Elliott Davis will not be responsible for, or owe any fees associated with, referrals of those candidates and/or for submission of any information, including resumes, associated with individuals.\nADA REQUIREMENTS\nThe physical and cognitive/mental requirements and the work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 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