Lateral Employment
Clark Hill is committed to an aggressive growth strategy through the hiring of lateral associates, members and counsel who fit our culture, embrace the goals of our strategic plan and bring the skills and experience to our firm that are critical to serving the needs of our clients. We are seeking attorneys in several areas, particularly in growing areas of the law.
We view the recruiting process as an important time for us to get to know you - and for you to gather as much information as required to make a significant career decision. We believe it is imperative that you learn about our firm, our culture, our strategic plan and that you move through this process at your own pace. Should we come to a mutual decision to have you join Clark Hill, we plan a positive transition to our firm with the objective of your spending the remainder of your successful career with Clark Hill.
Mid-Level Corporate Associate – Phoenix, AZ
A Mid-Level Lateral Associate with at least 5 years of experience is needed for the Corporate Practice in our Phoenix office. All candidates must have experience handling a variety of transactional matters including: drafting and negotiating varied corporate documents; drafting corporate and UCC filings; assessing merger and acquisition activity for private and/or public companies; and evaluating and drafting stock and asset purchase agreements. All candidates should have experience with the full lifecycle of a transaction, handling negotiations from their initial discussions to closing. Candidates with real estate and real estate finance experience are preferred. Qualified candidates must have significant experience working with clients directly and must be able to handle and manage client files independently. Successful candidates will be detail-oriented and should possess a solid work ethic and strong interpersonal skills. (Placements through external recruiters will not be considered for this search.)
Litigation Associate – Chicago
A Lateral Associate with at least 4 years of experience is needed for the Litigation Practice in our Chicago office. All candidates must have strong corporate and business litigation skills, including experience taking and defending depositions and drafting, responding to and arguing dispositive motions in state and federal court. Qualified candidates should also have sophisticated client contact and must be able to handle client files independently. While trial and appellate experience are not required, they are preferred. Candidates with experience in general construction matters are also preferred. Successful candidates for the litigation practice area will possess a solid work ethic, strong interpersonal skills, an ability to multi-task and an interest in business development. (Placements through external recruiters will not be considered for this search.)
Labor & Employment Associate - Detroit
A Lateral Associate with at least 3 years of experience is needed for the Labor & Employment Practice in our Detroit office. All candidates must have strong employment litigation skills, including first or second chair experience in preparing for trial or arbitration, drafting and arguing dispositive motions, and taking and defending depositions. Qualified candidates should have experience working on a broad range of employment issues including wage and hour, contract, discrimination and harassment disputes in state or federal court as well as before the EEOC. Candidates should also have experience interacting with clients directly on employment counseling matters. Candidates who will be successful in our Labor & Employment group will possess strong interpersonal skills, an ability to multi-task and a strong work ethic.
Applicants should send a resume, law school transcripts and a writing sample to
areed@clarkhill.com.
Alexis M. Reed
Manager of Legal Recruitment
Chicago, IL 60616
Clark Hill PLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer