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Recruiting Opportunities Lathrop & Clark LLP offers excellent employment opportunities for attorneys, law clerks, paralegals, legal assistants and others as described below. General information and specific requirement needs are described in the following areas:
Attorneys – General Information Lathrop & Clark LLP offers attorneys the opportunity to work on complex legal matters in the setting of a mid-sized firm. The firm is looking for bright, motivated attorneys who are seeking a firm of integrity, providing responsive, high quality, legal services of exceptional value. Lathrop & Clark provides a collegial workplace with open communication and promotes a team-oriented approach to resolving client problems. The firm emphasizes responsiveness to client needs in a cost-effective, ethical manner. Lathrop & Clark is an equal opportunity employer. The firm does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, disability or any category protected by law. Practice Groups For administrative and organizational purposes, attorneys are organized into practice groups, which are named as follows:
Lathrop & Clark offers competitive compensation and benefits for its attorneys. Associate and partner compensation and benefits are reviewed and adjusted annually as necessary to remain competitive. Associates are eligible for year-end bonuses. Benefits for attorneys offered by Lathrop & Clark currently include:
Life Outside of Work Each year Lathrop & Clark hosts a summer outing and holiday party. These two events are designed to encourage spouse and family participation among the entire firm. The firm also holds a variety of formal and informal activities throughout the year.
Associates-Lateral Hires If you possess these qualities and have confidence in your abilities, please send a confidential letter of interest, resume, writing sample, salary requirements and references to: Debra A. Morris
Lathrop & Clark seeks new associates who:
Consistent with our philosophy that new attorneys should be exposed to a variety of work in order to become well rounded, the firm generally does not assign new associates to a practice group for a period of time. However, Lathrop & Clark recognizes associate interest in certain practice areas and takes this into consideration in assigning projects. Associate Meetings In addition to attendance at regular practice group meetings, associates hold monthly meetings under the guidance of the partner who serves as Chair of the Associate Committee. Associates are also involved in a number of the firm's standing committees, such as the Marketing Committee, the Technology Committee and the Ethics Committee. Partnership Typically, associates are first considered for partnership in their seventh year of practice. Law Clerks The primary object of the firm’s law clerk program is to facilitate the hiring of talented full-time associates as needed. Many Lathrop & Clark attorneys began as law clerks with the firm. The continued successful recruitment of entry-level associates will remain an important component of Lathrop & Clark's professional growth. Work Assignments Lathrop & Clark understands that the quality and variety of assignments are critical factors to a law clerk in deciding whether to return to the firm after completing law school. Every effort is made to provide projects that are both interesting and worthwhile. Moreover, law clerks are given client projects, not canned assignments. A prime goal of Lathrop & Clark's law clerk program is to have law clerks work with a cross section of attorneys on a variety of projects. The firm's philosophy is to expose law clerks to as many substantive practice areas as possible, and to provide opportunities to get to know our attorneys on a personal and professional level. Typically, law clerks are not assigned to a single attorney or practice group during the summer. Projects are assigned directly to the law clerk by the attorney initiating the work and feedback is viewed as a key part of the law clerk’s development. Paralegals, Legal Assistants
and Other Staff
Patent Position: We are currently seeking a patent attorney with three-plus years of experience in an IP practice to complement our long established IP group. A degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering is preferred and a Chemical background is helpful. An ideal candidate will have strong experience in all areas of patent practice, including prosecution, transactions and litigation support. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual that desires immediate client responsibility and wants to work with experienced professionals. Academic achievement, professionalism and high quality legal skills, including superior oral and writing skills, are essential. Salary commensurate with experience. We offer a full benefit package, support for attorneys, professional development and participation in community activities. If you have the qualities we are looking for and have confidence in your abilities, please send a confidential letter of interest and resume to: Email (preferred): Lheindl(AT)lathropclark.com
Legal Assistant Position: We are currently seeking a legal assistant/receptionist with three plus years of experience to work in our Lodi office. The Lodi office offers a general practice with emphasis in the areas of real estate and land use, estate planning, post death administration, municipal law, collections and business law. An ideal candidate will possess demonstrated clerical skills including typing (60+ wpm) and transcription skills. Additionally, the ideal candidate will have effective organizational, grammar, interpersonal & Microsoft Word skills. Executive assistant and legal experience preferred, but not required. If you possess these skills and are interested in working for a well-established law firm, please send a confidential letter of interest and resume to: Email (preferred): Legal Administrator Persons with exceptional credentials who believe their particular background and experience would be a significant asset to the firm should contact the Legal Administrator. We are always interested in receiving resumes from qualified individuals who are interested in employment with Lathrop & Clark. Recent graduates should also send law school transcripts and a writing sample. All resumes will be kept confidential. Please e-mail your resume to Contact or mail to: Lathrop & Clark LLP If you have general questions or comments, please click here.
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