Careers

Our employees are people who thrive in a collaborative and fast-paced work environment. Taft’s lawyers and professional staff believe strongly in the value of our legal work. We believe that client service is our first, and most important, job. At Taft, success is measured in more than billable hours. This philosophy allows us to be active participants and leaders in our communities. Taft can help you create a long, rewarding, and meaningful career.

In addition, Taft is a signatory to the American Bar Association Well-Being Pledge, designed to support mental health and overall well-being for Taft’s attorneys and staff through education, firm policies, and intentional workplace culture.

We integrate inclusion into the fabric of what we do. We look for talented, dynamic, and innovative thinkers for our legal team. If you’re interested in joining our team, we encourage you to review our open positions and learn more about our firm.

Imagine the type of environment where you want to start your law career. Maybe you would love a place that operates on creativity and collaboration – a place where you can get hands-on experience with real clients while working across a broad range of practice areas. And maybe you picture a place that will help you grow as a lawyer beyond the office doors. We’re committed to helping our attorneys grow through professional development opportunities and the Team Taft mentality that is ingrained in our culture.

Many of our associates began their careers through the summer associate program at Taft. Taft attorneys share how the summer associate program helped shape their current practices at Taft:

When I was a summer associate at Taft, I was intimidated to ask partners out to lunch. Thankfully, I teamed up with fellow associates and took partners out to group lunches which allowed us to make strong relationships that continue to this today. But the one time I stepped out of my comfort zone and asked a partner to lunch on my own, it led to one of the most important relationships of my career. Since then, he’s brought me onto his client service team and, to this day, he is a mentor and a champion for me.

Taft’s culture and people create an environment that fosters connection between summer associates and practicing attorneys at the firm. Looking back, those lunches weren’t just a summer formality—they were the foundation for lasting professional relationships. I’m glad Taft summer associates are encouraged to take that leap, as it has had a lasting impact on my career.
– Kristine Gordon, Litigation attorney

“As a summer associate, I came in with an open mind and the intention of trying anything and everything offered. During the program, I was able to take on projects from a variety of practice areas, including Real Estate, Business, and Municipal. The opportunity to work in each of these focused practices provided invaluable exposure to the breadth of the legal profession, helping me discover my own area of interest. I quickly recognized the importance of not only finding where my passions lie, but also those areas that don’t align with my interests. Beyond the substantive work, these experiences allowed me to connect with attorneys outside of my current practice group who continue to guide me today as mentors both personally and professionally. This exposure to both the variety of the work and the diversity of professionals at Taft continues to make me a better, more well-rounded attorney.”
– Julia Powers, Employment and Labor Relations attorney

Starting your career with Taft leads to a well-prepared future in a variety of ways. If you’re interested in joining our team, we encourage you to reach out to one of our recruiting contacts and learn more about our firm. This is a great place for you.

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Why do lateral attorneys choose to join Taft? In a word, opportunity. Taft is always looking to complement our capabilities in current practice areas and to diversify effectively into new areas. If you have a record of excellence in your legal work and client service, we would like to talk with you. We are proud of the depth and breadth of our client services and of the collegiality in all of our offices.

You may indicate your interest by sending a cover letter, resume, and law school transcript via email to Lisa Watson at lwatson@taftlaw.com.

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Thank you for your interest in Taft. We have always believed that there is much more to being a law firm than simply providing legal services. We believe in the value of hard work, the value of teamwork, and the value of collegial, productive relationships. We know how to turn your experiences, goals, determination, and attitude into a successful career. We understand that we simply cannot provide effective legal services without our great staff.

We are always looking for talented people to help us deliver. If you are a team oriented, ambitious individual interested in working in a fast-paced, challenging environment, please submit your resume to Jennifer Pitts, jpitts@taftlaw.com.

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