Careers
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Careers at Taft
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.
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Diversity & Inclusion
Taft knows that people with diverse experiences bring creative thinking, multiple perspectives, and innovative problem-solving techniques to issues in the practice of law. We are committed to fostering a culture among our attorneys and professional support staff that values differences, such as race, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, sexual identity, religion, age, physical ability, and socioeconomic background.
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Mentoring and Retention
No matter how talented or well educated, becoming a successful lawyer requires input and support from people who have already achieved that success. Research shows that careers profit from having someone in your corner. We want to be a champion for your career. Learn how Taft supports and emphasizes mentorship programs, as well as individual mentoring and sponsoring for our attorneys.
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Professional Development
We grow when our employees thrive, so we make it a priority to provide the tools and resources our team needs to succeed. See how Taft can support your professional growth.
Find Your Fit
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.
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Your Career Starts Here
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:
“Prior to joining Taft as an associate, I spent two summers in the summer associate program. My summers were filled with a variety of memorable experiences that made the decision to start my legal career at Taft an easy one. Aside from having the opportunity to gain hands-on legal experience through projects and attending client meetings, hearings, and depositions — what I enjoyed most about the program was the mentorship I received from an array of attorneys at Taft. I gained a deeper understanding of the wide variety of practice areas within the firm and just how diverse or niche one attorney can grow their own practice.
Through the relationships I developed with attorneys, I received first-hand advice on how to approach a project, leverage the firm’s resources, develop my network, grow my practice, and ultimately — how to succeed as an associate at Taft. I observed and experienced the firm’s collaborative and supportive environment and quickly learned this environment would be conducive to my overall growth and development as a prosperous young attorney. Through the summer program, I grew a deep appreciation for the firm’s forward thinking and inclusive culture, and that’s when I knew — Taft was the place for me.”
– Kayla Moody-Grant, Litigation 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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Resources
Recruiting Contacts
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Lisa Watson
- Chief Recruiting Officer / Indianapolis
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Jim Tomaszewski
- Director of Recruiting and Associate Advancement / CincinnatiColumbusDayton
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Cara Newby
- Director of Legal Recruiting & Inclusion / ClevelandDetroit (Southfield)Detroit (Downtown)
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Amy Nixon
- Director of Recruiting and Associate Advancement / Chicago
Your Next Move
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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Open Positions
Resources
Contacts
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Lisa Watson
- Chief Recruiting Officer / ChicagoCincinnatiClevelandColumbusDaytonIndianapolisMinneapolisDetroit (Downtown)Detroit (Southfield)
Career Opportunities
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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