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Employment Opportunities
This section includes a variety of information regarding employment opportunities at Hopping Green & Sams, P.A.
Introduction
This section includes a variety of information regarding employment opportunities at Hopping Green & Sams, P.A.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Hopping Green & Sams, P.A., does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Immediate Openings
CDD Lateral Associate
Hopping Green & Sams, P.A. is currently seeking an associate attorney with 1 - 2 years of professional experience to join the firm’s dynamic and expanding Community Development District (“CDD”) practice group. The CDD practice group establishes and represents Community Development Districts, which are special purpose units of local government engaged in public financing of infrastructure for new communities. Experience in public contracting and bidding, public finance or general representation of local governments is preferred. Superior organizational skills, solid academics and excellent writing skills are a must. Individuals interested in applying for this position in this challenging and growing firm practice area should submit a resume, transcript, and writing sample to Mike Petrovich at mpetrovich@hgslaw.com.
Paralegal
Hopping Green & Sams, P.A. is seeking a full time experienced paralegal for busy practice group. The ideal candidate is a flexible multi-tasker. Attention to detail and follow-through abilities, and strong analytical and organizational skills are required. He or she must be able to work independently and assume substantial responsibility. Familiarity with real property or public bond financing is preferred; litigation experience is not necessary. The successful candidate will manage large volumes of documents and prepare documents for attorney review and use. He or she must be a team player, and will have to meet planned and unplanned deadlines daily. This position has a competitive salary and excellent benefits. Send resume and salary requirements to Sharon Kohn at skohn@hgslaw.com or fax to 850/224-8551.
Annual Entry Level and Summer Associate Recruiting
In the fall of each year, Hopping Green & Sams, P.A. recruits top students from leading law schools throughout the United States as entry level associates and summer associates for the following year. Third year law students interested in applying for entry level associate positions and second year law students interested in applying for summer associate positions should check with the Career Services office at their law schools to determine whether or not Hopping Green & Sams, P.A. will be recruiting on campus. Candidates at law schools where we will not be conducting on-campus interviews should send a letter or email to Mike Petrovich explaining why they are interested in Hopping Green & Sams, P.A, and attaching a resume, transcript and writing sample. In order to ensure full consideration, these materials must be received by us no later than September 1 of each year, for positions beginning the following year.
Summer Associate Program
Our summer associates have an associate mentor who coordinates their assignments and ensures that they have adequate exposure to all areas of the firm's practice and to the attorneys who work here. Because of the relatively small size of the firm, summer associates have the opportunity to get to know all of the firm's shareholders and associates.
The program is designed to expose summer associates to the "real life" practice of law at Hopping Green & Sams, P.A. Attorneys supervise all work assignments, and provide timely feedback. Because the firm has a collective and not hierarchical structure, summer associates may work directly with the most junior associate one day, and the most senior shareholder the next. The firm owns its office building, rather than leasing space, and this allows us to give summer associates offices throughout the building. Additionally, summer associates can enjoy the benefits of the firm's informal atmosphere and collegial approach.
Because the firm's practice is concentrated in governmental law, summer associates will also have the chance to gain exposure to the "inside workings" of state and federal government. This may include attending an interim committee meeting of the Florida Legislature. It may also include meeting with top officials from agencies such as the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Department of Insurance, the state's five water management districts, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, EPA, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and/or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. As part of this exposure, we hope that summer associates will obtain some understanding of how regulatory matters are resolved and governmental policy is developed, in addition to the firm's active participation in those procedures on behalf of our clients.
The firm also plans several social outings for summer associates to have the opportunity to interact with our attorneys on an informal basis. These outings take advantage of both the cultural and outdoor recreational opportunities available in Tallahassee and its surrounding area.
Lateral Hires
The firm considers and has made lateral hires, both shareholder and associate, as the need arises. Some of our previous lateral hires have come from other law firms, state courts, the Governor's office, the water management districts, and the EPA. We are interested in individuals with a good work ethic and solid background, who have an interest in practicing governmental related law with a team approach. We offer a compensation package comparable to other firms of our size and type of practice. We also have a merit-based bonus program. The firm offers immediate participation in the 401(k) plan, generous firm contributions to employee retirement accounts, firm paid employee medical coverage, life and ADD insurance, paid vacation and holidays, paid parking, and long-term disability coverage.
Support Staff Employment
Hopping Green & Sams, P.A. values its support staff and recognizes the contribution that these individuals provide in the overall success of our firm. We offer competitive salaries, including a merit-based bonus program. Additionally, we provide an extremely rich benefits package to our support staff, including immediate participation in our 401(k) plan, generous firm contributions to employee retirement accounts, firm paid employee medical coverage, life insurance, paid vacation and holidays, paid parking and long-term disability coverage. We also offer optional dental and additional life insurance plans.
Who to Contact
For more information on joining our team at Hopping Green & Sams, or to submit a resume, contact:
Attorney and Summer Associate Candidates:
Mike Petrovich, Chairman
Recruiting Committee
Hopping Green & Sams, P.A.
123 South Calhoun Street (32301)
P.O. Box 6526
Tallahassee, Florida 32314
e-mail: mpetrovich@hgslaw.com
Support Staff Candidates:
Sharon R. Kohn, Human Resources Manager
Hopping Green & Sams, P.A.
123 South Calhoun Street (32301)
P.O. Box 6526
Tallahassee, Florida 32314
e-mail: skohn@hgslaw.com |
