At Gilpin Givhan, we take pride in recruiting talented attorneys who are committed to delivering exceptional service and developing deep, long-term expertise in our core practice areas. We believe that the strength of our firm lies in the quality of our people, and we invest significant time and resources in identifying and developing lawyers who share our values of professionalism, integrity, curiosity, and client-centered service.
Our Hiring Approach
Most of our young lawyers join the firm through our summer associate clerkship program, which provides law students with meaningful, hands-on exposure to real client work. Many of our associates also hold advanced degrees—particularly LL.M. degrees in taxation from leading institutions—which reflects the firm’s commitment to sophisticated, technical practice in areas such as tax, business planning, public finance, and health care.
In addition to summer associate hiring, we welcome applications from lateral attorneys who have demonstrated strong academic performance and practical experience aligned with our interdisciplinary practice. In evaluating candidates, we look for: strong academic credentials; excellent writing and analytical skills; interpersonal maturity and professionalism; leadership or extracurricular involvement; relevant academic background, practical skills or prior work experience; and a genuine interest in the firm’s core practice areas.
We seek attorneys who are not only capable legal thinkers but also collaborative team members who value long-term professional growth.
Compensation & Benefits
Gilpin Givhan offers highly competitive compensation for our market, along with a comprehensive package of benefits designed to support the well-being and development of our attorneys. These include:
- Health, dental and vision insurance
- Health & Dependent Care FSA
- Term life and disability insurance
- Retirement plan
- Bar membership fees
- Generous continuing legal education (CLE) policy
- Support for advanced training and specialization
We encourage our attorneys to pursue excellence in their practice areas and provide the tools and flexibility needed to build a lasting and rewarding career.